Area domination for LS election begins

State forces have started area domination in Tamenglong district in connection with the election to Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency scheduled on April 11.

Moreh denizens suffering from Govt apathy: Mani

While contending that many families settling in and around Moreh sub-division are yet to avail benefits of social security schemes and proper access to healthcare services, Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) acting chairman Khaidem Mani affirmed that the commission will notify the government of Manipur to do the needful for addressing the citizens’ grievances.

Dead fish surface over Kanglapat

Scores of dead fish reared by Fishery department at Kanglapat (moat) located on the southern side of Officers Colony, Sanjenthong and opposite to CC Higher Secondary School were found floating on the water surface over the past few days.

Election notice issued for outer seat, inner’s today

Election Commission of India on Monday issued notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls covering 91 seats in 20 states and UTs including the outer parliamentary seat of Manipur.

Khonglo villagers rue deprivation of “Go to Hill” benefits

As part of its campaign “See the Place and Meet the People”, Manipur Peace and Integrity (MAPI) Council on Monday interacted with villagers of Khonglo village under Kasom Block in Kamjong district, which is situated around 110 km from Imphal.

NPP to contest all 25 seats in Northeast

The National People's Party (NPP), which will make its political debut in Assam in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, on Sunday said it would contest the polls on the twin issues of the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the Inner Line Permit (ILP).

EC puts curbs on manifesto release, interviews

The Election Commission on Saturday barred political parties from releasing election manifestos in the last 48 hours before polling.

Media committee on Hepatitis C formed

Along with sensitizing media persons on issues surrounding viral hepatitis with special emphasis on hepatitis C, an Ad Hoc Media Committee to report issues on viral hepatitis and to develop media tools on hepatitis C reporting was formed during a sensitization workshop for media persons on hepatitis C at Classic Grande, Saturday.

Captive woman involved in drug case: NSCN-IM

NSCN-IM on Saturday clarified that the woman it arrested in Chandel district was for ‘interrogation’ purpose in connection with drug trafficking case.

Importance of Tongjei Maril in WWII discussed

As a part of the Imphal Campaign Talks conducted by World War II Imphal Campaign Foundation, discussion on importance of Tongjei Maril, also known as Silchar Track, in World War II was held on Saturday at Manipur Press Club here.

NPP fields Thangminlien; AITC eyes both seats

Even as the National People’s Party (NPP) officially announced nomination of party’s state president Thangminlien Kipgen for the Manipur Outer Parliamentary Constituency, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) declared that it would contest both the parliamentary seats in the state.

49 die in NZ mosque massacre

A gunman shot dead 49 people and wounded more than 40 at two New Zealand mosques, some as they were kneeling at prayer, livestreaming online some of the killings that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as terrorism.

Indian Railways keen to curb river pollution

In a major step towards preventing the Ijei River from pollution during the construction of a railway line, the Indian Railway has come up with a unique initiative to produce bricks from the waste soil that is usually being dumped in the river during construction.

MPs’ failure root cause of public discontentment: RK Ranjan

The growing discontentment among the people of Manipur over various unresolved issues is the failure of past MPs in playing their parts in the parliament as mandated by the people, said Dr RK Ranjan, who is in the ticket race of BJP for the ensuing Lok Sabha election.

NISA down SSU to reach CC Meet quarters

NISA knocked SSU out of the 61st CC Meet and set up a quarterfinal clash with defending champions NEROCA FC as the football event completed its 22nd match on Monday.

India to host U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020

India will host the U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020, International Football Federation (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino announced.

CPC teams make Governor’s Cup Polo semis

Chingkheihunba Polo Club (CPC) recorded an 8-5 win over MPSC-A on their way to the semifinals of the 29th Governor’s Cup Polo Tournament on Friday.

Industrial sector in North East

Challenges and future possibilities in the context of India’s Act East Policy

POLITICAL ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE

DR.CHINGLEN MAISNAM
India has accorded high priority to India’s Look East Policy. GOI’s interest in the countries to its east is evident from the fact that it has undergone a paradigm shift in policy and is moving away from “Look East” approach to “Act East” mode. India is not merely ‘Looking East’ but is now ‘Acting East’, thus, revising the title to ‘India’s Act-East Policy’.

Daniel Joseph Levitin

Eminent American-Canadian Neuroscientist, Cognitive Psychologist, Musician, Record Producer and Writer

DEBANANDA S. NINGTHOUJAM, PhD
There are great scientists. There are equally famous artists. But as, C P Snow famously said, the two cultures usually don't meet, i.e. the scientific and the artistic worlds don't intersect.

Industrial Policy Resolution # 4

LOUREMBAM ORENKUMAR
Apart from socialising the means of production in strategic areas, public sector provides a countervailing power to the growth of large houses and large enterprises in the private sector.

NEDA revival and BJP’s Congress-mukt agenda

THOUGH BJP managed to resurrect the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) and lend substance to its formation by bringing on board the alliance partners,

Modi factor to decide BJP’s fate

IT’S an established fact that electoral outcomes have been notoriously difficult to predict on account of vastly incongruent socio-political aspirations and differences in religious belief among the Indian voters.

2022 water vision at Centre’s mercy

HAVING endured shortage of potable water supply for the past many decades, citizens residing in Imphal are unlikely to feel or vocally express remorse that they would have to wait till year 2022 for the situation to improve.