Youth falls into Jiri River

JIRIBAM| OCT 7

At around 2:00 pm in the afternoon today, a youth aged around 20 years fell into the waters of Jiri River at Kalinagar, Jiribam. The youth reportedly tried to swim across the river and disappeared into the water.

Due to the lack o…

JIRIBAM| OCT 7

At around 2:00 pm in the afternoon today, a youth aged around 20 years fell into the waters of Jiri River at Kalinagar, Jiribam. The youth reportedly tried to swim across the river and disappeared into the water.

Due to the lack of a ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61915/youth-falls-into-jiri-river

Media, populism and hyper-nationalism

Stuart Allan’s introductory essay titled “Hidden in plain sight – journalism’s critical issues” to the book Journalism: Critical Issues edited by himself begins with a quote from George Orwell that says “At any given moment there is a sort of all-per…

Stuart Allan’s introductory essay titled “Hidden in plain sight – journalism’s critical issues” to the book Journalism: Critical Issues edited by himself begins with a quote from George Orwell that says “At any given moment there is a sort of all-pervadi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61907/media-populism-and-hyper-nationalism

Collective effort needed to combat climate change: Khemchand

IMPHAL | Oct 7

The speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, Y. Khemchand expressed the need for a collective effort from every walk of life to conserve all the natural resources, concerning the gradual extinction of wildlife and degradation of fore…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

The speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, Y. Khemchand expressed the need for a collective effort from every walk of life to conserve all the natural resources, concerning the gradual extinction of wildlife and degradation of forest a……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61919/collective-effort-needed-to-combat-climate-change-khemchand

70-year-old sexual offender convicted

IMPHAL | Oct 7

A 70-year-old man was convicted today by special Judge POCSO, Imphal East for sexually assaulting a minor girl of about 6 years old on August 22, 2015 near a shop in Imphal West.

The convict is identified as Konjengbam Nipamacha, …

IMPHAL | Oct 7

A 70-year-old man was convicted today by special Judge POCSO, Imphal East for sexually assaulting a minor girl of about 6 years old on August 22, 2015 near a shop in Imphal West.

The convict is identified as Konjengbam Nipamacha, 70, ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61921/70-year-old-sexual-offender-convicted

Tangkhul bodies concerned over Anglo-Kuki war centenary

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Tangkhul civil bodies have today jointly stated that the proposed centenary observation of Anglo-Kuki War is a ‘sinister design’ to claim the Tangkhul lands occupied by the Kukis as the latter’s ancestral land for their own ‘politica…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Tangkhul civil bodies have today jointly stated that the proposed centenary observation of Anglo-Kuki War is a ‘sinister design’ to claim the Tangkhul lands occupied by the Kukis as the latter’s ancestral land for their own ‘political mi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61922/tangkhul-bodies-concerned-over-anglo-kuki-war-centenary

‘Absence of regular VC has made sports varsity spineless’

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Deeply concerned over the apparent delay in infrastructural construction works of National Sports University (NSU), National Sports University Construction Demand Committee (NSUCDC) today demanded constitution of executive council of…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Deeply concerned over the apparent delay in infrastructural construction works of National Sports University (NSU), National Sports University Construction Demand Committee (NSUCDC) today demanded constitution of executive council of the……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61924/absence-of-regular-vc-has-made-sports-varsity-spineless

NCPCR assures direct redressal of child rights violation

IMPHAL | Oct 7

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is all set to reach out to children in distress and those being denied the necessary health, nutrition, education and basic infrastructure in the aspirational districts identified by…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is all set to reach out to children in distress and those being denied the necessary health, nutrition, education and basic infrastructure in the aspirational districts identified by NIT……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61918/ncpcr-assures-direct-redressal-of-child-rights-violation

FIR against women fraudsters

IMPHAL| Oct 7

In regard to the illicit collection of money and public cheating using fake receipt memos of Chingleima Old Age Home Centre, Waroiching, Nongpok Kakching, an FIR has been registered against the four women involved at Lamlai PS on Oct…

IMPHAL| Oct 7

In regard to the illicit collection of money and public cheating using fake receipt memos of Chingleima Old Age Home Centre, Waroiching, Nongpok Kakching, an FIR has been registered against the four women involved at Lamlai PS on October……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61917/fir-against-women-fraudsters

Only discipline and hard work will determine future: MLA Arthur

UKHRUL| Oct 7

Career Pathfinder, an organisation dedicated to provide counselling and preparation services for students appearing for competitive examinations, today presented awards to meritorious students during an interaction programme held toda…

UKHRUL| Oct 7

Career Pathfinder, an organisation dedicated to provide counselling and preparation services for students appearing for competitive examinations, today presented awards to meritorious students during an interaction programme held today at……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61916/only-discipline-and-hard-work-will-determine-future-mla-arthur

JAC members throng Cheirap Court premises against Landhoni’s bail

Session judge rejects bail application

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Imphal West sessions court judge Rk Memcha has rejected the bail application of Standard Robarth English school principal Phiroijam Landhoni today. The sessions court was directed by the …

Session judge rejects bail application

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Imphal West sessions court judge Rk Memcha has rejected the bail application of Standard Robarth English school principal Phiroijam Landhoni today. The sessions court was directed by the High……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61926/jac-members-throng-cheirap-court-premises-against-landhonis-bail

Naga workers union lauds

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Eastern Naga National Workers Union (ENNWU) has congratulated B. Moba Chang on being inducted a member of the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN. The ENNWU would like to thank the GPRN for acknowledging his able leadership and ho…

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Eastern Naga National Workers Union (ENNWU) has congratulated B. Moba Chang on being inducted a member of the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN. The ENNWU would like to thank the GPRN for acknowledging his able leadership and hopes ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61890/naga-workers-union-lauds

Normalising aberrations in Northeast India

When the citizens are made to see the means as an end and there are no tangible efforts to correct lopsided political, economic and administrative objectives, aberrations of the worst kind are spawned. This leads to further distortion of all procedura…

When the citizens are made to see the means as an end and there are no tangible efforts to correct lopsided political, economic and administrative objectives, aberrations of the worst kind are spawned. This leads to further distortion of all procedural ap……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61888/normalising-aberrations-in-northeast-india

Assam Rifles apprehends UG cadre

MOREH| Oct 6

Moreh Bn, AR apprehended a cadre of UNLF from Mission Veng section of the Indo – Myanmar border on October 5.

The apprehended individual has been identified as Brojen Konsam alias Shekhar, son of (late) K. Rajen Singh of Ward number…

MOREH| Oct 6

Moreh Bn, AR apprehended a cadre of UNLF from Mission Veng section of the Indo – Myanmar border on October 5.

The apprehended individual has been identified as Brojen Konsam alias Shekhar, son of (late) K. Rajen Singh of Ward number- IX……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61892/assam-rifles-apprehends-ug-cadre

‘Rotary Mega Health Camp’ held at Haipi

KANGPOKPI| Oct 6

Rotary Club of Imphal, Rotary International District- 3240 today organised a ‘Rotary Mega Health Camp’ at Haipi, Kangpokpi district.

Thousands of locals from Haipi village and its adjoining areas in the district availed the medi…

KANGPOKPI| Oct 6

Rotary Club of Imphal, Rotary International District- 3240 today organised a ‘Rotary Mega Health Camp’ at Haipi, Kangpokpi district.

Thousands of locals from Haipi village and its adjoining areas in the district availed the medical ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61895/rotary-mega-health-camp-held-at-haipi

Cleanliness drive organised at Keirao

THOUBAL| Oct 6

A cleanliness drive was organised today at Keirao by All Round Development Organisation (ARDO) Keirao Makting.

Speaking on the occasion, general secretary, Md Firoj Khan stated that the people living along the river banks are faci…

THOUBAL| Oct 6

A cleanliness drive was organised today at Keirao by All Round Development Organisation (ARDO) Keirao Makting.

Speaking on the occasion, general secretary, Md Firoj Khan stated that the people living along the river banks are facing s……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61891/cleanliness-drive-organised-at-keirao

ST status is purely to save Meetei and other bonafide indigenous communities in the State

By Dr. Th. Ranjit

Much have been said and done to clear the mindsets of many people- those of the general public, public leaders, pseudo intellectuals, STs, the so called-Advanced people or Generals, SCs, OBCs, etc. that the demand for ST status …

By Dr. Th. Ranjit

Much have been said and done to clear the mindsets of many people- those of the general public, public leaders, pseudo intellectuals, STs, the so called-Advanced people or Generals, SCs, OBCs, etc. that the demand for ST status by M……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61886/st-status-is-purely-to-save-meetei-and-other-bonafide-indigenous-communities-in-the-state

Meeting on TET conducted

JIRIBAM| Oct 6

A meeting on the upcoming Manipur Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) was convened today by teachers who have completed their Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) at Jiribam Higher Secondary School (JHSS) located at Babupara, Jiriba…

JIRIBAM| Oct 6

A meeting on the upcoming Manipur Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) was convened today by teachers who have completed their Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) at Jiribam Higher Secondary School (JHSS) located at Babupara, Jiribam.
……

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Government to crack down on building by-laws violators

IMPHAL | Oct 6

MAHUD minister, Th. Shyamkumar has today notified that building owners within the jurisdiction of the Imphal Municipal Corporation should take approval from the officials concerned by October 15. Necessary action will be taken agains…

IMPHAL | Oct 6

MAHUD minister, Th. Shyamkumar has today notified that building owners within the jurisdiction of the Imphal Municipal Corporation should take approval from the officials concerned by October 15. Necessary action will be taken against th……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61905/government-to-crack-down-on-building-by-laws-violators

AR organises run for Fit India

IMPHAL| Oct 6

Churachandpur Bn, Assam Rifles organised a run to promote ‘Fit India Movement’ of Government of India at Peace Ground, Churachandpur on 05 October 5, said a release from IGAR (South).

The aim of the event was to encourage people to…

IMPHAL| Oct 6

Churachandpur Bn, Assam Rifles organised a run to promote ‘Fit India Movement’ of Government of India at Peace Ground, Churachandpur on 05 October 5, said a release from IGAR (South).

The aim of the event was to encourage people to inc……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61893/ar-organises-run-for-fit-india

Noise Pollution & its effect

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh

Noise pollution is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. According to World Health Organization (WHO) sound levels less than…

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh

Noise pollution is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. According to World Health Organization (WHO) sound levels less than 70d……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61887/noise-pollution-its-effect