Centre defers Manipur census; Kukis oppose 'NRC before census' call given by Meiteis, NagasThe Centre has postponed census operations in Manipur following civil society demands. This decision came after Union Home Minister Amit Sh...
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges people to shun bandhs, blockadesManipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has implored the public to engage in peaceful protests instead of bandhs, which he believes...
In 1972, Chicago began digging 110 miles of sewer tunnel up to 300 feet down; 50 years on, the Deep Tunnel has captured more than a trillion gallons of combined sewageChicago's Deep Tunnel project has been a vital safeguard for Lake Michigan over the past fifty years. Initiated in 1972, this impressive 11...
Manipur: DGP Mukesh Singh praises Cycle Patrol initiativeManipur DGP Mukesh Singh lauded the Cycle Patrol initiative as a vital tool for beat policing and community engagement, particularly in hil...
Manipur CM says drug trafficking routes have changed after 2023 crisis, largely diverting through MizoramManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh revealed that drug trafficking routes have shifted significantly post-2023 crisis, largely di...
Home ministry holds talks with Meitei groups to resolve the Manipur crisisOfficials from the Ministry of Home Affairs met with Meitei Civil Society Organisations in Delhi. The discussion focused on resolving Manip...
Role of Civil Society in shaping future of Indo-Pacific regionCUTS International hosted a webinar discussing the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Indo-Pacific region. Experts highlight...
Manipur organisations to launch stir if govt fails to locate two teenage boysVarious CSOs, Meira Paibis, most powerful women organisation, NGOs, social activists, student bodies and politicians together under a singl...
Robust, enlightened civil society essential for functioning democracy, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at a C20 meeting in Jaipur, stating that a strong civil society is fundamental to a functioning democr...
NITI Aayog empower group on Covid preparedness seeks support from civil society organisationsThe civil society organisations, on the other hand, suggested government issue standard operating procedures (SOPs) for home care services ...
Rope in NGOs down to every district to counter Covid-19, says CentreA nodal/mother NGO is also to be identified for coordination of all Covid-19 efforts. The district nodal officer and the ‘mother NGO’ is to...
Covid-19: Niti Aayog CEO writes to NGOs for assistance in relief measuresThe government had on March 29 constituted 11 empowered groups to suggest measures to ramp up healthcare, put the economy back on track and...
Government, CSOs must work together for efficient use of resources: Niti AayogOver 17 leading CSOs and 15 central ministries were part of the discussions to take forward the social sector initiatives of the government...
Civil society has only few rules to enforce governanceThe villains of the piece, with regard to corruption , have long been politicians and administrators, including the police.
Civil Society: The New PowerThis fed idealistic hopes about the birth of new trans-national global communities, and the demise of the nation-state.
NGOs under pressure to reveal their funding source, show the impact of their workAs NGOs gain traction in public and policy spaces, they face increasing pressure from the political class and citizens to reveal their sour...
- CSOs, ADB lawyers criticize Safeguards draft
The Asian Development Bank’s reputation will be put to a test as it begins with its multi-stakeholder consultation on its Safeguard policie...