Is there a conspiracy to push the Meitei tribe backward to rot?

By Oinam Ghanashyam Khumancha (Oinam Thoujal) and Oinam Teresa Khumancha

Meitei tribe is a very small community mostly living in Manipur Plateau/Valley with only around 15 lakhs populations. It is true that in the past ‘Meitei tribe and its allied …

By Oinam Ghanashyam Khumancha (Oinam Thoujal) and Oinam Teresa Khumancha

Meitei tribe is a very small community mostly living in Manipur Plateau/Valley with only around 15 lakhs populations. It is true that in the past ‘Meitei tribe and its allied trib……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61982/is-there-a-conspiracy-to-push-the-meitei-tribe-backward-to-rot

Drug peddlers arrested

IMPHAL | Oct 11

Kakching district commando seized 14,562 numbers of WY Tablets from the possession of one Muishim Maring, 33, wife of Moshilpha Maring of Kambang Khullen of sub division- Tengnoupal, Tengnoupal district, presently residing at Pallel…

IMPHAL | Oct 11

Kakching district commando seized 14,562 numbers of WY Tablets from the possession of one Muishim Maring, 33, wife of Moshilpha Maring of Kambang Khullen of sub division- Tengnoupal, Tengnoupal district, presently residing at Pallel aft……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61992/drug-peddlers-arrested

Darjeeling MP, Raju Bista visits Motbung alma mater

KANGPOKPI |Oct 10

Raju Bista, the second youngest parliamentarian, who was elected to the Lok Sabha, from Darjeeling, West Bengal in 2019 general election as a member of BJP, today paid a visit to his alma mater, Presidency College Motbung.

He w…

KANGPOKPI |Oct 10

Raju Bista, the second youngest parliamentarian, who was elected to the Lok Sabha, from Darjeeling, West Bengal in 2019 general election as a member of BJP, today paid a visit to his alma mater, Presidency College Motbung.

He was w……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61996/darjeeling-mp-raju-bista-visits-motbung-alma-mater

Power shutdown

IMPHAL | Oct 10

Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has informed to all the consumers of Eastern-2 Feeder that there will be a planned shutdown on October 11 from 11:00 am to 04:00 pm for charging of a transformer at Sagolband…

IMPHAL | Oct 10

Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has informed to all the consumers of Eastern-2 Feeder that there will be a planned shutdown on October 11 from 11:00 am to 04:00 pm for charging of a transformer at Sagolband Mei……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61993/power-shutdown

Mob violence, injustice and women victims

The recent act of violence committed against a woman, her child, and a man by an unruly mob speaks volumes about a society that has refused to come out of the shackles of patriarchal debauchery. The three were subjected to the worst kind of humiliatio…

The recent act of violence committed against a woman, her child, and a man by an unruly mob speaks volumes about a society that has refused to come out of the shackles of patriarchal debauchery. The three were subjected to the worst kind of humiliation th……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61983/mob-violence-injustice-and-women-victims

Entrance test date scheduled

IMPHAL | Oct 10

Manipur University, Centre for Myanmar Studies has notified to all the concerned that the entrance test of the PG Diploma in Myanmar studies will be held on October 14 at 11 am in the premises of department of Anthropology, Manipur …

IMPHAL | Oct 10

Manipur University, Centre for Myanmar Studies has notified to all the concerned that the entrance test of the PG Diploma in Myanmar studies will be held on October 14 at 11 am in the premises of department of Anthropology, Manipur Univ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61985/entrance-test-date-scheduled

Body fished out from Barak river

JIRIBAM | Oct 10

The body of L. Jerry who had fallen into Barak River on October 7 and remained missing ever since, was fished out today from a spot near FCI office at Majumdar Bazaar, Assam, Silchar. A team of Assam police collected the body and …

JIRIBAM | Oct 10

The body of L. Jerry who had fallen into Barak River on October 7 and remained missing ever since, was fished out today from a spot near FCI office at Majumdar Bazaar, Assam, Silchar. A team of Assam police collected the body and kept……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61994/body-fished-out-from-barak-river

KVK, Utlou distributes agricultural items to farmers

IMPHAL | Oct 10

As an effort to achieve the target of ‘doubling of farmers’ income by 2022’ of Modi led government, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Utlou, Bishnupur district today distributed several domestic animals and other items today at campus of Pandit…

IMPHAL | Oct 10

As an effort to achieve the target of ‘doubling of farmers’ income by 2022’ of Modi led government, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Utlou, Bishnupur district today distributed several domestic animals and other items today at campus of Pandit Dee……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61990/kvk-utlou-distributes-agricultural-items-to-farmers

Bina bread, Wai Wai, Mimi, Freshy Cola, Likla Nimbu Pani: Under food safety scanner

IMPHAL | Oct 10

A team of the additional food safety commissioner today seized bakery items and fruit juices for alleged violation of ‘The Food Safety and Standard, Packaging and Labelling Regulations’ from army recruitment camp held at Luwangpokpa…

IMPHAL | Oct 10

A team of the additional food safety commissioner today seized bakery items and fruit juices for alleged violation of ‘The Food Safety and Standard, Packaging and Labelling Regulations’ from army recruitment camp held at Luwangpokpa cri……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62002/bina-bread-wai-wai-mimi-freshy-cola-likla-nimbu-pani-under-food-safety-scanner

Thoubal AMSU claims BJP worker assaulted its secretary

THOUBAL | Oct 10

General secretary of AMSU Thoubal district committee, Shaikhom Ramananda of Khangabok Maisnam Leikai was allegedly assaulted yesterday by a BJP worker, identified as one Laishram Nagin, 34, son of late Soura from Khangabok Mayai Le…

THOUBAL | Oct 10

General secretary of AMSU Thoubal district committee, Shaikhom Ramananda of Khangabok Maisnam Leikai was allegedly assaulted yesterday by a BJP worker, identified as one Laishram Nagin, 34, son of late Soura from Khangabok Mayai Leikai……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61997/thoubal-amsu-claims-bjp-worker-assaulted-its-secretary

PREPAK observes 42nd foundation day

IMPHAL | Oct 9

The proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has celebrated its 42nd birth anniversary with wide participation of people from both the hills and the valley.

A release issued by secretary in charge, publicity …

IMPHAL | Oct 9

The proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has celebrated its 42nd birth anniversary with wide participation of people from both the hills and the valley.

A release issued by secretary in charge, publicity and ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61977/prepak-observes-42nd-foundation-day

Vehicle registration training programme

IMPHAL | Oct 9

The directorate of transport has stated that a three-day hands on training program for operation of registration of vehicles through VAHAN 4.0 version will be conducted by the transport department and NIC, Manipur from October 17 to …

IMPHAL | Oct 9

The directorate of transport has stated that a three-day hands on training program for operation of registration of vehicles through VAHAN 4.0 version will be conducted by the transport department and NIC, Manipur from October 17 to 19. ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61973/vehicle-registration-training-programme

Agents, touts minting money out of new MV Act

Rs 1000 to 3000 charged for early issuance of learner’s DL

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Oct 9

Following the enforcement of new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which compounds penalties for traffic offences, there has been a mad rush among …

Rs 1000 to 3000 charged for early issuance of learner’s DL

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Oct 9

Following the enforcement of new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which compounds penalties for traffic offences, there has been a mad rush among peop……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61980/agents-touts-minting-money-out-of-new-mv-act

Improved law and order boosts micro entrepreneurship: CM Biren

70th Territorial Army day celebrated

IMPHAL | Oct 9

“Due to gradual improvement of law and order in the State and support from the people, many people have now started opening small businesses late at night and the general public are also enjoyi…

70th Territorial Army day celebrated

IMPHAL | Oct 9

“Due to gradual improvement of law and order in the State and support from the people, many people have now started opening small businesses late at night and the general public are also enjoying t……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61981/improved-law-and-order-boosts-micro-entrepreneurship-cm-biren

Pioneer Academy wins quize contest

IMPHAL | Oct 9

As a part of Parytan Parv celebration, an inter-school quiz competition was held today at GM Hall under the theme “150th birth anniversary of the father of nation-Mahatma Gandhi”.

The competition was organised by the department of…

IMPHAL | Oct 9

As a part of Parytan Parv celebration, an inter-school quiz competition was held today at GM Hall under the theme “150th birth anniversary of the father of nation-Mahatma Gandhi”.

The competition was organised by the department of tou……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61968/pioneer-academy-wins-quize-contest

KIM to observe Anglo-Kuki War centenary

IMPHAL | Oct 9

To commemorate the Anglo-Kuki War Centenary, Anglo-Kuki War Centenary Commemoration Committee (AKWCCC) under the aegis of Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) is organising the day at C. Aisan village, Saikul sub-division, Kangpokpi district on O…

IMPHAL | Oct 9

To commemorate the Anglo-Kuki War Centenary, Anglo-Kuki War Centenary Commemoration Committee (AKWCCC) under the aegis of Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) is organising the day at C. Aisan village, Saikul sub-division, Kangpokpi district on Octob……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61970/kim-to-observe-anglo-kuki-war-centenary

‘Expedite highway repair work or face steering down strike’

IMPHAL | Oct 9

“Transporters will start a cease work strike if National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) fails to complete the renovation of Imphal-Jiribam national highway (NH- 37) within 10 days,” threatens president o…

IMPHAL | Oct 9

“Transporters will start a cease work strike if National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) fails to complete the renovation of Imphal-Jiribam national highway (NH- 37) within 10 days,” threatens president of Tr……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61976/expedite-highway-repair-work-or-face-steering-down-strike

Court slaps Rs. 2 lakh fine on rice swindler

IMPHAL | Oct 9

Session Judge, Imphal East today sentenced proprietor of M/S Imphal Guwahati Road Carrier, Om Prakash, who has been convicted for swindling 347.384 MTs of rice from the state quota, to pay a fine of Rs. 2 lakh for the crime.

The s…

IMPHAL | Oct 9

Session Judge, Imphal East today sentenced proprietor of M/S Imphal Guwahati Road Carrier, Om Prakash, who has been convicted for swindling 347.384 MTs of rice from the state quota, to pay a fine of Rs. 2 lakh for the crime.

The sente……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61974/court-slaps-rs-2-lakh-fine-on-rice-swindler

Collective stagnation and redundant grand narratives

When one takes a critical look at contemporary issues that have besieged a region like Northeast India, it has become amply clear that there is a necessity to dismantle certain grand narratives which had caused undue stagnation of ideas and reproducti…

When one takes a critical look at contemporary issues that have besieged a region like Northeast India, it has become amply clear that there is a necessity to dismantle certain grand narratives which had caused undue stagnation of ideas and reproduction o……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61962/collective-stagnation-and-redundant-grand-narratives

RCAC decries expulsion of Maipham Kabui khul villager

IMPHAL | Oct 9

Rongmei Christian Advocacy Council (RCAC) condemns the alleged expulsion of Jonathan Pamei from his locality, Maipham Kabui Khul on October 7 on religious ground and drawn the attention of the authority concerned to bring him back to…

IMPHAL | Oct 9

Rongmei Christian Advocacy Council (RCAC) condemns the alleged expulsion of Jonathan Pamei from his locality, Maipham Kabui Khul on October 7 on religious ground and drawn the attention of the authority concerned to bring him back to the……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61979/rcac-decries-expulsion-of-maipham-kabui-khul-villager