Deputy CM Losii Dikho: Naga-Kuki violence raises fresh concerns over Manipur Assembly elections The Hindu
Imphal: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has given the Manipur government 15 days to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) on the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians in May, warning that failure to comply could prompt the com…
Imphal: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has given the Manipur government 15 days to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) on the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians in May, warning that failure to comply could prompt the commission to exercise its civil court powers under Article 338A(8) of the Constitution. In […]
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Saikul MLA Kimneo raises constituency hardships in Assembly, seeks exam centre, essential supplies and better IDP facilities The Frontier Manipur
Speaking during the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people. TFM Report Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday raised a series of concerns over the hardships faced by […]
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Speaking during the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people.
TFM Report
Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday raised a series of concerns over the hardships faced by people in her constituency and the wider Kangpokpi district amid the prolonged communal conflict, urging the Manipur government to take immediate steps to improve access to essential services and support internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people.
The MLA also expressed appreciation for the security arrangements made by the state government, saying these had enabled her and her colleague, a Lok Sabha member from Saikul, to attend the Assembly session after nearly three years.
While acknowledging the government’s efforts to restore normalcy and peaceful coexistence among communities under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Hangshing placed three key issues before the House.
Demand for competitive exam centre:
The MLA said many aspiring students from the district had been unable to appear for competitive examinations in recent years because of insecurity and difficulties in travelling.
She urged the government to establish a Central government recruitment examination centre at Kangpokpi district headquarters, arguing that this would provide greater access to job aspirants and reduce the need for candidates to travel to Ukhrul amid security concerns.
Essential supplies disrupted for months:
Hangshing also sought uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines, medical facilities and fuel to all parts of the state.
Referring specifically to Saikul, she said the constituency had been deprived of supplies of essential food items and lifesaving medicines for more than three and a half months, which she attributed to economic blockades and counter-blockades imposed by sections of different organisations and communities.
She further said filling stations and petrol pumps in Kangpokpi district, particularly in Saikul, had remained shut during the period, creating additional difficulties for residents.
Concerns over IDP relief camps:
The MLA also highlighted the conditions of internally displaced people, particularly those staying in relief camps in Churachandpur.
Based on her recent visit to the camps, she said many displaced families were still living without adequate basic amenities, infrastructure and medical supplies.
She said financial assistance for rebuilding homes destroyed during the conflict was either being delayed or was insufficient to meet the actual costs of materials and construction.
Hangshing further pointed to overcrowding in relief camps, saying it had contributed to unhygienic conditions and inadequate privacy, particularly for women. She said displaced families were continuing to depend on limited government rations and monetary assistance that was inadequate for their needs.
The MLA urged the government to increase financial assistance, improve conditions in relief camps and expedite the reconstruction of destroyed houses to enable displaced families to rebuild their lives.
Concluding her intervention, Hangshing expressed hope that effective implementation of the measures would help reduce the possibility of further violence and contribute to restoring normalcy, peace and peaceful coexistence in Manipur.
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Speaking during the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people. TFM Report Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday raised a series of concerns over the hardships faced by […]
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Speaking during the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people.
TFM Report
Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday raised a series of concerns over the hardships faced by people in her constituency and the wider Kangpokpi district amid the prolonged communal conflict, urging the Manipur government to take immediate steps to improve access to essential services and support internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people.
The MLA also expressed appreciation for the security arrangements made by the state government, saying these had enabled her and her colleague, a Lok Sabha member from Saikul, to attend the Assembly session after nearly three years.
While acknowledging the government’s efforts to restore normalcy and peaceful coexistence among communities under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Hangshing placed three key issues before the House.
Demand for competitive exam centre:
The MLA said many aspiring students from the district had been unable to appear for competitive examinations in recent years because of insecurity and difficulties in travelling.
She urged the government to establish a Central government recruitment examination centre at Kangpokpi district headquarters, arguing that this would provide greater access to job aspirants and reduce the need for candidates to travel to Ukhrul amid security concerns.
Essential supplies disrupted for months:
Hangshing also sought uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines, medical facilities and fuel to all parts of the state.
Referring specifically to Saikul, she said the constituency had been deprived of supplies of essential food items and lifesaving medicines for more than three and a half months, which she attributed to economic blockades and counter-blockades imposed by sections of different organisations and communities.
She further said filling stations and petrol pumps in Kangpokpi district, particularly in Saikul, had remained shut during the period, creating additional difficulties for residents.
Concerns over IDP relief camps:
The MLA also highlighted the conditions of internally displaced people, particularly those staying in relief camps in Churachandpur.
Based on her recent visit to the camps, she said many displaced families were still living without adequate basic amenities, infrastructure and medical supplies.
She said financial assistance for rebuilding homes destroyed during the conflict was either being delayed or was insufficient to meet the actual costs of materials and construction.
Hangshing further pointed to overcrowding in relief camps, saying it had contributed to unhygienic conditions and inadequate privacy, particularly for women. She said displaced families were continuing to depend on limited government rations and monetary assistance that was inadequate for their needs.
The MLA urged the government to increase financial assistance, improve conditions in relief camps and expedite the reconstruction of destroyed houses to enable displaced families to rebuild their lives.
Concluding her intervention, Hangshing expressed hope that effective implementation of the measures would help reduce the possibility of further violence and contribute to restoring normalcy, peace and peaceful coexistence in Manipur.
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Speaking during the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people. TFM Report Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday raised a series of concerns over the hardships faced by […]
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Speaking during the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people.
TFM Report
Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday raised a series of concerns over the hardships faced by people in her constituency and the wider Kangpokpi district amid the prolonged communal conflict, urging the Manipur government to take immediate steps to improve access to essential services and support internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Hangshing said insecurity and disruption caused by the conflict had affected education, employment opportunities, supply of essential commodities and the living conditions of displaced people.
The MLA also expressed appreciation for the security arrangements made by the state government, saying these had enabled her and her colleague, a Lok Sabha member from Saikul, to attend the Assembly session after nearly three years.
While acknowledging the government’s efforts to restore normalcy and peaceful coexistence among communities under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Hangshing placed three key issues before the House.
Demand for competitive exam centre:
The MLA said many aspiring students from the district had been unable to appear for competitive examinations in recent years because of insecurity and difficulties in travelling.
She urged the government to establish a Central government recruitment examination centre at Kangpokpi district headquarters, arguing that this would provide greater access to job aspirants and reduce the need for candidates to travel to Ukhrul amid security concerns.
Essential supplies disrupted for months:
Hangshing also sought uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines, medical facilities and fuel to all parts of the state.
Referring specifically to Saikul, she said the constituency had been deprived of supplies of essential food items and lifesaving medicines for more than three and a half months, which she attributed to economic blockades and counter-blockades imposed by sections of different organisations and communities.
She further said filling stations and petrol pumps in Kangpokpi district, particularly in Saikul, had remained shut during the period, creating additional difficulties for residents.
Concerns over IDP relief camps:
The MLA also highlighted the conditions of internally displaced people, particularly those staying in relief camps in Churachandpur.
Based on her recent visit to the camps, she said many displaced families were still living without adequate basic amenities, infrastructure and medical supplies.
She said financial assistance for rebuilding homes destroyed during the conflict was either being delayed or was insufficient to meet the actual costs of materials and construction.
Hangshing further pointed to overcrowding in relief camps, saying it had contributed to unhygienic conditions and inadequate privacy, particularly for women. She said displaced families were continuing to depend on limited government rations and monetary assistance that was inadequate for their needs.
The MLA urged the government to increase financial assistance, improve conditions in relief camps and expedite the reconstruction of destroyed houses to enable displaced families to rebuild their lives.
Concluding her intervention, Hangshing expressed hope that effective implementation of the measures would help reduce the possibility of further violence and contribute to restoring normalcy, peace and peaceful coexistence in Manipur.
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Saikul MLA Kimneo raises constituency hardships in Assembly, seeks exam centre, essential supplies and better IDP facilities The Frontier Manipur
Manipur has remained embroiled in ethnic conflict since May 3, 2023, when violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The state witnessed widespread violence, displacement and loss of lives during the conflict. TFM Report As many as 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing in Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in […]
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Manipur has remained embroiled in ethnic conflict since May 3, 2023, when violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The state witnessed widespread violence, displacement and loss of lives during the conflict.
TFM Report
As many as 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing in Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed the state Assembly on Thursday.
Konthoujam was responding to a starred question raised by BJP MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh during the morning session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Responding to supplementary questions, the Home Minister said that, as per existing rules, a person is officially declared missing if they remain untraced for seven years.
However, considering the prolonged situation in the state, the government is considering extending assistance to the families of those who remain missing.
The minister said the state Cabinet is likely to take up the matter this month so that necessary assistance can be provided to the affected families.
On the April 7, 2026, Tronglaobi IED blast in Bishnupur district, which killed two minor children while they were sleeping, Congress MLA Kangujam Ranjit sought an update on the investigation.
Replying to the query, Konthoujam said the case had been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that one accused had been arrested.
The accused was identified as Sotminlal Palal, a resident of Molnom village in Churachandpur district, the minister said.
According to the Home Minister, the accused allegedly confessed during interrogation and stated that he belonged to the banned United Kuki National Army (UKNA).
Konthoujam said the investigation was still underway to ascertain whether the blast had any political motive and identify all those involved.
“Investigation is underway to find out whether the incident involves a political matter. Anyone involved will not be spared,” the minister said.
Responding to another starred question raised by Congress MLA Kangujam Ranjit regarding the Leilon Vaiphei incident of May 13, the Home Minister said four accused had been arrested and another four identified.
He said several civilians were held captive following twin ambushes reported in Noney and Kangpokpi districts, in which four civilians were killed.
The victims included three church leaders and one Naga man, according to the minister.
Konthoujam said the civilians who had been held captive were subsequently released. However, on the following day, six Naga civilians who were among those held captive were found dead.
The minister also addressed allegations by Naga organisations that the Kuki National Front (Presidential) faction, headed by the husband of Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, was involved in the abduction and killing of the six Nagas.
Konthoujam said the allegation was being investigated and that it had not yet been established whether the KNF(P), which is under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, was involved.
Naga organisations have been demanding that the KNF(P) chairman be booked and that Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen resign over the allegations.
Manipur has remained embroiled in ethnic conflict since May 3, 2023, when violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The state witnessed widespread violence, displacement and loss of lives during the conflict.
Tensions later emerged between Naga and Kuki communities in parts of the state following a February 7, 2026, altercation between Naga and Kuki youths at Litan in Ukhrul district. The incident subsequently escalated into wider communal tensions between the two communities.
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Tapentadol: The Silent Epidemic Ravaging Manipur Youth The Frontier Manipur
Tapentadol: The Silent Epidemic Ravaging Manipur Youth The Frontier Manipur
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What makes Tapentadol particularly alarming is its potency—approximately 300 times stronger than tramadol and other available painkillers. While primarily prescribed for musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, spondylosis, and gout, as well as neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, its misuse has spiraled into a public health crisis. By Mansoor Sharma […]
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What makes Tapentadol particularly alarming is its potency—approximately 300 times stronger than tramadol and other available painkillers. While primarily prescribed for musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, spondylosis, and gout, as well as neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, its misuse has spiraled into a public health crisis.
By Mansoor Sharma
Our beloved state has witnessed substance abuse evolve through multiple phases, with various illicit drugs and substances devastating an enormous youth population. While heroin has remained the primary drug of choice since the late 1980s, the abuse of pharmaceutical drugs has emerged as an equally significant threat.
We vividly recall the Spasmo-Proxvyon pandemic that swept through our youth in the early 2000s, lasting well into the decade. That crisis flooded treatment centers with dependency cases, fueled drug-related crimes, caused overdose deaths, created severe health complications, and left countless individuals with painful abscesses from intravenous use. Now, history appears to be repeating itself with a new pharmaceutical drug entering the market—Tydol—which follows an eerily similar pattern of abuse and consequences.
What Is Tapentadol?
Tapentadol, marketed under various names, comes in dosages of 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, and 200mg. This synthetic opioid-based painkiller is designed to counter moderate to severe pain through a dual-action mechanism: it activates ?-opioid receptors in the central nervous system while simultaneously inhibiting noradrenaline re-uptake, strengthening the body’s natural pain inhibitory pathways.
What makes this drug particularly alarming is its potency—approximately 300 times stronger than tramadol and other available painkillers. While primarily prescribed for musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, spondylosis, and gout, as well as neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, its misuse has spiraled into a public health crisis.
The Perfect Storm: Price Hikes and Easy Access
During the communal crisis of 2023-2024, heroin prices skyrocketed to Rs. 4,000-5,000 per container. Desperate users seeking cheaper alternatives discovered Tapentadol—readily available, significantly less expensive, and just as dangerous. Users began ingesting the drug or crushing tablets for intravenous administration. This transition from heroin to Tapentadol has dramatically increased, with treatment facilities across the state now reporting fresh cases of dependency, including among females, ranging from moderate to severe conditions.
The Agonizing Reality of Withdrawal
Withdrawal symptoms begin within 6-8 hours, peak at 36-72 hours, and typically last 7-10 days—though severe cases can extend up to 20 days. Sufferers endure rhinorrhea, fever, chills, severe body aches, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, agitation, hypertension, severe anxiety, insomnia, extreme weakness, piloerection, and yawning.
A Health Crisis Compounded
The situation grows more dire when considering the existing burden of viral infections—HIV, HCV, and HBV—already prevalent among injecting drug users in our state due to needle sharing practices. Tapentadol injection sites frequently swell and develop recurrent abscesses over time. In severe cases, patients develop myiasis (a parasitic infection where maggots grow inside living human tissue) and complicated ulcers from cellulitis (where bacteria enter through open wounds to infect deeper tissues). These critical cases demand prompt, intensive medical care.
The Data Speaks Volumes
Between January 2017 and January 2023, 933 cases of opioid use disorder were recorded, with 228 patients reporting Tapentadol as their primary drug—all registering after February 2017. The steady increase is alarming: from 14 patients in 2017 to 87 in 2022, with only a dip during COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. (Reference: Indian Journal of Psychiatry 67(2):p 256-259, February 2025 | PMCID: PMC11964174 PMID: 40181877)
Treatment approaches have shown promise, with studies demonstrating the efficacy of gabapentin, benzodiazepines, clonidine, and tramadol in reducing withdrawal severity. However, with increasing prevalence and limited resources, healthcare providers must develop evidence-based strategies to overcome treatment barriers. (Reference: Asian Journal of Psychiatry, © 2020 Elsevier B.V.)
Despite the devastating impact already witnessed, astonishingly, no drug safety alerts or advisories have been issued by the Pharmacovigilance Program of India (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, 2019). The current drug label does not even indicate Tapentadol as a Schedule H or H1 drug—a glaring oversight given the existing drug crisis and illicit trade networks that presumably intersect with our border state of Manipur.
What Must Be Done
The time for action is now. We urgently need:
– More research and studies to quantify the full scope of the Tapentadol problem
– Expert collaboration among healthcare professionals, Community Based Organisations, and NGOs
– Public awareness campaigns to educate communities about this grave danger
– Comprehensive data collection to develop effective withdrawal management protocols
– Strict regulations and enforcements on the sale and procurement of this drug
– Equipped treatment centers with vigilant, informed professionals
Our young lives are at stake. The silent epidemic of Tapentadol abuse is claiming victims, destroying families, and ravaging communities. We cannot afford to wait until the damage becomes irreversible.
(The writer is a counsellor at Vision Of Hope, TRUST Centre, Khonghampat)
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What makes Tapentadol particularly alarming is its potency—approximately 300 times stronger than tramadol and other available painkillers. While primarily prescribed for musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, spondylosis, and gout, as well as neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, its misuse has spiraled into a public health crisis. By Mansoor Sharma […]
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What makes Tapentadol particularly alarming is its potency—approximately 300 times stronger than tramadol and other available painkillers. While primarily prescribed for musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, spondylosis, and gout, as well as neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, its misuse has spiraled into a public health crisis.
By Mansoor Sharma
Our beloved state has witnessed substance abuse evolve through multiple phases, with various illicit drugs and substances devastating an enormous youth population. While heroin has remained the primary drug of choice since the late 1980s, the abuse of pharmaceutical drugs has emerged as an equally significant threat.
We vividly recall the Spasmo-Proxvyon pandemic that swept through our youth in the early 2000s, lasting well into the decade. That crisis flooded treatment centers with dependency cases, fueled drug-related crimes, caused overdose deaths, created severe health complications, and left countless individuals with painful abscesses from intravenous use. Now, history appears to be repeating itself with a new pharmaceutical drug entering the market—Tydol—which follows an eerily similar pattern of abuse and consequences.
What Is Tapentadol?
Tapentadol, marketed under various names, comes in dosages of 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, and 200mg. This synthetic opioid-based painkiller is designed to counter moderate to severe pain through a dual-action mechanism: it activates ?-opioid receptors in the central nervous system while simultaneously inhibiting noradrenaline re-uptake, strengthening the body’s natural pain inhibitory pathways.
What makes this drug particularly alarming is its potency—approximately 300 times stronger than tramadol and other available painkillers. While primarily prescribed for musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, spondylosis, and gout, as well as neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, its misuse has spiraled into a public health crisis.
The Perfect Storm: Price Hikes and Easy Access
During the communal crisis of 2023-2024, heroin prices skyrocketed to Rs. 4,000-5,000 per container. Desperate users seeking cheaper alternatives discovered Tapentadol—readily available, significantly less expensive, and just as dangerous. Users began ingesting the drug or crushing tablets for intravenous administration. This transition from heroin to Tapentadol has dramatically increased, with treatment facilities across the state now reporting fresh cases of dependency, including among females, ranging from moderate to severe conditions.
The Agonizing Reality of Withdrawal
Withdrawal symptoms begin within 6-8 hours, peak at 36-72 hours, and typically last 7-10 days—though severe cases can extend up to 20 days. Sufferers endure rhinorrhea, fever, chills, severe body aches, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, agitation, hypertension, severe anxiety, insomnia, extreme weakness, piloerection, and yawning.
A Health Crisis Compounded
The situation grows more dire when considering the existing burden of viral infections—HIV, HCV, and HBV—already prevalent among injecting drug users in our state due to needle sharing practices. Tapentadol injection sites frequently swell and develop recurrent abscesses over time. In severe cases, patients develop myiasis (a parasitic infection where maggots grow inside living human tissue) and complicated ulcers from cellulitis (where bacteria enter through open wounds to infect deeper tissues). These critical cases demand prompt, intensive medical care.
The Data Speaks Volumes
Between January 2017 and January 2023, 933 cases of opioid use disorder were recorded, with 228 patients reporting Tapentadol as their primary drug—all registering after February 2017. The steady increase is alarming: from 14 patients in 2017 to 87 in 2022, with only a dip during COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. (Reference: Indian Journal of Psychiatry 67(2):p 256-259, February 2025 | PMCID: PMC11964174 PMID: 40181877)
Treatment approaches have shown promise, with studies demonstrating the efficacy of gabapentin, benzodiazepines, clonidine, and tramadol in reducing withdrawal severity. However, with increasing prevalence and limited resources, healthcare providers must develop evidence-based strategies to overcome treatment barriers. (Reference: Asian Journal of Psychiatry, © 2020 Elsevier B.V.)
Despite the devastating impact already witnessed, astonishingly, no drug safety alerts or advisories have been issued by the Pharmacovigilance Program of India (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, 2019). The current drug label does not even indicate Tapentadol as a Schedule H or H1 drug—a glaring oversight given the existing drug crisis and illicit trade networks that presumably intersect with our border state of Manipur.
What Must Be Done
The time for action is now. We urgently need:
– More research and studies to quantify the full scope of the Tapentadol problem
– Expert collaboration among healthcare professionals, Community Based Organisations, and NGOs
– Public awareness campaigns to educate communities about this grave danger
– Comprehensive data collection to develop effective withdrawal management protocols
– Strict regulations and enforcements on the sale and procurement of this drug
– Equipped treatment centers with vigilant, informed professionals
Our young lives are at stake. The silent epidemic of Tapentadol abuse is claiming victims, destroying families, and ravaging communities. We cannot afford to wait until the damage becomes irreversible.
(The writer is a counsellor at Vision Of Hope, TRUST Centre, Khonghampat)
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Imphal: Around 150 to 200 registered nurses in Manipur’s Churachandpur district are at risk of missing the upcoming Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 after Imphal was designated as the only examination centre in the stat…
Imphal: Around 150 to 200 registered nurses in Manipur’s Churachandpur district are at risk of missing the upcoming Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 after Imphal was designated as the only examination centre in the state. The nurses say the ongoing ethnic conflict has made travel to Imphal unsafe, while the nearest alternative centre […]
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TNSD holds conference, All Naga Volleyball Championship in memory of Grinder Muivah Ukhrul Times
TNSD holds conference, All Naga Volleyball Championship in memory of Grinder Muivah Ukhrul Times
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TNSD holds conference, All Naga Volleyball Championship in memory of Grinder Muivah Ukhrul Times
TNSD holds conference, All Naga Volleyball Championship in memory of Grinder Muivah Ukhrul Times
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TNSD holds conference, All Naga Volleyball Championship in memory of Grinder Muivah Ukhrul Times
TNSD holds conference, All Naga Volleyball Championship in memory of Grinder Muivah Ukhrul Times
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Hand Grenade Hurled At Manipur Cong Leader Meghachandra’s Residence In Thoubal Northeast Live
Hand Grenade Hurled At Manipur Cong Leader Meghachandra’s Residence In Thoubal Northeast Live
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WC, NNPGs Warn Against Dilution of Article 371(A), Call for Implementation of Naga Political Agreements ukhrultimes.com
WC, NNPGs Warn Against Dilution of Article 371(A), Call for Implementation of Naga Political Agreements ukhrultimes.com
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WC, NNPGs Warn Against Dilution of Article 371(A), Call for Implementation of Naga Political Agreements ukhrultimes.com
WC, NNPGs Warn Against Dilution of Article 371(A), Call for Implementation of Naga Political Agreements ukhrultimes.com
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Manipur’s Moment? The Times of India
Manipur’s Moment? The Times of India
Manipur’s Moment? The Times of India
Manipur’s Moment? The Times of India
