RK Nimai
The author is a former bureaucrat, Imphal, Manipur
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Posted on 2 May 2023
It is important that a comprehensive compilation of all the information available on chakhao is prepared which should inter alia contain the history, tradition and customs, the varieties and its morphological characters besides the scientific findings.
Posted on 25 Apr 2023
Khelo India is a comprehensive scheme but there is serious concern as the element of passion, transparency and sincerity seems lacking. Beautiful schemes on paper; falls flat on implementation.
Posted on 18 Apr 2023
There is an urgent need for proper assessment of the service rules so that too quick or too long regular service requirement for the next promotion is avoided and this can be done through a proper rationalisation of the service rules by competent senior officers within the state government.
Posted on 4 Apr 2023
The current dysfunctional systems need to be revamped and properly followed and exemptions granted only where there is injury or disadvantage to specific individuals.
Posted on 18 Mar 2023
A more holistic and humane approach would have reduced the sufferings of the eviction drive affected people, but to claim that the government targets a particular community is not borne by facts.
Posted on 28 Mar 2023
The state government has issued instructions for regular patrolling of the border and the most sagacious decision is that a shelter home for the refugees will be established in Holenphai.
Posted on 21 Mar 2023
Amid festivities and celebrations, one ought to think and act on the burning issues facing the state like high price for rice and other commodities, non availability of water, lack of job opportunities, etc.
Posted on 14 Feb 2023
No doubt, there is SAI NERC which had groomed almost all outstanding sports persons but unfortunately its contribution had in the recent past seen deterioration, despite huge investment in infrastructure.
Posted on 31 Jan 2023
Manipur failed to respond systematically and there was no capturing of biometrics of all those who had entered Manipur illegally.
Posted on 24 Jan 2023
Cutting of forest for jhum and poppy plantation impacts the environment, allowing top soil erosion, etc but threatening to stop all forest fires is not justified, especially for jhum which has been in practice for centuries and is a lifestyle of our tribal brethren.
Posted on 17 Jan 2023
The Manipur government had recently experimented on the use of drones for spraying herbicides at Mongjang village in Saikul Sub-Division under Kangpokpi district. But, unfortunately, the details of the herbicide used are not available in the public domain yet..
Posted on 10 Jan 2023
Amid the controversy sparked off by Union home minister on the history of Manipur during his recent visit to the state, one concern is the silence of the defenders of the Meitei faith.
Posted on 4 Jan 2023
Too much festivity and merriment can harm the society, especially the youth who can while away their time without any productive activity. And, the state sponsored festivals need a review to determine the cost effectiveness and if necessary to introduce mid-term correction to make it more effective.
Posted on 29 Dec 2022
To prevent and combat fresh Covid infection, Manipur government must issue advisory on preventive measures and to conduct more genomic sequencing.
Posted on 20 Dec 2022
The two teams played their hearts out, but the difference was Modric who was everywhere in the field and his penetrative passes created huge problems for the defenders of Morocco while he made critical interceptions in their defence line.
Posted on 13 Dec 2022
Most agricultural scientists are still unconvinced about the efficacy of the method in terms of yield though all agree that the soil health needs improvement.
Posted on 6 Dec 2022
The Kashmir Files Row: While the festival was successful, on the last day of the festival, the jury chair of the competitive section Nadav Lapid dropped a bombshell claiming that the Indian entry “The Kashmir Files” did not deserve to be the entry.
Posted on 29 Nov 2022
The Sangai Festival 2022 can be said to be a success in terms of footfalls, but there are areas where proper planning seems not to have been carried out.
Posted on 8 Nov 2022
There is a need for close monitoring by community experts for correct portrayal of monumental designs in Manipur..
Posted on 1 Nov 2022
It would be appropriate to develop a comprehensive agriculture policy taking into the needs of the farmers not only for the present but for the future also.
