Pork businesses hit hard as African Swine Fever grips state
Posted on 13 Jul 2022
Pork vendors in various parts of Imphal valley have been forced to shut down as the ASF outbreak hit both the supply and demand of the meat.
Donald Sairem
IFP Reporter, IMPHAL, Manipur
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Children becoming unfamiliar with folktales: Minister Khemchand
Posted on 10 Jul 2022
A 10-day Children Book Festival is being held at Singjamei Thokchom Leikai, Imphal, with the aim to inculcate reading habits in children..
Manipur HSLC exam 2022 topper dreams of remarkable research in science
Posted on 8 Jul 2022
Online classes were less effective in the teaching-learning process, but it gave enough time for self-study which helped him top the exam, says Manipur HSLC exam 2022 topper Rahul Laishram.
Manipur steps up to renew push for inclusion of Manipuri among India’s classical languages
Posted on 9 Jul 2022
Manipuri language (Meetei Mayek) will definitely get the classical language status since Manipuri dance has been recognised as among the classical dances of India, state Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar replied to a query by the Imphal Free Press.
How deprivation of cooking gas is resulting in felling of more trees in Manipur's border villages
Posted on 6 Jul 2022
The government's initiative to provide LPG connections to economically weaker sections under the Ujjwala Yojana is proven futile in interior villages of Manipur.
Will apprise Centre to review railway project area: RK Ranjan
Posted on 5 Jul 2022
Responding to a query raised by the 'Imphal Free Press', Union MoS RK Ranjan said he will apprise the Union Railway Ministry to review and restudy the railway project area to prevent future catastrophe.
Manipur Landslide | Eyewitness recalls hearing loud thumping sound of mud pile falling down
Posted on 4 Jul 2022
Manipur Landslide: An eyewitness and victims' family members shared with IFP stories of the fateful night when tragedy struck the Northern Frontier Railway worksite at Makhuam village.
Four-month pregnant woman among dead in Manipur landslide
Posted on 3 Jul 2022
In a surprising and a heartbreaking revelation to IFP, a woman who was buried along with her husband and her child was four-month pregnant.
Whiff of scandal in Manipur State Central Library
Posted on 28 Jun 2022
Investigations by the Imphal Free Press point to the possibility of misappropriation of grants sanctioned to the Manipur State Central Library.
Efforts wasted, hopes shattered as off-grid electricity fails in Manipur’s interior villages
Posted on 19 Jun 2022
Kangjang village along with neighbouring Chakha village in Senapati district were provided off-grid power supply with solar energy through the Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) in 2018. However, most of the solar panels and batteries installed at the villages have ceased functioning over time and the villages now reel under darkness.
Ottawa Indian Film Festival 2022: Haobam Paban Kumar's 'Nine Hills One Valley' bags award
Posted on 19 Jun 2022
In the fifth edition of Ottawa Indian Film Festival 2022, Nine Hills One Valley was selected in the competition section with 11 other films.
Cine forum calls for promotion of film tourism in Manipur
Posted on 10 Jun 2022
Felicitation of new office bearers of the forum by Cine Directors’ Guild was held at the conference hall of Youth Hostel, Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
Students wait in vain for new school building promised by CM Biren
Posted on 7 Jun 2022
Several classrooms of the Atomyaima Junior High School were demolished way back in 2017, but Chief Minister Biren's assurance to construct a new school building by demolishing the old classrooms is yet to be fulfilled.
Hard work and consistency key to success, says Manipur Class-12 topper Rahul Naorem
Posted on 6 Jun 2022
Rahul Naorem secured the first position for the Science stream in the class-12 exam 2022 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur.
PLHIVs, school dropouts weave stories of hope and resilience in Manipur’s Ukhrul district
Posted on 3 Jun 2022
Manipur among other Northeast states has the highest school dropout rate in the country at the primary level. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is also comparatively higher in Manipur as per reports. However, social stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and school dropouts apparently diminished in the recent past.
Human visitors likely source of African Swine Fever outbreak in Kamjong
Posted on 2 Jun 2022
As many as 80 pigs, including piglets, in a farm have reportedly died of the infection since April 2022.
Mountain biking in Manipur needs the right push
Posted on 31 May 2022
Hundreds of festival goers flocked to Jorcheng, Lunghar to feed their souls with the thrill as over 20 daring cyclists representing four states, including Manipur, pedaled through the unforgiving track showcasing their skills, strength and endurance in the recently concluded 4th MTB downhill competition.
Manipur government prepared for any eventualities, says Health Minister Ranjan as state logs zero Covid active cases for second day
Posted on 21 May 2022
The Manipur government is still on its toes with experts having predicted that the country may experience the Covid fourth wave in June, says state Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan..
Youths engaging in skill development activities gains ground in Manipur
Posted on 21 May 2022
With the growing awareness, more and more youths in Manipur today are taking to local arts and skill development activities for employment and sources of livelihood.
Manipur Rains: Many offices inundated in Imphal East
Posted on 19 May 2022
The bank of the Nambul river has reportedly been breached at Samurou area Thursday afternoon, locals said.
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