Experts for farm mechanization to mitigate climate change effect
Posted on 18 Dec 2022
Experts are of the view that making the agriculture land highly productive can save land resources.
Phurailatpam Keny Devi
IFP Reporter, IMPHAL, Manipur
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Covid-19 impacts NVHCP implementation in Chandel
Posted on 9 Dec 2022
As Covid situation wanes, Chandel district hospital, though crippled by inadequate staff and equipment, has now begun concentrating on providing NVCHP in full swing in view of the increasing number of drug users.
Tengnoupal Rape Case: Move for delivery of justice in chaos
Posted on 10 Nov 2022
The locals and family members want justice through a customary system, while the CWC wants it through the court of law even as the police are reportedly slow on it, sources said.
Unchecked urban sprawl degrading environment, effecting microclimatic changes
Posted on 2 Nov 2022
Observing the environmental degradation brought on by urbanisation coupled with climate change, promotion of climate resilient infrastructure, e-transport system, restriction of population growth in Imphal city is the need of hour.
Inadequate infrastructure hampering effective implementation of NVHCP in Manipur's Kangpokpi
Posted on 23 Oct 2022
The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme is not being implemented effectively in Kangpokpi district due to lack of required infrastructure and awareness among the increasing number of PWID in Kangpokpi district.
What is hindering construction of mental health hospital in Manipur?
Posted on 10 Oct 2022
Despite Manipur being one of the states with the highest number of mental health issues, lack of adequate resources is cited for the delay in setting up of a mental health hospital.
Hepatitis B treatment highest among 20-30 age group in Manipur
Posted on 29 Sept 2022
HBV started to spread in Manipur as the problem of drug menace worsened. The state has been facing the problem of drug menace for more than three decades now.
Low-cost Jalkund addressing water woes in Imphal East
Posted on 25 Sept 2022
Coping with the changing scenario, farmers in Imphal East are replacing traditional practices with “Jalkund” - a simple and low-cost water harvesting system.
Manipur farmers hit hard as demand for local rice plummets
Posted on 16 Sept 2022
The state government policy of importing more rice for distribution to the public during the pandemic has resulted in decreasing number of takers for local rice owing to which, farmers and rice brokers are suffering heavy loss.
Lack of awareness hampering Hepatitis status detection
Posted on 2 Sept 2022
Despite the availability of the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) vaccine, and its screening and treatment provided free of cost in Manipur, lack of adequate knowledge has deferred its detection and treatment resulting in a potential life-threatening disease.
Government school in Manipur's Bishnupur district running sans teacher
Posted on 3 Sept 2022
The demand for more teachers and protests against acute shortage of teachers in government schools across Manipur is growing louder.
Patients unhappy with ART distribution system in Manipur
Posted on 2 Aug 2022
Speaking to the Imphal Free Press, MACS project director Roshita Haobam said there is issue of acute shortage of ARV in the state.
Disproportionate use of synthetic fertilisers damaging soil health in state
Posted on 1 Aug 2022
As impacts of climate change coupled with excessive use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides, weedicides and herbicides damage the soil health in Manipur, experts suggests the government for effective implementation of specific soil health policy at the earliest.
Fear of social stigma keeps IDUs away from availing free Hepatitis tests in hospitals
Posted on 28 Jul 2022
Lack of awareness, limited political commitment, as well as fear of stigma and discrimination continue to stop injecting drug users from accessing free of cost testing and treatment for Hepatitis at hospitals.
Virtual study helps Tanishq Tongbram secure second rank in Manipur HSLC exam 2022
Posted on 8 Jul 2022
Tanishq Tongbram and Nongmaithem Dhanajeet of Heritage Convent, Uripok shared second position in Manipur HSLC examination 2022 with 585 marks each.
PLHIVs struggle to cope with ARV stock-out in Manipur
Posted on 29 Jun 2022
The current cost of ART first line is Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 per month and second line ART is Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 per month. Most of the patients do not have enough money to spend such an amount. As such, self-procurement policy would not be feasible at all for all PLHIV patients in the state.
Kangla Nongpok Torban adds new colour to Imphal, but senior citizen seeks relaxation in entry fee
Posted on 27 May 2022
While the recreation centre is a much-needed rejuvenating destination for young and old and visitors to the place were delighted to see the place, some felt that the entry fee to Kangla Nongpok Torban should be relaxed for senior citizens.
Deplorable road condition hinders garbage collection
Posted on 19 May 2022
Garbage collection drivers and collectors are facing untold problems due to the deplorable condition of the road leading to the Solid Waste Management Plant Lamdeng and its premises in Manipur
Don't let your guard down yet, stay alert to prevent COVID-19 fourth wave: Manipur health director K Rajo
Posted on 22 Apr 2022
No COVID-19 positive case was recorded in Manipur on Friday, for the first time since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Failed drainage systems triggering frequent flood in Imphal
Posted on 15 Apr 2022
The road would remain waterlogged the whole day after every downpour causing lots of problems to move around, a resident said.
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