Manipur

Manipur Takes Steps To Save Endangered Meitei Ponies

May 20, 2024

In an important joint effort, the Government of Manipur, along with several equestrian groups and state offices, has taken steps to keep the Manipuri Pony, also called the Meitei Sagol, from going extinct. At a meeting on May 16 in ..

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Manipur Reports 60% Decline in Opium Poppy Cultivation

April 15, 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced a significant victory in the state’s fight against opium poppy cultivation, with a 60% decrease in the cultivation area over the three-year period from 2021 to 2024, based on a report by ..

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Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited Established

December 18, 2023

The Manipur Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited (MSBCL), marking the end of a prohibition that lasted over 30 years. This decision legalizes the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol in specific regions of ..

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Saurauia Punduana: A Rare Discovery in Manipur

November 29, 2023

The Saurauia Punduana, categorized as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been found for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. This discovery was made during a recent Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) ..

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Manipur Proposes More Autonomy for Hill Councils Amid Conflict

September 5, 2023

Manipur’s state government has proposed granting more autonomy to existing autonomous hill councils in an attempt to address the ongoing conflict and appease the Kuki community. The Kuki community has been demanding separate administration since the violence erupted on May ..

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Meira Paibis

June 30, 2023

The Meira Paibis, also known as the “women torch bearers” or “Mothers of Manipur,” hold great significance in the state of Manipur. They are regarded as a powerful moral force and serve as society’s conscience keepers. Their presence and importance ..

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Khongjom Day – Update (April, 2023)

April 25, 2023

Khongjom Day is a significant event in the history of Manipur that commemorates the bravery of the state’s soldiers who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri War. The battle occurred at Khongjom in Manipur’s Thoubal district. It marked the start of ..

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Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival

April 20, 2023

The Hun-Thadou cultural festival is an annual celebration of the Thadou community in Manipur. It is a time when the Thadou people come together to honor their customs, culture, and religious beliefs. Recently, the 5th edition of the festival was ..

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