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AMCTA ushers in new office bearers

AMCTA ushers in new office bearers IMPHAL, Oct 7 : All Manipur College Teachers’ Association (AMCTA) ushered in new office bearers for the term 2016-17, in a simple function held at Oriental College auditorium yesterday. M Lokendro Singh and Dr Ch Rajketan Singh took charge as the president and general secretary of the association along […]

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AMCTA ushers in new office bearers IMPHAL, Oct 7 : All Manipur College Teachers’ Association (AMCTA) ushered in new office bearers for the term 2016-17, in a simple function held at Oriental College auditorium yesterday. M Lokendro Singh and Dr Ch Rajketan Singh took charge as the president and general secretary of the association along […]

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Weight of school bags should not be more than 10 pc of the weight of the child : NCPCR

Weight of school bags should not be more than 10 pc of the weight of the child : NCPCR IMPHAL, Oct 7 After considering the report of the study conducted by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India and parents of school children regarding the effects of heavy school bags on children, the National […]

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Weight of school bags should not be more than 10 pc of the weight of the child : NCPCR IMPHAL, Oct 7 After considering the report of the study conducted by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India and parents of school children regarding the effects of heavy school bags on children, the National […]

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Bobby Wahengbam’s Soft Target screened at 10th Signs Film Fest ’16

IMPHAL, Oct 7 (DIPR) A documentary entitled “Soft Target” directed by Bobby Wahengbam and produced by Films Division, Government of India, Mumbai, was screened at the recently concluded 10 th Signs Film Festival, Kerala, one of the most reputed film festivals in India, held from September 29 to October 4, 2016. The film was one […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 7 (DIPR) A documentary entitled “Soft Target” directed by Bobby Wahengbam and produced by Films Division, Government of India, Mumbai, was screened at the recently concluded 10 th Signs Film Festival, Kerala, one of the most reputed film festivals in India, held from September 29 to October 4, 2016. The film was one […]

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SSI celebrates 45th Raising Day

IMPHAL, Oct 7 Sainik School Imphal (SSI) celebrated its 45th Raising Day with great zeal and enthusiasm today. The celebration commenced with the wreath laying and floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Pillar in the school by officers, staff, alumni and senior cadets of the school. As a part of the celebration, a variety of entertainment […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 7 Sainik School Imphal (SSI) celebrated its 45th Raising Day with great zeal and enthusiasm today. The celebration commenced with the wreath laying and floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Pillar in the school by officers, staff, alumni and senior cadets of the school. As a part of the celebration, a variety of entertainment […]

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61st Wildlife Week concludes

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 7 : The 61st Wildlife Week Celebration held under the aegis of the Chief Wildlife Warden, Government of Manipur, at Chandrakirti auditorium, Palace Compound, concluded today. Forest and Environment Minister I Hemochandra Singh graced the valedictory function as chief guest while Additional Chief Secretary (Forest and Environment) Shambhu Singh […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 7 : The 61st Wildlife Week Celebration held under the aegis of the Chief Wildlife Warden, Government of Manipur, at Chandrakirti auditorium, Palace Compound, concluded today. Forest and Environment Minister I Hemochandra Singh graced the valedictory function as chief guest while Additional Chief Secretary (Forest and Environment) Shambhu Singh […]

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Many demand justice for Roji

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 7 : Strongly condemning the ‘murder’ of Yumnam Roji, who was found dead inside a pond yesterday, a large number of people staged a dharna demanding fitting punishment of the killers. Yumnam Roji who was 19 was set to marry on October 21. Accusing one Khwairakpam Punshiba (18), the […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 7 : Strongly condemning the ‘murder’ of Yumnam Roji, who was found dead inside a pond yesterday, a large number of people staged a dharna demanding fitting punishment of the killers. Yumnam Roji who was 19 was set to marry on October 21. Accusing one Khwairakpam Punshiba (18), the […]

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67th Territorial Army Day observed

Imphal, Oct 7 : Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh felicitated all officers and other ranks of 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam, popularly known as the Manipur Terriers on the occasion of the 67th Territorial Army Day. Speaking as the chief guest at a function organised by the State Government at the 1st Manipur Rifles […]

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Imphal, Oct 7 : Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh felicitated all officers and other ranks of 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam, popularly known as the Manipur Terriers on the occasion of the 67th Territorial Army Day. Speaking as the chief guest at a function organised by the State Government at the 1st Manipur Rifles […]

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JCILPS continues campaign

IMPHAL, Oct 7: Urging all elected representatives to spell out their positions regarding the demand for enactment of a Constitutional safeguard for protection of indigenous peoples of the land, members of JCILPS Women Wing today marched to the private residence of one Minister and two MLAs. The women activists led by JCILPS Women Wing convenor […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 7: Urging all elected representatives to spell out their positions regarding the demand for enactment of a Constitutional safeguard for protection of indigenous peoples of the land, members of JCILPS Women Wing today marched to the private residence of one Minister and two MLAs. The women activists led by JCILPS Women Wing convenor […]

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Right to Education and Govt schools in Manipur: A critical view

(Contd from previous issue) The ignorance of poor parents becomes the source of income for those greedy few, who in the name of education only drains the society into a great debt morally and economically if not socially. This practice stands in stark contrast against the spirit and intent of the Constitution under article 21A. […]

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(Contd from previous issue) The ignorance of poor parents becomes the source of income for those greedy few, who in the name of education only drains the society into a great debt morally and economically if not socially. This practice stands in stark contrast against the spirit and intent of the Constitution under article 21A. […]

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Customs, traditions and the conundrum of environment (wildlife) conservation in Manipur – II

(Contd from previous issue) Ignorance of law cannot be an excuse. There are laws providing for conservation of biodiversity in general and wildlife in particular. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002 are few of them. Constitution of India imposes moral responsibility on the state to make necessary legislation to protect environment […]

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(Contd from previous issue) Ignorance of law cannot be an excuse. There are laws providing for conservation of biodiversity in general and wildlife in particular. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002 are few of them. Constitution of India imposes moral responsibility on the state to make necessary legislation to protect environment […]

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Shutting down the messenger

‘Kashmir Reader’, a small English daily published from Srinagar, was asked to stop publication on the evening of Sunday, October 2. The government order announcing the ban was dated September 30. We are yet to find out why the police delivered a copy of the order three days later. The newspaper has been accused of […]

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‘Kashmir Reader’, a small English daily published from Srinagar, was asked to stop publication on the evening of Sunday, October 2. The government order announcing the ban was dated September 30. We are yet to find out why the police delivered a copy of the order three days later. The newspaper has been accused of […]

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Customs, traditions and the conundrum of environment (wildlife) conservation in Manipur

Every time there is a debate on environment (wildlife) conservation, the issue of Human- environment (wildlife) conflict always barges into focus. There is a lackadaisical approach to environment (wildlife) conservation in some regions within Union of India owing to complex socio-economic and cultural issues. While the dilemma as to protect the rights of the indigenous […]

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Every time there is a debate on environment (wildlife) conservation, the issue of Human- environment (wildlife) conflict always barges into focus. There is a lackadaisical approach to environment (wildlife) conservation in some regions within Union of India owing to complex socio-economic and cultural issues. While the dilemma as to protect the rights of the indigenous […]

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Right to Education and Govt schools in Manipur: A critical view

With the enactment of Right to Education (RTE) act by the parliament on 4th august 2009, India became one amongst 135 countries to make RTE a fundamental right. The 86th constitutional amendment act of 2002 inserted article 21A, making the Right to free and compulsory education a fundamental right of every child between the ages […]

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With the enactment of Right to Education (RTE) act by the parliament on 4th august 2009, India became one amongst 135 countries to make RTE a fundamental right. The 86th constitutional amendment act of 2002 inserted article 21A, making the Right to free and compulsory education a fundamental right of every child between the ages […]

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Mahatma Gandhi and his message to the students

(Contd from previous issue) His teacher tried to prompt him with the point of his boot, but he would not be prompted and he did not copy it. The result was that all the other students had spelt every word correctly except him. That incident became very inspiring for him because when a student is […]

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(Contd from previous issue) His teacher tried to prompt him with the point of his boot, but he would not be prompted and he did not copy it. The result was that all the other students had spelt every word correctly except him. That incident became very inspiring for him because when a student is […]

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By the way, I am not for sale!!!

State Legislative Assembly Election is approaching and you may be accumulating money to buy my vote. Remember, my ‘Vote’ represents ‘Me’ and it is not good for you to buy me and my people in order to invest for profit. Is it not equivalent to human trafficking?  I want you to stop doing ‘business’ over […]

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State Legislative Assembly Election is approaching and you may be accumulating money to buy my vote. Remember, my ‘Vote’ represents ‘Me’ and it is not good for you to buy me and my people in order to invest for profit. Is it not equivalent to human trafficking?  I want you to stop doing ‘business’ over […]

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Irawat, the legend – III

(contd from previous issue) During that time with the onward march of Fascism, he became restless and when the Japanese reached the borders of Manipur, he gave out a call for the defence of the Motherland against the aggressor. In fact, he wrote a letter to the Maharaja of Manipur stating his concerns and requested […]

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(contd from previous issue) During that time with the onward march of Fascism, he became restless and when the Japanese reached the borders of Manipur, he gave out a call for the defence of the Motherland against the aggressor. In fact, he wrote a letter to the Maharaja of Manipur stating his concerns and requested […]

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First impression can’t be the last impression

If you say that ‘first impression is the last impression’ then you are judging a book by its cover. Do you really feel lonely in this crowded world? People will keep stepping you down when they see you growing. They will all laugh at you for not even having a cake for your birthday; they […]

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If you say that ‘first impression is the last impression’ then you are judging a book by its cover. Do you really feel lonely in this crowded world? People will keep stepping you down when they see you growing. They will all laugh at you for not even having a cake for your birthday; they […]

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Irawat, the legend – II Part

(contd from previous issue) Irawat also acted in Bengali plays (1915-20) and played the role of ‘Kumud’ in the first historical play in Manipuri, ‘Nara Singh’, in the year 1925. His participation in modern Manipuri theatre as an artiste both in male and female roles was highly appreciated. Another memorable role that he played was […]

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(contd from previous issue) Irawat also acted in Bengali plays (1915-20) and played the role of ‘Kumud’ in the first historical play in Manipuri, ‘Nara Singh’, in the year 1925. His participation in modern Manipuri theatre as an artiste both in male and female roles was highly appreciated. Another memorable role that he played was […]

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Civil Services Examination (Mains)

Many students have asked me a basic question after publishing articles related to civil services examination. I am trying to give consolidated reply and at the same time we are also publishing about mains examination. Well, one may start preparing at an early age for the civil services a examination. As the general studies is […]

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Many students have asked me a basic question after publishing articles related to civil services examination. I am trying to give consolidated reply and at the same time we are also publishing about mains examination. Well, one may start preparing at an early age for the civil services a examination. As the general studies is […]

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Future Meira paibis (torch bearers)

The whole world knows that the women folk of Manipur are extremely courageous and outspoken. We had already seen two women’s rebellions / wars in the last century, first in 1904 and another in 1939. Again in the last three or four decades the women Meira Paibis (torch bearers) have been very active fighting social […]

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The whole world knows that the women folk of Manipur are extremely courageous and outspoken. We had already seen two women’s rebellions / wars in the last century, first in 1904 and another in 1939. Again in the last three or four decades the women Meira Paibis (torch bearers) have been very active fighting social […]

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