Looking, acting and dreaming east now

With the introduction of the Look/Act East Policy (L/AEP) by the Government of India in 1991, there had been a lot of talks and discussion on the role the Northeast could play. While many experts have expressed optimism over the policy, there were als…

With the introduction of the Look/Act East Policy (L/AEP) by the Government of India in 1991, there had been a lot of talks and discussion on the role the Northeast could play. While many experts have expressed optimism over the policy, there were also ot……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62189/looking-acting-and-dreaming-east-now

Recruits at JNIMS after eating ‘Chagempomba’

IMPHAL | Oct 17

At least twenty-six recruits of Manipur Police (MP) and Manipur Rifles (MR) under training at Manipur Police Training College, Pangei were hospitalised at JNIMS today after consuming local dish ‘Chagempomba’ (made of fermented soya-…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

At least twenty-six recruits of Manipur Police (MP) and Manipur Rifles (MR) under training at Manipur Police Training College, Pangei were hospitalised at JNIMS today after consuming local dish ‘Chagempomba’ (made of fermented soya-bean……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62205/recruits-at-jnims-after-eating-chagempomba

CVO expresses approval of state government’s decision on cannabis cultivation

IMPHAL| Oct 16

Co-ordinating Body-Khurai, the apex body of local clubs, workers and meira paibi lups of the area, has expressed its approval of State government’s decision to legalise growing of cannabis (Ganja).

A release stated that the govern…

IMPHAL| Oct 16

Co-ordinating Body-Khurai, the apex body of local clubs, workers and meira paibi lups of the area, has expressed its approval of State government’s decision to legalise growing of cannabis (Ganja).

A release stated that the government……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62168/cvo-expresses-approval-of-state-governments-decision-on-cannabis-cultivation

287th ‘Puya Mei Thaba’ commemorated

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Keirao MLA, Lourembam Rameshwor said, “To preserve the contents of Puya, the authority concerned should take initiatives to add some of its contents in school syllabi and should try to compile it as books.”

He stated this during …

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Keirao MLA, Lourembam Rameshwor said, “To preserve the contents of Puya, the authority concerned should take initiatives to add some of its contents in school syllabi and should try to compile it as books.”

He stated this during ‘Puw……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62180/287th-puya-mei-thaba-commemorated

Land acquisition proposal for police HQ faces resistance

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Affected landholders have expressed strong reservation against proposed acquisition of 10 acres of land for construction of Manipur police headquarters at Chingmeirong Nongpok village. They have urged the state government to look fo…

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Affected landholders have expressed strong reservation against proposed acquisition of 10 acres of land for construction of Manipur police headquarters at Chingmeirong Nongpok village. They have urged the state government to look for an……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62170/land-acquisition-proposal-for-police-hq-faces-resistance

Looking, acting and dreaming east now

With the introduction of the Look/Act East Policy (L/AEP) by the Government of India in 1991, there had been a lot of talks and discussion on the role the Northeast could play. While many experts have expressed optimism over the policy, there were als…

With the introduction of the Look/Act East Policy (L/AEP) by the Government of India in 1991, there had been a lot of talks and discussion on the role the Northeast could play. While many experts have expressed optimism over the policy, there were also ot……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62187/looking-acting-and-dreaming-east-now

‘Culture University will play vital role in preserving art and culture’

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Union minister of state (IC), Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel said, “The Manipur University of Culture will play an important role in preserving and promoting the diverse culture and tradition of the state since a universit…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Union minister of state (IC), Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel said, “The Manipur University of Culture will play an important role in preserving and promoting the diverse culture and tradition of the state since a university is……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62210/culture-university-will-play-vital-role-in-preserving-art-and-culture

RNSO censures ‘Nakamh Riangsuanneic’

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Rongmei Naga Students’ Organisation (RNSO) has asked the Zeliangrong Feature Film, Rongmei Digital Film and producer of documentary film ‘Nakamh Riangsuanneic’ to surrender their controversial film within seven days to the organisat…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Rongmei Naga Students’ Organisation (RNSO) has asked the Zeliangrong Feature Film, Rongmei Digital Film and producer of documentary film ‘Nakamh Riangsuanneic’ to surrender their controversial film within seven days to the organisation ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62190/rnso-censures-nakamh-riangsuanneic

Medilane to provide free ambulance service

THOUBAL | Oct 17

Medilane will provide free ambulance services for road accident and emergency cases, announced chairman and managing director of Medilane, Dr. Moirangthem Pibarel alias Dayananda Meitei.

He was addressing the gathering on the 3r…

THOUBAL | Oct 17

Medilane will provide free ambulance services for road accident and emergency cases, announced chairman and managing director of Medilane, Dr. Moirangthem Pibarel alias Dayananda Meitei.

He was addressing the gathering on the 3rd fo……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62199/medilane-to-provide-free-ambulance-service

Governor opens national sub-junior and cadets’ Judo championships

IMPHAL| Oct 16

Governor, Najma Heptulla today opened the ‘National Sub-Junior and Cadets’ Judo Championships, 2019’ at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium, Imphal, today.

The championship is organised by Manipur Judo Association under the aegis of Judo…

IMPHAL| Oct 16

Governor, Najma Heptulla today opened the ‘National Sub-Junior and Cadets’ Judo Championships, 2019’ at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium, Imphal, today.

The championship is organised by Manipur Judo Association under the aegis of Judo Fed……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62176/governor-opens-national-sub-junior-and-cadets-judo-championships

Upokpi Incident: An Observation

By Dr.R.K.Nimai

The viral video of a woman and her kid daughter being assaulted by a group of people on the ground of the woman having an affair with a man who was also shown in the video, has shocked the sensibility of the civilised people of the …

By Dr.R.K.Nimai

The viral video of a woman and her kid daughter being assaulted by a group of people on the ground of the woman having an affair with a man who was also shown in the video, has shocked the sensibility of the civilised people of the stat……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62128/upokpi-incident-an-observation

Total shut down paralyses normal life

IMPHAL| Oct 15

The 12-hour general strike imposed today by Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity – Kangleipak (ASUK) severely affected normal life in Manipur valley with all activities coming to a standstill.

The tota…

IMPHAL| Oct 15

The 12-hour general strike imposed today by Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity – Kangleipak (ASUK) severely affected normal life in Manipur valley with all activities coming to a standstill.

The total sh……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62141/total-shut-down-paralyses-normal-life

Acute shortage of ART drugs resurfaces in State

PLHIVs feel ignored by MACS, govt

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Oct 15

Even though Manipur is among the states with highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, the state is yet again facing acute shortage of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to be provided to People…

PLHIVs feel ignored by MACS, govt

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Oct 15

Even though Manipur is among the states with highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, the state is yet again facing acute shortage of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to be provided to People Liv……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62143/acute-shortage-of-art-drugs-resurfaces-in-state

Manipur is for all, it belongs to no particular community: Suresh Babu

IMPHAL | Oct 15

“The state of Manipur is for all and the ancestral land belongs to no particular community; the misunderstanding between the communities and state government that may affect people’s sentiments will also be solved soon.”

Chief se…

IMPHAL | Oct 15

“The state of Manipur is for all and the ancestral land belongs to no particular community; the misunderstanding between the communities and state government that may affect people’s sentiments will also be solved soon.”

Chief secret……

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UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL| Oct 15

A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 15 AR arrested an active member of PREPAK (Pro) during a search operation conducted at Top Khonangkhong Auto Rickshaw parking on October 11, claimed a release…

IMPHAL| Oct 15

A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 15 AR arrested an active member of PREPAK (Pro) during a search operation conducted at Top Khonangkhong Auto Rickshaw parking on October 11, claimed a release fro……

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NCPCR to hold bench sitting in Chandel

THOUBAL | Oct 15

Following the announcement of Chandel district as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog, National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR) will be holding a Bench Sitting on October 18 as a pilot step to look into the matter of discrim…

THOUBAL | Oct 15

Following the announcement of Chandel district as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog, National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR) will be holding a Bench Sitting on October 18 as a pilot step to look into the matter of discriminat……

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One ZUF killed, two seriously injured

IMPHAL | Oct 15

A cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was killed and two other sustained injuries during an alleged skirmish broke out between the two factions of outfit.

According to reports, the incident took place late last night at a…

IMPHAL | Oct 15

A cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was killed and two other sustained injuries during an alleged skirmish broke out between the two factions of outfit.

According to reports, the incident took place late last night at a spo……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62138/one-zuf-killed-two-seriously-injured

Anglo-Kuki war centenary commemorated at Moreh

MOREH| Oct 15

The Centenary Commemoration of the Anglo-Kuki War (1917-1919 to 2017-2019) was held today at the office of Hill Tribal Council (HTC).

The programme was attended by village chiefs, MDCs and residents of Moreh town along with leaders…

MOREH| Oct 15

The Centenary Commemoration of the Anglo-Kuki War (1917-1919 to 2017-2019) was held today at the office of Hill Tribal Council (HTC).

The programme was attended by village chiefs, MDCs and residents of Moreh town along with leaders of ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62136/anglo-kuki-war-centenary-commemorated-at-moreh

Assam-based entrepreneur launches ‘Emoinu’ tea

JIRIBAM| Oct 14

Emoinu Enterprises based at Kamranga Part 2 under Lakhipur sub division in Assam launched a new tea brand “Emoinu Tea” on Sunday.

Proprietor of Emoinu Enterprises, a unit of Emoinu Evergreen Society owned by a Manipuri Longjam Ba…

JIRIBAM| Oct 14

Emoinu Enterprises based at Kamranga Part 2 under Lakhipur sub division in Assam launched a new tea brand “Emoinu Tea” on Sunday.

Proprietor of Emoinu Enterprises, a unit of Emoinu Evergreen Society owned by a Manipuri Longjam Babasa……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62101/assam-based-entrepreneur-launches-emoinu-tea

Sincerity is the hallmark of one’s profession, says K. Shyam

IMPHAL | Oct 14

The ‘4th All Manipur School Students Transporter’s Association (AMSSTA) Day’ was observed today at Kakwa Naorem Leikai community hall, Imphal West.

CAF and PD minister, Karam Shyam, in his address as chief guest, lauded the punct…

IMPHAL | Oct 14

The ‘4th All Manipur School Students Transporter’s Association (AMSSTA) Day’ was observed today at Kakwa Naorem Leikai community hall, Imphal West.

CAF and PD minister, Karam Shyam, in his address as chief guest, lauded the punctuali……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62103/sincerity-is-the-hallmark-of-ones-profession-says-k-shyam