Instances of beneficiaries refusing to accept rice when agents allegedly tried to distribute in lesser quantities cropped up in almost all districts of Manipur. Several beneficiaries from different districts have urged the authorities concerned to look into the alleged irregularities in the distribution of rice.
The Sikh Society of Manipur under the aegis of the Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Imphal in association with the Khalsa Aid International has launched an initiative to help needy patients with supply of oxygen concentrators.
As the Manipur government takes the huge risk of procuring oxygen supply from other states in the fight against the pandemic, one big question that arises is - Did the N Biren Singh-led government miss the opportunity of getting oxygen plants and a dedicated COVID-19 hospital from the Japanese government?
Singda Dam, which is the main source of potable water supply in Imphal urban areas is failing to meet its objectives as the water demand of the growing valley population is ever-increasing.
In the effort “to preserve the wetlands of vital importance”, the Kakching district administration on March 23 issued an eviction order of “unauthorised occupation and activity within the wetlands”.
Manipur has as many as 24,000 children-cum-adolescent population using various forms of drugs, according to Keisham Pradip, a former member of the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR).
The Sheikh Brothers Seenaipung workshed for Muslim women at Kshetrigao in Imphal East aims to preserve and conserve culture and tradition of the community.
Located near lush green foothills, about 8 km from the capital city Imphal and close to the Nongmaiching hill range in Imphal East district, Yaralpat lake was once popular for its surrounding vegetation of Kombirei flower or Iris.
During this COVID-19 lockdown, the state government allowed cultivation of crops, but farmers continue to suffer due to the unusual weather temperature and unpredictable rainfalls.
