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.
Babie Shirin
IFP Reporter, IMPHAL, Manipur
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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.
Anglo-Manipur War: 50 more heroes identified
Posted on 14 Jul 2022
All descendants of the heroes of Anglo-Manipur War, 1891 were honoured at an event on Thursday.
PWD releases revised schedule rates
Posted on 13 Jul 2022
“MSR 2022 volume-2 (road and bridge works) has been prepared based on Standard Data Book-2019 issued by Ministry of road transport and highway (MORTH).
CM Biren asks Vigilance to investigate Rs 1.83 cr scandal
Posted on 10 Jul 2022
The former chairperson of Wangoi Municipal Council, Imphal West, submitted a representation to the chief minister for taking up necessary action against financial irregularities while releasing funds.
Manipur Class 10 Board Exam 2022 Results | Girls outshine boys; no government school students among 25 toppers
Posted on 8 Jul 2022
All toppers of the Manipur Class-10 board examination 2022 (HSLC) conducted by BoSEM are from private and aided schools.
Manipur Lokayukta has power, jurisdiction to make recommendations: Manipur High Court
Posted on 6 Jul 2022
The Manipur High Court stated that the court did not find any ground or justification for passing any interim order at the stage which may result in staying the criminal investigation against the MSDPCL officers.
Women vendors not allotted shops after collection of money in Imphal
Posted on 7 Jul 2022
Eight women vendors approached the Manipur Human Rights Commission over non-allotment of shops at Lamphel Supermarket in Imphal
Manipur bans single use plastics, but industries create bottleneck
Posted on 30 Jun 2022
The Manipur government has decided to ban single-use plastics under the Manipur Plastic Policy 2022, with effect from July 1, but plastic industries are unwilling to do away with less than one litre drinking water bottles.
Accused in 2016 Hengshi ambush sent to jail
Posted on 28 Jun 2022
Six 29 Assam Rifles personnel were killed in the ambush laid by militants in Manipur’s Chandel district near the India-Myanmar border.
Crime Against Women in Manipur: 'Delay in justice due to improper procedure'
Posted on 20 Jun 2022
"Amendment of POCSO Act in a society that recognizes elopement, most of the time teenagers, who are in age of 15-17 eloped and cases are registered under POCSO Act. The Act should be amended in the case of Manipur".
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