Kangla and Manipur

Kangla was not built in a day. This sacred site was once upon a time the seat of power of the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur (known by many different names in different eras), and therefore at least as old as the kingdom itself. It is to this day very m…

Kangla was not built in a day. This sacred site was once upon a time the seat of power of the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur (known by many different names in different eras), and therefore at least as old as the kingdom itself. It is to this day very much ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53045/kangla-and-manipur

UNC calls bandh on Oct 31

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SENAPATI | Oct 21

The United Naga Council (UNC) has taken a resolution to impose a 12-hour bandh in “Naga areas” under its jurisdiction on October 31 demanding that the Indo-Naga peace talk finds solution to the Naga politica…

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SENAPATI | Oct 21

The United Naga Council (UNC) has taken a resolution to impose a 12-hour bandh in “Naga areas” under its jurisdiction on October 31 demanding that the Indo-Naga peace talk finds solution to the Naga political pr……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53064/unc-calls-bandh-on-oct-31

‘Manipuri theatre plays crucial role in making state recognised at global level’

IMPHAL | Oct 21

The observance of 64th Manipur Theatre Day cum presentation of Theatre Centre awards was held today at Manipur Dramatic Union Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane Imphal, organised by Theatre Centre Manipur.

The awards of ‘Lalit Ningsing Kh…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

The observance of 64th Manipur Theatre Day cum presentation of Theatre Centre awards was held today at Manipur Dramatic Union Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane Imphal, organised by Theatre Centre Manipur.

The awards of ‘Lalit Ningsing Khudol……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53056/manipuri-theatre-plays-crucial-role-in-making-state-recognised-at-global-level

400 houses to be constructed for poor families of Heirok: Radheshyam

THOUBAL | Oct 21

Heirok assembly constituency has many poor people. Before the next legislative assembly elections, 400 homes will be constructed for the poor families of Heirok assembly constituency through local area development fund.

Educa…

THOUBAL | Oct 21

Heirok assembly constituency has many poor people. Before the next legislative assembly elections, 400 homes will be constructed for the poor families of Heirok assembly constituency through local area development fund.

Education……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53063/400-houses-to-be-constructed-for-poor-families-of-heirok-radheshyam

Ballad of Kaziranga by Dileep Chandan; Translated by Parbina Rashid

Published by: Niyogi Books

Fiction, Translation 298p

Rating: 3/5 stars

Book summary:

Amal diverts all his focus and time on a new project, hoping to give new meaning to his life. Rishi delves deep into the beauty of Kaziranga, his friend, …

Published by: Niyogi Books

Fiction, Translation 298p

Rating: 3/5 stars

Book summary:

Amal diverts all his focus and time on a new project, hoping to give new meaning to his life. Rishi delves deep into the beauty of Kaziranga, his friend, his ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53043/ballad-of-kaziranga-by-dileep-chandan-translated-by-parbina-rashid

Let us all join hands in conserving and protecting wild life: RFO Kakching

THOUBAL| Oct 21

Staff of Thoubal Forest division set ablaze and destroyed several bird-catching traps at the front of the office of Kakching Forest Range today.

The bird-catching traps were seized by staff of the forest division from various sma…

THOUBAL| Oct 21

Staff of Thoubal Forest division set ablaze and destroyed several bird-catching traps at the front of the office of Kakching Forest Range today.

The bird-catching traps were seized by staff of the forest division from various small l……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53065/let-us-all-join-hands-in-conserving-and-protecting-wild-life-rfo-kakching

CM urges people to shun all forms of factionalism and disunity

IMPHAL | Oct 21

Chief minister, N. Biren Singh has urged the people to shun all forms of factionalism and disunity so that the state may move forward for development with unity.

He was speaking as chief guest at the felicitation function organis…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

Chief minister, N. Biren Singh has urged the people to shun all forms of factionalism and disunity so that the state may move forward for development with unity.

He was speaking as chief guest at the felicitation function organised b……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53069/cm-urges-people-to-shun-all-forms-of-factionalism-and-disunity

11-yr-old Isaac wants to take Class 10 exam, but rules don’t permit

CHURACHANDPUR | Oct 21

A young boy’s application to the Manipur secondary education board seeking to become the youngest to appear for the Class 10 board exams has put authorities in the north-eastern state in a quandary.

Isaac Paulallungmuan Va…

CHURACHANDPUR | Oct 21

A young boy’s application to the Manipur secondary education board seeking to become the youngest to appear for the Class 10 board exams has put authorities in the north-eastern state in a quandary.

Isaac Paulallungmuan Vaiphe……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53066/11-yr-old-isaac-wants-to-take-class-10-exam-but-rules-dont-permit

First foot over-bridge construction begins along Kangla Rd.

IMPHAL | Oct 21

Imphal city will be having brand new constructions in the form of Foot-over-Bridges (FoB) by the end of this year to facilitate pedestrians in crossing the heavily traffic congested areas of Imphal area without waiting for the traff…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

Imphal city will be having brand new constructions in the form of Foot-over-Bridges (FoB) by the end of this year to facilitate pedestrians in crossing the heavily traffic congested areas of Imphal area without waiting for the traffic t……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53067/first-foot-over-bridge-construction-begins-along-kangla-rd

87 Bn CRPF observes police commemoration day

IMPHAL | Oct 21

87 Bn, CRPF, Uchathol, Jiribam observed police commemoration day on October 21 to commemorate the exceptional act of valour by the men of CRPF.

It was the CRPF which bore the brunt of the of the first onslaught of the Chinese agg…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

87 Bn, CRPF, Uchathol, Jiribam observed police commemoration day on October 21 to commemorate the exceptional act of valour by the men of CRPF.

It was the CRPF which bore the brunt of the of the first onslaught of the Chinese aggress……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53054/87-bn-crpf-observes-police-commemoration-day

Schedule of Sangai Run 2018 officially announced

IMPHAL | Oct 21

The schedule of Sangai Run 2018, a half marathon, was officially announced in the launching programme of the event held at Classic Grande today.

Registration for the event including online registration opens from October 22.

D…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

The schedule of Sangai Run 2018, a half marathon, was officially announced in the launching programme of the event held at Classic Grande today.

Registration for the event including online registration opens from October 22.

Durin……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53061/schedule-of-sangai-run-2018-officially-announced

KSA submits memorandum to UNPO

IMPHAL| Oct 21

Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) has submitted a memorandum to the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) based in Brussels, Belgium, demanding protection of the territorial integrity of Manipur and respect from …

IMPHAL| Oct 21

Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) has submitted a memorandum to the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) based in Brussels, Belgium, demanding protection of the territorial integrity of Manipur and respect from the ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53053/ksa-submits-memorandum-to-unpo

Myanmarese nationals urge India govt to reduce frequent passport verification

IMPHAL | Oct 21

Myanmarese nationals have been facing severe inconvenience with the frequent security checks for passport verification along Indo Myanmar road whereas Indians are free from such frequent verifications.

President of Border Trade C…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

Myanmarese nationals have been facing severe inconvenience with the frequent security checks for passport verification along Indo Myanmar road whereas Indians are free from such frequent verifications.

President of Border Trade Chamb……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53068/myanmarese-nationals-urge-india-govt-to-reduce-frequent-passport-verification

Schedule for MU entrance examinations

IMPHAL| Oct 21

Department of Commerce, Manipur University (MU) has notified that the entrance test for admission to Master of Commerce, First Semester will be held at 11 am of October 25 at the premises of the department of Commerce, MU.

A relea…

IMPHAL| Oct 21

Department of Commerce, Manipur University (MU) has notified that the entrance test for admission to Master of Commerce, First Semester will be held at 11 am of October 25 at the premises of the department of Commerce, MU.

A release s……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53060/schedule-for-mu-entrance-examinations

‘Women folks will intensify necessary steps if liquor bill is passed forcibly’

IMPHAL | Oct 21

If the state government passes liquor bill in Manipur, intense action will be taken up against it, said president of Nupi Samaj, Th. Ramani during a public meeting that was held today at community hall of Khabam Lamkhai, Imphal East…

IMPHAL | Oct 21

If the state government passes liquor bill in Manipur, intense action will be taken up against it, said president of Nupi Samaj, Th. Ramani during a public meeting that was held today at community hall of Khabam Lamkhai, Imphal East, to……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53055/women-folks-will-intensify-necessary-steps-if-liquor-bill-is-passed-forcibly

Mera Houchingba to be celebrated on Oct 24

IMPHAL | Oct 21

The state level organising committee on Mera Houchingba is all set to organise Mera Houchingba, a festival to promote unity and integrity among the various ethnic groups of Manipur, on October 24 at Sana Konung and Kangla.

While …

IMPHAL | Oct 21

The state level organising committee on Mera Houchingba is all set to organise Mera Houchingba, a festival to promote unity and integrity among the various ethnic groups of Manipur, on October 24 at Sana Konung and Kangla.

While brie……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53051/mera-houchingba-to-be-celebrated-on-oct-24

Mapithel Dam Irrigation Canals: Stretch of Accountability Concerns

By Mamta Lukram

Development discourse in present scenario of the state dwelt around the mobilisation of untapped natural resources. The development connotation in economics focuses on capital generation, acceleration, and accumulation. Emphasisin…

By Mamta Lukram

Development discourse in present scenario of the state dwelt around the mobilisation of untapped natural resources. The development connotation in economics focuses on capital generation, acceleration, and accumulation. Emphasising nu……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53017/mapithel-dam-irrigation-canals-stretch-of-accountability-concerns

Political Science department schedules entrance test

IMPHAL | Oct 20

Department of Political Science, Manipur University, Canchipur has notified to all the candidates that the entrance test for admission of MA 1st Semester in Political Science for the academic session 2018- 2019 will be held on Octob…

IMPHAL | Oct 20

Department of Political Science, Manipur University, Canchipur has notified to all the candidates that the entrance test for admission of MA 1st Semester in Political Science for the academic session 2018- 2019 will be held on October 2……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53022/political-science-department-schedules-entrance-test

Radheshyam leads cleanliness drive for upcoming 1st North East Olympic Games

IMPHAL | Oct 20

Education, Labour and Employment minister, Thokchom Radheshyam, who is also the president of Manipur Olympic Association, Imphal led the cleanliness drive as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for the ensuing 1st North East Olympic Gam…

IMPHAL | Oct 20

Education, Labour and Employment minister, Thokchom Radheshyam, who is also the president of Manipur Olympic Association, Imphal led the cleanliness drive as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for the ensuing 1st North East Olympic Games, ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53023/radheshyam-leads-cleanliness-drive-for-upcoming-1st-north-east-olympic-games

Shyamkumar calls upon Tobumei villagers to conserve environment

IMPHAL | Oct 20

Forest and Environment minister, Th. Shyamkumar visited Tobumei village under Mao assembly constituency, Senapati district yesterday where he called upon the villagers to come forward and contribute in combating Global Warming by co…

IMPHAL | Oct 20

Forest and Environment minister, Th. Shyamkumar visited Tobumei village under Mao assembly constituency, Senapati district yesterday where he called upon the villagers to come forward and contribute in combating Global Warming by conser……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53031/shyamkumar-calls-upon-tobumei-villagers-to-conserve-environment