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Research & Dev in Nanoelectronics

Inputs from the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Department of Information Technology. The Nanotechnology Initiatives Programme of Department of Information Technology (DIT) was initiated in 2004. The focus of the programme is on Institutional capacity building, human resource development, Infrastructure creation and research & development in Nanoelectronics. In the long run, the programme is [...] Continue reading


Manipur, Bihar have lowest power consumption : Venugopal

Mail News Service New Delhi, May 18 : Minister of State for Power , K.C.Venugopal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that Bihar, Manipur have the lowest annual per capital power consumption in the country. The all India national average is 778.63 is kwh . Bihar has 117.48 kwh [...] Continue reading


Stop hate crime Justice for Richard asks HM

Mail News Service New Delhi, May 18 : Union Home Minister of India was urged by Justice for Loitam Richard to tackle hate crime in India With due recognition of the multi racial composition and inter-racial issues prevalent in India. It was stated that the Government of India, as it officially strives to establish peace [...] Continue reading


Lei Ingkhol villagers protest eviction works

Mail News Service Imphal, May 18 : A meeting against the proposed encroachment and land grabbing in Lei-Ingkhol , Imphal East was held today. The government was trying to take over the land in the name of Capitol Project taken up by the government . The meeting presided by the JAC president W. Basanta was [...] Continue reading


Bank Accounts with Zero Balance

Mail News Service Imphal, May 18 : With a view to achieve the objective of greater financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued instructions to all Scheduled Commercial Banks in November 2005, to make available a basic banking ‘no-frills’ account either with ‘nil’ or very low minimum balances as well as charges that [...] Continue reading


Strike to demand implementation of ILP

Imphal. May 17 NNN : Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) along with members of Senior Citizens’ Forum, public leaders and K.B. Sharma will take part in a mass hunger strike on the day of the first monsoon session of Manipur Legislative Assembly to demand the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur. [...] Continue reading


Strike to demand implementation of ILP

Imphal. May 17 NNN : Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) along with members of Senior Citizens’ Forum, public leaders and K.B. Sharma will take part in a mass hunger strike on the day of the first monsoon session of Manipur Legislative Assembly to demand the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur. [...] Continue reading


Hemochandra tours water plants sewerage project site : Concerted effort to be made to improve water supply

Mail News Service Imphal, May 17 : I Hemochandra, Minister , Public Health and Engineering (PHED) today inspected water supply plants , sewerage projects with a team of officials. Hemochandra inspectied Porompat water supply which has a capacity of 3 MGD . The machineries are old and need immediate upgradation. Hemochandra assured to push for [...] Continue reading


Air India strike: Ajit Singh to meet trade unions next week

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh will meet representatives of all recognised trade unions of Air India next week to discuss the Justice Dharmadhikari report on human resource issues, including career progression and promotion of pilots. “I am just going to say that I have decided, I am calling a meeting [...] Continue reading


igar (north) celebrated 27th raising day

HQ IGAR (North) celebrated its 27th raising day from 14-16 May 12. Maj Gen B S Das, SM, IGAR (North) congratulated and conveyed his best wishes to all the Officers, JCOs, Other ranks and their families on the occasion. The events over three days were marked with special programme at Mandir, Sainik Sammelan and a [...] Continue reading


Disabled Get Social Justice

Deepak Razdan India has 2.2 crore persons with various types of disabilities as per Census 2001. The Government has taken several steps, including legislative measures, to integrate them fully with society. They are seen in all walks of life, discharging not only their normal responsibilities, but trying to do better than others. The Government is [...] Continue reading


Annular Eclipse of the Sun on May 21

An Annular eclipse of the Sun will occur on May 21, 2012 The ending of the partial phase of the eclipse will be visible for a very short duration from the northeast India after the sunrise. Considering the Earth as a whole the partial phase of the eclipse will begin at 2 h26 m IST. [...] Continue reading


Education reforms demanded

Imphal. May 16 (NNN): “The present education scenario in the state of Manipur requires some drastic changes in both the organizational structure as well as the departmental administration”, stated the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM). In a memorandum submitted to the education minister of Manipur, DESAM stated that it will extend its full and [...] Continue reading


Hmars observe Martyrs’ Day

Aizawl, May 16 (NNN): In commemoration of the ‘sacrifices’ made by the Hmar People’s Convention (HPC) for its people, Hmar Martyr’s Day, was observed today in all the areas dominated by the Hmar community. The commemorative event was held in Manipur with the Martyr’s Trophy (football tournament) in Tuithraphai, Churachandpurr ditrict. Meanwhile, the main event [...] Continue reading


Agromet Advisory Services – Farmers Empowerment

Kalpana Palkhiwala Growing uncertainties of weather and climate pose a major threat to food security of the country and thus warrant for farmers empowerment of informed decision in agricultural risk management. Besides the possible impacts of climate change also pose major challenges in agriculture sector in the country. The combination of long-term changes and the [...] Continue reading


North East and the Cultural Dimensions of Discrimination

Archana Prasad THE murder of Richard Loitam and the suicide of Dana Sangma have once again highlighted the social discrimination and profiling faced by residents of North Eastern origins in mega cities. The significance of the public outcry following these deaths has been exemplified in the light of the fact that more and more youths [...] Continue reading


Creation of new States has wide ramifications

Mail News Service New Delhi, May 15 : Creation of any new State has wide ramifications and direct bearing on the federal polity of our country. The Government of India moves in the matter only when there is a broad consensus in the parent State. Government takes a decision on the matter of formation of [...] Continue reading


Science driving force behind human progress : CM

Mail News Service Imphal, May 15 : The five day long Science Meet, 2012 which began on May 11, 2012 concluded with a function held at Iboyaima Sumang Leela Shanglen, Hapta Kangjeibung, Irnphal today with Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh and RD & PR Minister Shri Francis Ngajokpa as the Chief Guest and the [...] Continue reading


Eight strike supporters held

Imphal. May 15 NNN : At least 8 persons who are supporters of the 72 hour general strike called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) have been detained by police during the last 24 hours at Churachandpur, according to a police source. The superintendent of police, Churachandpur district said over the phone that police [...] Continue reading


Huge loss due to strike

Imphal. May 15 NNN : The government of Manipur is losing in terms of crores of rupees per day due to the bandhs and economic blockade called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC). According to a reliable source, the business transaction per day at the international border trade centre owned by the state government [...] Continue reading