N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in As COVID-19 has swept, the world has seen first-hand how a disease outbreak without the tools to halt and treat it can disrupt health systems, economies and threaten the populations. This has led many countries to wake up to the importance of pandemic preparedness. Currently, India is emerging with many…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in Mountains are one of the oldest nature’s pristine structures, stolid and regal they stand against the sky, of such a size that they can catch entire countrysides in their shadow, and turn back the ravages of storms against their unflinching sides. They are the source of recreation and resource, with…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom of expression, the right to work and education inherent to all human beings. Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December with this year’s theme, ‘Consolidating and Sustaining Human Rights Culture into the Future’. Human rights and the environment are…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in We look at nature and see all the beauty and prosperity around us. While many people recognize that clean air and water are signs of a healthy ecosystem, most of us do not realize that a critical part of the environment is right beneath our feet. The ground plays an…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in COP-28 began in Dubai on November 30th, one of the gleaming cities built on the wealth of fossil fuels that sparked outrage among environmentalists. The region is short on water and home-grown food. The rising heat of summer is becoming inhumane. And the city built on these desert sands is…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in As we approach, the National Pollution Control Day, the significance of the day reflects on the impact of pollution on our health and planet. It reminds us to take responsibility to reduce pollution towards creating a cleaner and healthier environment. This day is observed on 2nd December to give honour…
By : Seram Neken ‘Separate Administration with Legislative Powers’ surfaced as the main demand of the United Peoples’ Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO) during the first round of talks with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) representatives in New Delhi on July 26 last. Kuki militant groups reportedly urged the Centre to withdraw the…
