Fisherman drowns at Loktak Lake due to storm
IFP Bureau21 Apr 2024
A fisherman died when his boat sank in Loktak Lake due to a storm which happened on Sunday.
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Poppy and the land laws
IFP Bureau3 Mar 2024
The issue of deforestation due to jhum cultivation has been debated enough. But now, the more pressing issue is of the devastation caused by poppy cultivation and its methods.
Migratory Birds and Loktak Lake
Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh26 Feb 2024
Loktak Lake is not just a source of livelihood, but a goddess to the people of Manipur and a mother to the fishing community. It is the cradle of Manipuri civilisation and culture.
‘Will remove Loktak Lake from Montreux record’
IFP Bureau4 Feb 2024
ALLAFUM Oinam Rajen secretary emphasised the need to work harder to protect and manage Loktak and all other wetlands in Manipur as most wetlands in Manipur are dying
Manipur wetlands facing degradation, four projects initiated
IFP Bureau3 Feb 2024
World Wetlands Day observed at NIT East Campus, Lamphelpat on Friday.
Survey reports decline in migratory birds at Loktak Lake
IFP Bureau26 Jan 2024
The census covered Loktak and Keibul Lampao National Park (KLNP) on January 20.
Loktak project extension faces stiff opposition from fishers
IFP Bureau17 Dec 2023
NHPC must clarify their stand to the public on how they propose to rehabilitate and resettle the thousands of human population impacted by the project, ALLAFUM stated.
Loktak conservation paramount to Manipur’s wellbeing: CM Biren
IFP Bureau16 Dec 2023
Loktak Development Authority (LDA), chairman M Asnikumar Singh highlighted the loss of large agricultural land, community displacement, and ecological losses due to the Loktak Hydro-Electric Project.
Public convention denounces NHPC extension
IFP Bureau11 Dec 2023
The public convention held at Ithai Wapokpi public ground in Bishnupur district on Sunday resonated that the locals will not survive without Loktak.
Removal of Phumdis: A great relief for villagers
IFP Bureau30 Nov 2023
The proliferation of phumdis (floating biomass) and wild plants and weeds in the Loktak lake has polluted the water causing water-borne diseases afflicting the local populace.
The bond with environment
IFP Bureau31 Oct 2023
The present land holding pattern in the hill areas of Manipur is one important factor impeding the growth of sustainable practices of agriculture and horticulture activities.
Urgent call to safeguard Loktak Lake
IFP Bureau14 Sept 2023
The LDA has appealed to the Centre for a comprehensive review of the environmental impact of the Loktak Hydel Project that was commissioned in 1984.
Government action plan at Loktak Lake violates Ramsar Convention: MP Aneel Hegde
IFP Bureau28 Apr 2023
"The LDA’s ‘development’ schemes are threatening the existence of Loktak fishers and farmers who are arguably the most environment and ecology friendly community in the world".
One-day stakeholders consultative meeting on Loktak lake held
IFP Bureau18 Apr 2023
Loktak Development Authority (LDA) is moving ahead with community participation, research, policies and conservation activities to fulfil the mandate of conservation and sustainable management of the lake, LDA chairman M Asnikumar Singh said.
Newborn hog deer rescued
Thoubal Correspondent20 Feb 2023
The newly born hog deer handed over to Veterinary Hospital of Manipur Zoological Garden on Monday.
Scrap Manipur Loktak Protection Act, demands ALLAFUM
IFP Bureau10 Feb 2023
ALLAFUM secretary Oinam Rajen, denounced the Manipur Loktak Protection Act (LPA) 2006 and stated the act has only allotted destructive powers to authorities with no mention of preserving the diverse ecosystem of Loktak lake.
Indian Bird Conservation Network to conduct bird census in Manipur's Loktak Lake
IFP Bureau25 Jan 2023
The bird census will be conducted n February 5 at 50 different counting sites at Loktak Lake in Manipur.
Awareness on conserving water birds held
IFP Bureau17 Jan 2023
Publishing about migratory birds in newspapers is not enough to maintain records. It should be recorded in a journal so that it will be recorded in the future, state Co-ordinator IBCN RK Birjit said.
Greater Scaup sighted in Manipur's Loktak lake after 94 years
IFP Bureau17 Jan 2023
Greater Scaup, locally called ‘Sadangman’ was sighted in portions of Hubidak and Takmu, parts of the Loktak lake, Manipur.
In a bid to boost tourism, government fails to save Loktak Lake, fishing community
Ningthoujam Victor Singh13 Jan 2023
While tourism and tourist activities around the Loktak Lake are growing, the fate of the fishers is becoming more uncertain as the catch has declined drastically.
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