Manipur Human Rights Commission inspects detention centre, central jail
Posted on 26 Aug 2023
Jails, detention centre found lacking proper maintenance
Babie Shirin
IFP Reporter, IMPHAL, Manipur
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Driven by famine fear, farmers return for cultivation amid unrest in Manipur
Posted on 14 Jul 2023
As violence hit sowing season in Manipur, farmers struggle to carry out agricultural activities despite security measures, owing to lack of rainwater for irrigation of paddy fields.
We want to resettle in our villages, not stay at temporary houses: Displaced villagers
Posted on 11 Jul 2023
“Temporary houses will not provide us the right to life,” say displaced villagers, seeking to return to their villages that are now burned and destroyed in the violence that hit Manipur.
Sufferings of people mount as private tankers hike water rates amid unrest
Posted on 12 May 2023
In the wake of the recent unrest and crisis situation in Manipur, private water supply tankers are taking advantage of the situation and making hay, while the sufferings of the common people mounted.
Common people struggle to meet daily needs as banks, ATMs remain closed amid unrest in Manipur
Posted on 10 May 2023
Internet shutdown has affected online banking, payment of bills and all forms of digital financial transactions across the state.
Young innovator stops work due to lack of fund
Posted on 12 Apr 2023
Start-Up Manipur sanctioned Rs 3 lakh on instalment basis and the money was spent on buying equipment while developing a device that can defuse bombs..
Experts fear Khongnem Chakha Dam, Pabram Dam may submerge several villages
Posted on 15 Mar 2023
“The proposed 67 MW Khongnem Chakha dam will affect at least seven villages belonging to the Maram and Liangmai tribes in Maram, Chakha and Willong areas.”
Struggling for ART, PLHIV in Manipur comes out in protest
Posted on 21 Feb 2023
PLHIV in Manipur demand authorities concerned to provide ART in time or "kill them", saying they spend more money in search of ART than the cost of it.
Critically endangered duck Baer Pochard, two new birds found in Manipur
Posted on 14 Feb 2023
Baer Pochard (Aythya baeri), which is listed by IUCN as a critically endangered species, was sighted at Utrapat, Nambol Naorem area, Manipur in February.
Manipur records 191 cases of crime against women in 2022
Posted on 12 Jan 2023
WAD report on crime against women in 2022 indicates rise in rape and missing cases in Manipur.
Rivers drying up, no drinking water in Imphal valley
Posted on 8 Dec 2022
The water level of Iril River, one of the key sources of potable water, has dipped below the pumping level, prompting the government engineering unit to supply tap water on an irregular basis to various key locations in the Imphal East district.
Unplanned urbanisation may lead to massive destruction in event of high intensity earthquakes
Posted on 8 Nov 2022
there is every possibility that Manipur may experience more tremors in the future.
Disaster Management: Experts suggest bamboo harvesting to build earthquake proof houses in Manipur
Posted on 8 Nov 2022
Bamboo experts in Manipur stressed the need to replace heavy construction materials with bamboo and the need to merge the technological aspect of bamboo harvesting and construction with the cultural aspect of the NE region as a part of the disaster management plans.
With almost no paddy left to reap, farmers seek government intervention
Posted on 2 Nov 2022
Farmers of Nongchup Sanjenbam, Sekmai have sought concerned authorities' attention as they fear they may not be able to harvest about 70 per cent of the paddy planted.
Is the law enough to protect the environment?
Posted on 26 Sept 2022
Pointing out the surge in wildlife crimes, several legal experts and forest officials called for collaboration, synergy and massive awareness among all stakeholders to check wildlife crimes.
Bottlenecks jam wildlife conservation efforts in Manipur
Posted on 27 Sept 2022
Despite serious efforts made by the government and stakeholders to reduce the threat to the existence of wildlife, wildlife conservation in Manipur remains a challenge due to various obstacles.
Increasing extramarital affairs and substance abuse behind rise in domestic violence against women
Posted on 19 Sept 2022
Manipur has been witnessing increasing number of cases related to domestic violence which, experts say is mainly because of rise in substance abuse and marital conflicts worsened by the increasing widespread use of social media.
Crime against women increasing in Manipur
Posted on 29 Aug 2022
Women of Manipur are glorified for their contributions in various sections, but many of them still remain victims of different forms of violence and the number of cases is increasing.
Hunting stopped, but Manipur State Bird Nongin faces extinction
Posted on 21 Jul 2022
IFP visits Nongin, which is fast vanishing due to the lack of conservation efforts in its natural habitat in Ukhrul district, and the State Bird of Manipur was captured on lens for the first time ever in the state.
Imphal entrepreneur aims to fill the gap after ban on single-use plastics
Posted on 17 Jul 2022
Meet Petermax Sharma Manoharmayum from Imphal West, who produces innovative biodegradable plates, spoons, bowls and other items from Areca leaves and nuts.
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