Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in June 22, World Rainforest Day, is a wonderful opportunity to dive into the vibrant ecosystems of rainforests and discover the incredible diversity of life they support. As defined, rainforests are tall trees, mostly evergreen, with a high amount of rainfall. Many of the forests…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21st, highlights the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, emphasizing its connection to both individual well-being and environmental harmony. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscores the interconnectedness of personal health and the planet’s…
Imphal: Phubala women groups have issued an ultimatum to the governor, chief secretary and DGP of Manipur, demanding that the culprits involved in the Phubala firing incident allegedly carried out by Kuki militants be identified by 11 am on Friday. A 60-year-old farmer injured in the incident. The women groups warned that if their demands…
Imphal: A Kuki woman was killed in crossfire between security forces and suspected Kuki militants in Chingphei area, Churachandpur district. The incident took place shortly after a firing incident in Phubala, Bishnupur district on Thursday afternoon. The crossfire began around 3:30 pm when security forces moved into Chingphei for area domination following the Phubala incident….
Imphal: In a resolute move to safeguard the ecological integrity of forest lands, the Central Forest Division has launched a crackdown on illegal excavation activities that have surfaced under the guise of flood-related operations across Manipur. “The division has observed that several individuals and contractors are exploiting the recent floods as a cover to extract…
Imphal: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a meeting at Raj Bhavan here on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing education system, focusing on strengthening the system in the state. Secretary of the Department of Education (Schools), N. Praveen Singh, made a presentation highlighting progress in school enrolment. It also offered a district-wise overview of school…
Imphal: With the confirmation of 16 new COVID-19 positive cases the cumulative number of positive cases rose to 53 in Manipur on Thursday. The new cases were confirmed positive out of 38 samples tested on this day. Eight belonged to Imphal East, seven to Imphal West and one to Tengnoupal. The positivity rate was 42.1…
Imphal: A farmer was hit by a bullet allegedly fired by Kuki terrorist while he was working at his paddy field in Phubala of Bishnupur district on Thursday. The farmer was identified as Ningthoujam Biren, 60. He was hit by a bullet on his left arm, and rushed to Bishnupur hospital. About 8-9 rounds were fired…
Imphal: Government of India was alleged of Playing Divisive game in Manipur, during the 24th anniversary of the Great June Uprising day organised at the memorial complex, Kekrupat, here on Wednesday. The day was observed in commemoration of the historic people’s uprising of June 18, 2001, when 18 civilians were killed in a security force…
Imphal: With the confirmation three more Covid-19 active cases in Manipur, the cumulative number of positive cases in the new wave has risen to 37 on Wednesday. The three new cases was identified when 22 samples were tested. Each of the three belonged to Tengnoupal, Imphal East and Imphal West districts. Imphal West has the…
