Training programme on crops, marketing begins

IMPHAL | Aug 1

A three-day programme on post- harvest management of horticulture crops and marketing was commenced at the farmer’s training hall, directorate of Agriculture, Sanjenthong today.

Speaking at the function, deputy director (Skill and…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

A three-day programme on post- harvest management of horticulture crops and marketing was commenced at the farmer’s training hall, directorate of Agriculture, Sanjenthong today.

Speaking at the function, deputy director (Skill and Adm……

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The Downside of Khuga Multipurpose Project

By Christina Lalremdik

The Khuga Multipurpose project has yet again proven itself to be destructive than beneficial. The change in seasonal rainfall contributed to the exposure of the dam’s failure as farmers across the Khuga Valley embarked upon h…

By Christina Lalremdik

The Khuga Multipurpose project has yet again proven itself to be destructive than beneficial. The change in seasonal rainfall contributed to the exposure of the dam’s failure as farmers across the Khuga Valley embarked upon hunge……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/60154/the-downside-of-khuga-multipurpose-project

Civil body urges for ‘promised incentives’ to Shirui Lily fest volunteers

UKHRUL| Aug 1

All Hunphun Tang Association (AHTA) has appealed the State government to immediately distribute the incentives promised to over one hundred volunteers who were engaged in the celebration of state-level Shirui Lily Festival 2018 while…

UKHRUL| Aug 1

All Hunphun Tang Association (AHTA) has appealed the State government to immediately distribute the incentives promised to over one hundred volunteers who were engaged in the celebration of state-level Shirui Lily Festival 2018 whiles st……

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Fight poverty not the poor

The paralysing strike by wage earners engaged in sand and stone quarrying along river beds to protest the government’s recent ban on all forms of unlicensed sand mining needs a closer look. The government’s intent obviously is honourable, and meant to…

The paralysing strike by wage earners engaged in sand and stone quarrying along river beds to protest the government’s recent ban on all forms of unlicensed sand mining needs a closer look. The government’s intent obviously is honourable, and meant to con……

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Police rescues suspect alleged in sexual assault of minor child

THOUBAL| Aug 1

Police forces rescued an individual aged around forty years while he was being thrashed by a mob of locals for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year old minor girl. The individual was later dumped in a lock-up of the nearest PS.

THOUBAL| Aug 1

Police forces rescued an individual aged around forty years while he was being thrashed by a mob of locals for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year old minor girl. The individual was later dumped in a lock-up of the nearest PS.

Th……

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Indian Chess Team coach from State leaves for UAE

IMPHAL | Aug 1

AD- HOC Committee, Chess Manipur has notified that International Chess Player, Laishram Imocha left New Delhi today as Coach of Indian Chess Team of Junior and Sub-Junior for participating in the Abu Dhabi Open International Chess To…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

AD- HOC Committee, Chess Manipur has notified that International Chess Player, Laishram Imocha left New Delhi today as Coach of Indian Chess Team of Junior and Sub-Junior for participating in the Abu Dhabi Open International Chess Tourna……

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CM congratulates Jeet Kune Do gold medalists

IMPHAL | Aug 1

Chief minister N. Biren Singh congratulated the five Jeet Kune Do players who clinched gold medals in the recently concluded International Championship Jeet Kune Do held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 27th – 30th July, 2019.

In his con…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

Chief minister N. Biren Singh congratulated the five Jeet Kune Do players who clinched gold medals in the recently concluded International Championship Jeet Kune Do held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 27th – 30th July, 2019.

In his congrat……

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Teachers’ meeting on ROP 2019 today

IMPHAL | Aug 1

An urgent meeting of Joint Teachers’ Forum (JTF) will be held on August 2 at Model Higher Secondary School at 3 pm. A release said that the agenda of the meeting will be present status of revision of pay (ROP), 2019 and further cours…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

An urgent meeting of Joint Teachers’ Forum (JTF) will be held on August 2 at Model Higher Secondary School at 3 pm. A release said that the agenda of the meeting will be present status of revision of pay (ROP), 2019 and further course of……

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14 hours bandh witnesses mixed responses, few hiccups at some places

IMPHAL | Aug 1

The 14-hour state wide bandh imposed from 4 am affected normal life but witnessed mixed responses from the general public. The bandh was imposed by All Manipur Excavator, Local Truck, Tipper Owners and Workers Association (AMELTTOWA)…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

The 14-hour state wide bandh imposed from 4 am affected normal life but witnessed mixed responses from the general public. The bandh was imposed by All Manipur Excavator, Local Truck, Tipper Owners and Workers Association (AMELTTOWA) aga……

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Radheshyam briefs the HRD minister on the education scenario of State

IMPHAL | Aug 1

Education Minister Thokchom Radheshyam today called on the Minister of Human Resource Development, government of India, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ at his Office Chamber, New Delhi and briefed on the overall educational scenario o…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

Education Minister Thokchom Radheshyam today called on the Minister of Human Resource Development, government of India, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ at his Office Chamber, New Delhi and briefed on the overall educational scenario of th……

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Armed forces ex-servicemen raise doubts whether govt is ignoring their existence

Only one secretary looking after welfare of around 12,000 ex-servicemen, dependents

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Aug 1

It has been only a week since Manipur took part in celebration of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ which was celebrated across India. The …

Only one secretary looking after welfare of around 12,000 ex-servicemen, dependents

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Aug 1

It has been only a week since Manipur took part in celebration of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ which was celebrated across India. The occa……

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Driver’s union condemns restrictions on transportation of essential commodities

JIRIBAM| Aug 1

All Jiribam Road Transport Driver’s Union (AJRTDU) has expressed discontentment over the lack of essential items for the public being transported for the people of the State on NH-37 while only Oil Tankers are being escorted by secur…

JIRIBAM| Aug 1

All Jiribam Road Transport Driver’s Union (AJRTDU) has expressed discontentment over the lack of essential items for the public being transported for the people of the State on NH-37 while only Oil Tankers are being escorted by security ……

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State lad plans solo ride to seven countries, seeks government support

IMPHAL | Aug 1

A youth from the State who will pedal a solo cycle ride into different corners of Manipur and further across seven countries with the goal to spread awareness on different issues to the world, has sought government help to avail Visa…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

A youth from the State who will pedal a solo cycle ride into different corners of Manipur and further across seven countries with the goal to spread awareness on different issues to the world, has sought government help to avail Visa.

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Salai Chess Academy players included in FIDE ratings

IMPHAL| Aug 1

Sougaijam Priyokumar Meitei and Laishram Nelson have been included in the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) rating list, published by World Chess Federation on August 2019.

A statement stated that Sougaijam Priyokumar Mei…

IMPHAL| Aug 1

Sougaijam Priyokumar Meitei and Laishram Nelson have been included in the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) rating list, published by World Chess Federation on August 2019.

A statement stated that Sougaijam Priyokumar Meitei ……

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UNLF clarifies

IMPHAL | Aug 1

The proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has stated that Saikhom Tomchou alias Tomchou who was arrested by a team of Manipur Police on July 31 from Heirok Bazar had retired from the organisation.

A release issued by …

IMPHAL | Aug 1

The proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has stated that Saikhom Tomchou alias Tomchou who was arrested by a team of Manipur Police on July 31 from Heirok Bazar had retired from the organisation.

A release issued by depa……

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War with Climate

By Olivia Gurumayum

Greta Thunberg, 15 year old activist from Sweden and her movement “School strike for climate” spread the news globally. In her speech in COP24 Katowice she says “you say you love your children above all else and yet you are stea…

By Olivia Gurumayum

Greta Thunberg, 15 year old activist from Sweden and her movement “School strike for climate” spread the news globally. In her speech in COP24 Katowice she says “you say you love your children above all else and yet you are stealing……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/60153/war-with-climate

‘Suicide’ In Children And Adolescents: From View Point of Psychology

By Damini Laitonjam

Over the last few decades there have been extensive clinical investigation and increasing attention given to the controversial topic ‘Suicide’, which is a challenge to the existing philosophical principle to nature of life and d…

By Damini Laitonjam

Over the last few decades there have been extensive clinical investigation and increasing attention given to the controversial topic ‘Suicide’, which is a challenge to the existing philosophical principle to nature of life and death……

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‘Defying of ban orders on illegal mining activities will be considered as instigations’

THOUBAL| Aug 1

“If the movement against the ban orders on illegal sand-mining and stone-quarrying operations which is being defied by labourers along with the bandhs and blockades against the orders, then it could be only be concluded that the acti…

THOUBAL| Aug 1

“If the movement against the ban orders on illegal sand-mining and stone-quarrying operations which is being defied by labourers along with the bandhs and blockades against the orders, then it could be only be concluded that the activiti……

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Victim’s father blames IO for delaying case in sexual assault case

IMPHAL | Aug 1

In connection to an incident of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor in August, 2018 for which an FIR, POCSO case was lodged at Porompat Women PS, the victim’s father has alleged the investigating officer for delaying in framin…

IMPHAL | Aug 1

In connection to an incident of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor in August, 2018 for which an FIR, POCSO case was lodged at Porompat Women PS, the victim’s father has alleged the investigating officer for delaying in framing th……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/60173/victims-father-blames-io-for-delaying-case-in-sexual-assault-case

1st IRB celebrates silver jubilee

CHURACHANDPUR| Aug 1

The Silver Jubilee celebration of 1st IRB was held today at its battalion headquarters located at HQ Veng, Churachandpur.

The celebration commenced with a formal tribute ceremony held in honour of the 48 martyrs of the Batta…

CHURACHANDPUR| Aug 1

The Silver Jubilee celebration of 1st IRB was held today at its battalion headquarters located at HQ Veng, Churachandpur.

The celebration commenced with a formal tribute ceremony held in honour of the 48 martyrs of the Battalion……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/60160/1st-irb-celebrates-silver-jubilee