Disaster Risk Reduction for Safety of Humanity

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is celebrated on 13th October. This year’s theme “Empowering the next generation for a resilient future” aligns with the Sendai Framework calling on the role of education in protecting and empowering children and youth for a disaster-free future and to prevent and reduce…

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Man found shot on thigh

Imphal: Unknown miscreant(s) shot a youth on his right thigh at the adjoining area of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai and Sorbon Thingel, Imphal West, on Thursday. The injured person was identified as one Sorokhaibam Amarjit, 26, son of S. Herojit of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai, Imphal West. He was found with bullet injury at around 7.10pm. Who…

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DIPR calender copies set on fire over inclusion of ‘Kuki Rising Day’

Imphal: Kangleipak Kanba Lup (KKL) burnt copies of the official Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) calendar protesting inclusion of ‘Kuki Rising Day’ on October 17, which coincides with Mera Wayungba, a traditional ritualistic festival of Meiteis. Volunteers of KKL staged protest demonstration in front of the DIPR office, here on Tuesday. They talked out…

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YAS fraternity demonstrate against ‘unbearable’ monetary demands

Imphal: Reacting against continuous and ‘unbearable’ monetary demands, employees of the Manipur Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) department staged a one-day sit-in at Khuman Lampak, here, on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines, Taekwondo coach L. Meghabarna told reporters that, despite the YAS department being small with a limited budget, it takes on major responsibilities in…

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World Habitat Day, a celebration for Home

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in The first Monday, 7th October is observed as the World Habitat Day. The objective the day is to raise awareness about urbanization trends, challenges and sustainable solutions for life in cities and towns in exchange of forests and natural habitats. World Habitat Day this year will be observed in…

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