Debate must continue
Nobody even the government has the right of stopping a debate, for it is an essential part of the democratic tradition. Even if the...
The Tripura factor
Look at Tripura where the indigenes were reduced to a minority in their own land. That was the catchphrase of the 80s when the...
Special protection?
Continuing with the debate we started in the last editorial, today we shall dwell upon the question of special protection. It was a British...
Split personality
We Manipuris are indeed a strange species on the earth, when it comes to the collective personality. We can certainly understand the symptom of...
Defence material
The recent incident of CSD items finding its way in local shops through the Sainik School Imphal employees is a reminder of the racket...
Calling attn please
Could someone explain the circumstances in which the state Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing was conspicuously absent in the house when the issue of MBBS/BDS...
Negative beginning
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s honeymoon is over. Although he was seen struggling with inherited financial troubles in the first SPF government his...
Strengthen other schools
It is not good enough that one has the intent for reforms. It has to be backed with practical issues and solutions. We have...
Flood Control
By Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh
The sun is once again shining down on us from the sky. The rains have ceased for the time being and...
Changing rites
As we evolve with the passage of time, the rites of passage governing our life evolves with the change of time. The early Manipuris...
Tackling drugs
Drug abuse has been an issue since the early 80s and we are still grappling with it. We are yet to find a foothold...
Reforming the police
Home Minister Gaikhangam’s series of inspection tours at various police facilities including the police headquarters has brought into focus the issue of proper police...
Sacrificial lamb
Is it because he is not really an Indian? Brigadier Laiphrakpam Ibotombi Singh of 13th Battalion Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) is the...
Whose road is it?
Leader Writer: Paojel Chaoba
As one drives along the streets of Imphal, it is an enduring experience of the public to have horns and sirens...