Displaced teens in strife-torn Manipur drop school to work
Posted on 12 Feb 2024
“I started selling detergents and incense sticks made at the relief camp with a friend from the relief camp around two months ago."
RK Tayalsana
Imphal Free Press Reporter, Imphal, Manipur
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No respite for displaced students as classes resumes in violence-hit Manipur
Posted on 10 Aug 2023
For the internally displaced students living in various relief camps across the valley region, the first day of the school reopening served as a reminder of the disparity between ‘how things could have been and how things have actually turned out’.
Nambul: Degradation of ties, impact and way forward
Posted on 9 Aug 2023
Recapturing its historical and cultural significance, eminent citizens throw light on Nambul of yesteryears and the present Nambul River which is now dying, the root disconnect, rejuvenation efforts, and the way forward.
Manipur Crisis Solution: 50 pc legal, 50 pc political
Posted on 20 Jul 2023
As the Manipur government fumbles for solution to the crisis, an interview with professor Yumnam Premananda, Manipur University, throws light on various aspects leading to the current turmoil in Manipur and solution to it.
RM School HSLC 2023 Record Achievement: Founder reveals secret
Posted on 16 Jun 2023
Exclusive Interview | The RM Memorial School, which produced several HSLCE toppers this year, implemented additional classes for class-10 students in an effort to root out private coaching culture in Manipur.
With no state support, villagers take firm stand to fight militants
Posted on 18 May 2023
Struggling against all odds, four villages of the Meitei community nestled on the outskirts of Bishnupur district bordering Churachandpur district and located close to Kangvai, the epicentre of the recent ethnic conflict, have taken a strong stand to protect their respective villages from the onslaught of the militants at all costs.
COHSEM 2023: Class-12 topper appeals for peace in Manipur
Posted on 22 May 2023
New education environment helped, no extra coaching classes while preparing for COHSEM class 12 examination 2023, says topper Ria Thokchom.
Displaced villagers at relief camps raise livelihood concerns in violence-hit Manipur
Posted on 20 May 2023
Although the conflict has been going on for nearly a month, villagers are still apprehensive of returning to their respective villages due to the looming tension; and they have expressed serious concern about their livelihood.
How villagers stopped raging wildfire at Phayeng forest in Manipur
Posted on 11 May 2023
Armed with the traditional practice of forest conservation with community participation since time immemorial, villagers of Phayeng in Manipur continue to protect their forests by all means.
Inscription mistake found at Japanese War Memorial in Imphal
Posted on 2 Apr 2023
Speaking to Imphal Free Press general secretary of Indo-Japan Friendship Association Miura Mamoru revealed the Japanese inscription mistake found at the Japanese War Memorial, Maibam Lotpa Ching, IMphal, Manipur.
Manipur witnessing push to restore popularity of bronze casting
Posted on 24 Mar 2023
The first ever workshop-cum-seminar on bronze casting in Manipur was launched at Manipur University in an attempt to push the growth of ancient art form of bronze casting in the state.
How three girls find new solutions to garbage issue in Manipur
Posted on 3 Mar 2023
The young inventors of Smart Dustbin and Soil Sensor speaks to the Imphal Free Press on how they are working towards resolving the garbage issue in Manipur through scientific innovations.
Sangai International University: Another scam
Posted on 16 Mar 2023
Sangai International University authorities duck RTI inquiries, top officials missing
Forest Rejuvenation: Manipur's Tokpa village shows the way
Posted on 26 Feb 2023
Large-scale tree plantation was needed to keep the streams and springs well-endowed and restore the dead forest of Tokpa Kabui village in Churachandpur district, Manipur.
Nampisha village moulds tradition, modernity to revive forest
Posted on 19 Feb 2023
Villagers of Nampisha are taking stringent steps to preserve and safeguard wildlife as certain animal species had gone extinct from the village forest.
Government teachers defy posting orders at Ramphoi Primary School
Posted on 19 Feb 2023
Absence of government appointed teaching staff at Ramphoi Primary School at Nampisha village in Kamjong district is affecting the learning process of the village students.
Manipur's Maibakhul Primary, Development High schools in deplorable conditions
Posted on 8 Feb 2023
An inspection by the Imphal Free Press (IFP) found the building of the Maibakhul Development High School and Maibakhul Primary School in shocking conditions.
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