Nupi Marup demands separate budget for women

IMPHAL | Oct 12

All Manipur Nupi Marup has decried the State government for not keeping a separate State women budget like other states of India, in which a separate budget for the women welfare programme is being maintained.

Speaking to the med…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

All Manipur Nupi Marup has decried the State government for not keeping a separate State women budget like other states of India, in which a separate budget for the women welfare programme is being maintained.

Speaking to the media o……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62062/nupi-marup-demands-separate-budget-for-women

Awareness prog on natural disasters begins

THOUBAL| Oct 12

A ‘three-day training cum awareness programme on protection from natural disasters such as landslides and forest fires’ commenced at Mantripantha community hall, Chandel district.

The programme was organised by Civil Defence and …

THOUBAL| Oct 12

A ‘three-day training cum awareness programme on protection from natural disasters such as landslides and forest fires’ commenced at Mantripantha community hall, Chandel district.

The programme was organised by Civil Defence and Fore……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62041/awareness-prog-on-natural-disasters-begins

Flat tyre halts Air Asia passengers for 24 hrs at Imphal airport

IMPHAL | Oct 12

More than 150 passengers were left stranded for nearly 24 hours at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (BTIA) after one of the rear tyres of a Delhi bound Air Asia flight deflated before taking off yesterday.

When IFP went to e…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

More than 150 passengers were left stranded for nearly 24 hours at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (BTIA) after one of the rear tyres of a Delhi bound Air Asia flight deflated before taking off yesterday.

When IFP went to enqui……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62064/flat-tyre-halts-air-asia-passengers-for-24-hrs-at-imphal-airport

Indefinite bandh at Moreh stalls normal life

MOREH| Oct 12

The indefinite Imphal-Moreh bandh which was called from the night of October 11 in protest against the bomb blasts which occurred near the office walls of Kuki Students’ Union (KSO)-Moreh continued in full swing today.

Shops and st…

MOREH| Oct 12

The indefinite Imphal-Moreh bandh which was called from the night of October 11 in protest against the bomb blasts which occurred near the office walls of Kuki Students’ Union (KSO)-Moreh continued in full swing today.

Shops and stores……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62053/indefinite-bandh-at-moreh-stalls-normal-life

UCM reaffirms stand against any division on ethnic lines

IMPHAL | Oct 12

“Every community in the State should be consulted by the state government before placing any political aspiration and demand to the Centre. We are all prepared to resist if the NSCN (IM) peace talks outcome compromises state’s terri…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

“Every community in the State should be consulted by the state government before placing any political aspiration and demand to the Centre. We are all prepared to resist if the NSCN (IM) peace talks outcome compromises state’s territori……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62065/ucm-reaffirms-stand-against-any-division-on-ethnic-lines

Sensitisation prog on women rights held in Tml

TAMENGLONG| Oct 12

A one-day ‘Sensitisation programme on women rights and welfare schemes’ was held here today at SM Hall of Canara Bank, Tamenglong. It was held with the objective of providing mass awareness to the people of the district.

The …

TAMENGLONG| Oct 12

A one-day ‘Sensitisation programme on women rights and welfare schemes’ was held here today at SM Hall of Canara Bank, Tamenglong. It was held with the objective of providing mass awareness to the people of the district.

The prog……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62039/sensitisation-prog-on-women-rights-held-in-tml

RN Ravi to meet Naga representatives on Oct 18

IMPHAL I Oct 12

The Government of India representative and interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi, who is also the Governor of Nagaland will hold a consultative meeting with the “primary stakeholders, Church leaders and civil societies” at …

IMPHAL I Oct 12

The Government of India representative and interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi, who is also the Governor of Nagaland will hold a consultative meeting with the “primary stakeholders, Church leaders and civil societies” at 2.30……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62066/rn-ravi-to-meet-naga-representatives-on-oct-18

Interaction programme on ‘Merger Agreement’ held

IMPHAL | Oct 12

A one-day ‘Interaction programme on Merger Agreement and its consequences on Manipur’ was held today at Hotel Nirmala located at M.G. Avenue, Imphal. It was organised by South East Asia Human Rights Association (SEAHRA) under the th…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

A one-day ‘Interaction programme on Merger Agreement and its consequences on Manipur’ was held today at Hotel Nirmala located at M.G. Avenue, Imphal. It was organised by South East Asia Human Rights Association (SEAHRA) under the theme ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62052/interaction-programme-on-merger-agreement-held

The Bond, Part 4

By Thiyam Nibgol, Dr. Nalini, Africa

One day, in the late evening hour, a man and woman approached them in their house. Neither Harry nor Debora could recognize them. They wanted to meet Victor. They were adamant that they meet Victor. Harry and De…

By Thiyam Nibgol, Dr. Nalini, Africa

One day, in the late evening hour, a man and woman approached them in their house. Neither Harry nor Debora could recognize them. They wanted to meet Victor. They were adamant that they meet Victor. Harry and Debora……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62036/the-bond-part-4

The Power of Tapta’s Lyrics and Music

By Usham Rojio

In January 2008, I presented a paper on the work of the popular singer Loukrakpam Jayenta, popularly known as Tapta, in a national seminar “Texts and Textualities: Comparative Perspectives” — organised by Centre for Comparative Liter…

By Usham Rojio

In January 2008, I presented a paper on the work of the popular singer Loukrakpam Jayenta, popularly known as Tapta, in a national seminar “Texts and Textualities: Comparative Perspectives” — organised by Centre for Comparative Literatur……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62037/the-power-of-taptas-lyrics-and-music

CM greets on Mera Houchongba

IMPHAL| Oct 12

CM, N. Biren Singh has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Mera Houchongba.

The CM, in his message, said, Mera Houchongba is the only age-old common customary and traditional fes…

IMPHAL| Oct 12

CM, N. Biren Singh has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Mera Houchongba.

The CM, in his message, said, Mera Houchongba is the only age-old common customary and traditional festiva……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62059/cm-greets-on-mera-houchongba

KNA/KNO condemns Moreh blasts

IMPHAL | Oct 12

Vehemently condemning the series of bomb blast that occurred in Moreh border, the KNA/KNO has demanded those responsible to clarify on the motive of the attacks.

A statement issued by the outfit said Peace at Moreh is essential n…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

Vehemently condemning the series of bomb blast that occurred in Moreh border, the KNA/KNO has demanded those responsible to clarify on the motive of the attacks.

A statement issued by the outfit said Peace at Moreh is essential not o……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62051/knakno-condemns-moreh-blasts

Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing

Debananda S. Ningthoujam, PhD

For the greater part of human history on this planet, humans have evolved in synergy with nature. In modern times, humans have alienated themselves from nature. In today’s urban settings, humans are hardly in touch wit…

Debananda S. Ningthoujam, PhD

For the greater part of human history on this planet, humans have evolved in synergy with nature. In modern times, humans have alienated themselves from nature. In today’s urban settings, humans are hardly in touch with na……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62038/shinrin-yoku-the-art-and-science-of-forest-bathing

World within a World

By Olivia Gurumayum

Humans are traveller to this world. Human are meant to leave this earth. Nobody built the Earth. Nobody owns it. It was born much before human species. The serenity and beauty of it is self-made. There were no boundaries and no …

By Olivia Gurumayum

Humans are traveller to this world. Human are meant to leave this earth. Nobody built the Earth. Nobody owns it. It was born much before human species. The serenity and beauty of it is self-made. There were no boundaries and no rest……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62035/world-within-a-world

Water supply to be disrupted

IMPHAL| Oct 11

The Public Health Engineering department has notified that there will be no water supply for 2 – 3 days in the areas under the jurisdiction of Porompat water supply schemes due to maintenance of turbine pump at Iril intake.

A stat…

IMPHAL| Oct 11

The Public Health Engineering department has notified that there will be no water supply for 2 – 3 days in the areas under the jurisdiction of Porompat water supply schemes due to maintenance of turbine pump at Iril intake.

A statemen……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62011/water-supply-to-be-disrupted

Manipur University Inter-College Youth Festival

IMPHAL| Oct 11

The office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare, Manipur University has notified to all the principals of colleges, institutes and centres affiliated and permitted by the Manipur University that the ‘XXXIII Manipur University Inter-Colle…

IMPHAL| Oct 11

The office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare, Manipur University has notified to all the principals of colleges, institutes and centres affiliated and permitted by the Manipur University that the ‘XXXIII Manipur University Inter-College Y……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62013/manipur-university-inter-college-youth-festival

Minister lauds state youths’ talent

IMPHAL | Oct 11

Expressing his appreciation for the talents of state youths, CAF and PD minister, Karam Shyam stated that a mini India can be created by their talents.

He was speaking on the closing function of State Agricultural Fair 2019, wh…

IMPHAL | Oct 11

Expressing his appreciation for the talents of state youths, CAF and PD minister, Karam Shyam stated that a mini India can be created by their talents.

He was speaking on the closing function of State Agricultural Fair 2019, which ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62029/minister-lauds-state-youths-talent

Explosion rocks Moreh town for third time in a week

IMPHAL | Oct 11

A powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) was exploded at the compound fencing wall of Kuki Student’s Organisation (KSO) Moreh office, Ngamkhai veng, Moreh Ward No.8 in the evening around at 7:55 pm.

According to official sourc…

IMPHAL | Oct 11

A powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) was exploded at the compound fencing wall of Kuki Student’s Organisation (KSO) Moreh office, Ngamkhai veng, Moreh Ward No.8 in the evening around at 7:55 pm.

According to official sources, ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62031/explosion-rocks-moreh-town-for-third-time-in-a-week

Writers write to protest against the ills: Ratan Thiyam

First Ukiyo literature fest gets underway

IMPHAL | Oct 11

The doyen of experimental theatre Ratan Thiyam, while inaugurating the first Ukiyo Literature Festival, today at Lamboi Khongnangkhong said since the dawn of civilisation writers write to…

First Ukiyo literature fest gets underway

IMPHAL | Oct 11

The doyen of experimental theatre Ratan Thiyam, while inaugurating the first Ukiyo Literature Festival, today at Lamboi Khongnangkhong said since the dawn of civilisation writers write to pro……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62026/writers-write-to-protest-against-the-ills-ratan-thiyam