Army, AR treats flood affected people in Manipur through medical camps

Imphal: Joint teams of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles (AR) conducted a medical camp at relief centres in Porompat, located in Imphal East, on Saturday. Medical assistance was provided to both internally displaced persons and flood-affected residents of Porompat and nearby areas. ‘The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have treated over 2,000 flood-affected people in…

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ASHA workers appraise grievances to Guv

Imphal: ​Members of All Manipur Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, here on Thursday. The members apprised the Governor of various grievances that they have been facing, especially their honorarium and requested him to look into it. The Governor acknowledged their concerns and assured them of all…

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World No Tobacco Day can Protect Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, observed since 1987. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products,” carries immense significance to the modern world to fight against tobacco from children, youths and future generations. The tobacco industry…

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CM Biren expresses ‘Heartfelt Gratitude’ to PM Modi over Rs 104. 66 crore sanction for Healthcare in Manipur hills

Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has expressed ‘Heartfelt gratitude’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health minister JP Nadda, and DoNER minister JM Scindia for sanctioning a sum of Rs 10,466.11 lakh (104.66 crore) to the Manipur government for the improvement of healthcare facilities in the state’s hill districts. The DoNER ministry on Wednesday…

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World Car Free Day for a Healthy Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in Car Free Day is observed worldwide on 22 September. Greenhouse gas emissions, toxic air pollution, traffic congestion, noise and rise of accidental deaths: these are just some of the negative impacts associated with cars. This day also called ‘carpooling’ or ‘car-lite’ encourages walking, using bicycles, buses, trains, carpools released…

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