Rivers are the arteries of our planet

Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist; email- nmunall@yahoo.in World Rivers Day is observed on 29 September, the fourth Sunday every year. The theme for 2024 is “Waterways of Life.” It underscores the crucial role that Rivers play in sustaining life. It also highlights many values of our Rivers, strives to increase public awareness and encourages the…

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Indian Army organizes events on World Environmental Health Day across Manipur

Imphal: On the occasion of World Environmental Health Day, the Indian Army led an array of environment-focused initiatives and community engagements across Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Imphal East districts and Leimakhong Military Station reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and community welfare. A tree plantation drive was carried out at Leimakhong Military Station. Saplings of various kinds and…

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Biren tells MSC Bank to extend possible support to displaced people

Imphal:  Manipur State Co-operative Bank Ltd, (MSCB) need to extend possible support to the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) housed in various relief camps on priority, said chief minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday. Biren Singh virtually inaugurated two branches of the MSCB at the chief minister’s secretariat. Due to the unprecedented crisis in the State many…

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Green Consumer Day for Healthy Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist; email-nmunall@yahoo.in The 28 September is world Green Consumer Day, focusing primarily on importance of green habits of recycling, reusing and reducing waste material. The day also highlights the negative impact of consumerism on the environment. A green consumer is someone who is very much concerned about the environment and therefore,…

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No basis to believe report of infiltration of 900 trained militants from Myanmar : Kuldiep

Imphal:  There is no basis currently to believe in any input regarding infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to Manipur. This was said in a press statement released on Wednesday by security advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh and DGP Rajiv Singh. “In view of the recent reactions from different communities regarding input…

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Villagers lift Ban on Railway construction works in Manipur’s Noney after 2 years

Imphal: Makhuam (Marangjing) and Charoi Pandongba villages of Noney district, Manipur have lifted Ban on the NF-Railway construction work after two years. The railway line aims to connect foreign countries through Myanmar. The project has link with the Act East Policy of India government. Manipur earlier had no railway connections with rest of the country,…

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World Environment Health Day 2024

Dr N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email – nmunall@yahoo.in World Environmental Health Day is observed on 26 September since 2011 with this year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.” The day advocates not just about safeguarding ecological health but also realizing the effect as well as…

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