Fisherman drowns at Loktak Lake due to storm
IFP Bureau21 Apr 2024
A fisherman died when his boat sank in Loktak Lake due to a storm which happened on Sunday.
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A fisherman died when his boat sank in Loktak Lake due to a storm which happened on Sunday.
The issue of deforestation due to jhum cultivation has been debated enough. But now, the more pressing issue is of the devastation caused by poppy cultivation and its methods.
Loktak Lake is not just a source of livelihood, but a goddess to the people of Manipur and a mother to the fishing community. It is the cradle of Manipuri civilisation and culture.
ALLAFUM Oinam Rajen secretary emphasised the need to work harder to protect and manage Loktak and all other wetlands in Manipur as most wetlands in Manipur are dying
World Wetlands Day observed at NIT East Campus, Lamphelpat on Friday.
The census covered Loktak and Keibul Lampao National Park (KLNP) on January 20.
NHPC must clarify their stand to the public on how they propose to rehabilitate and resettle the thousands of human population impacted by the project, ALLAFUM stated.
Loktak Development Authority (LDA), chairman M Asnikumar Singh highlighted the loss of large agricultural land, community displacement, and ecological losses due to the Loktak Hydro-Electric Project.
The public convention held at Ithai Wapokpi public ground in Bishnupur district on Sunday resonated that the locals will not survive without Loktak.
The proliferation of phumdis (floating biomass) and wild plants and weeds in the Loktak lake has polluted the water causing water-borne diseases afflicting the local populace.
The present land holding pattern in the hill areas of Manipur is one important factor impeding the growth of sustainable practices of agriculture and horticulture activities.
The LDA has appealed to the Centre for a comprehensive review of the environmental impact of the Loktak Hydel Project that was commissioned in 1984.
"The LDA’s ‘development’ schemes are threatening the existence of Loktak fishers and farmers who are arguably the most environment and ecology friendly community in the world".
Loktak Development Authority (LDA) is moving ahead with community participation, research, policies and conservation activities to fulfil the mandate of conservation and sustainable management of the lake, LDA chairman M Asnikumar Singh said.
The newly born hog deer handed over to Veterinary Hospital of Manipur Zoological Garden on Monday.
ALLAFUM secretary Oinam Rajen, denounced the Manipur Loktak Protection Act (LPA) 2006 and stated the act has only allotted destructive powers to authorities with no mention of preserving the diverse ecosystem of Loktak lake.
The bird census will be conducted n February 5 at 50 different counting sites at Loktak Lake in Manipur.
Publishing about migratory birds in newspapers is not enough to maintain records. It should be recorded in a journal so that it will be recorded in the future, state Co-ordinator IBCN RK Birjit said.
Greater Scaup, locally called ‘Sadangman’ was sighted in portions of Hubidak and Takmu, parts of the Loktak lake, Manipur.
While tourism and tourist activities around the Loktak Lake are growing, the fate of the fishers is becoming more uncertain as the catch has declined drastically.