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Summary In a remarkable act of community service, the Rongmei Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Manipur took on road repairs to improve the deteriorating Tamenglong-Tamei-Tousem route. Led by the Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) and other community groups, volunteers filled potholes and restored damaged areas. Their efforts, supported by local MLA Janghemlung Panmei, significantly improved…
Short Summary Tamenglong district in Manipur has seen an impressive boost in infrastructure with the completion of 12 essential projects. Initiated to improve connectivity, healthcare, education, and food security, these developments include a new sub-station, road networks, and a hospital ward. Remaining projects like the science block at Tamenglong College and a synthetic football turf…
Summary The Amur Falcons, known for their record-breaking migration, have once again arrived in Manipur. These raptors travel over 22,000 kilometers from Siberia and China to Africa, stopping in northeast India, including Manipur, to rest and feed. Their annual migration has become a significant event, drawing attention to the need for conservation efforts. Villages like…
Summary The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) strongly opposes the Union Environment Ministry’s initial approval for oil and gas exploration in the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. The sanctuary is rich in biodiversity, home to species like tigers, leopards, and hornbills. The RNCM argues that the exploration threatens indigenous rights and the…
Poppy cultivation, commonly associated with the production of opium and its derivative drugs like heroin, has long been a serious concern in certain parts of India, particularly in states like Manipur. The state has been waging a war on drugs for years, and one of the recent significant developments in this battle was the destruction…