Items filtered by date: Tuesday, 07 March 2017

Imphal, 07 March 2017 ( Evening News ): Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, North East Industrial Scientific Technology, Lamphelpat will develop green campus at 5 Schools in Manipur. The Green Project sponsored by GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has chosen Wangkhei High School and CC Higher Secondary School in Imphal East and Kendriya Vidyalaya Lamphelpat, Assam Rifles Public School, and Praja High School Lamshang in Imphal West District in the first phase. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, (CSIR)  and North East Industrial Scientific Technology (NEIST) Lamphelpat today held an awareness program on development of Green Campus in schools of Manipur at its office. Speaking at the program, consultant, govt of Manipur Dr RK Nimai described the green project for the school campus under the supervision of CSIR North East Industrial Scientific Technology as a significant move. He said it will not only make the students aware of the environment but also help in protecting and preserving the environment. He said the students should be taught the importance of plants in the maintenance of the environment. Dr Nimai also stressed the need to give scientific knowledge about the plant the students are planting.

Imphal, 07 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : The stage is set for the second and last phase of the 11th Manipur assembly elections tomorrow. Voters in 22 constituencies will decide the fate of 98 candidates including congress heavyweights chief minister Okram Ibobi, deputy chief minister Gaikhangam and first time candidate Irom Chanu Sharmila of Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance, PRJA. The 22 constituencies are spread across 5 districts including Thoubal, Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong and Senapati. The voting will start at 7 AM at 1,151 polling stations amid tight security. The Election Commission has deployed 280 companies of central forces for peaceful, free and fair conduct of the elections. The elections in Manipur this time are billed as a crucial test for the 15-year-old Congress regime which is facing a stiff challenge from the BJP. The other important issues exercising the minds of voters are the alleged lack of development, massive corruption, misappropriation of funds and worsening law and order situation in the state. Counting of votes will be done on Saturday.