EastMojo news reported on August 5, 2024, that the Naga People’s Front (NPF), an ally of the BJP-led government in Manipur, has called on the state government to expedite the Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections. This statement was issued by its General Secretary (Administration), Mr. Honreikhui Kashung, of the...
At a time when we had begun to re-imagine a fresh start after the pandemic and a lengthy 2-year lockdown on children’s education here in Manipur, we have been hit by another totally unexpected crisis. Since 3rd May, children’s lives have been turned upside down because of the prevailing conflict....
The decision of the Home Ministry to revoke the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar and fence the 1640 km boundary that most of the rest of India knows little about, is based on false premises and a misrepresentation of reality. It is also contrary to the...
MANIPUR HAS been evolving as an entity through the ages under different rulers with varying degrees of administrative and political control over hill areas. Dramatic changes in the Meitei society took place during the reign of Maharaj Pamheiba when Shantidas Gosai, a Hindu priest came to Kangleipak. He renamed...
EVERY TANGKHUL VILLAGE is a sovereign village when it comes to celebration of festival, namely, Luira Phanit, (seed sowing festival) Dhar-reo Phanit (post harvest festival) etc. No big village has the authority to impose smaller villages in fixing the date and time for celebration of any festival. Each village...
As I was watching a food show on Netflix called the Chef’s Table, I got motivated to write this. I do not intendto advertisethe documentary series but rather, to take us back to our indigenous food culture, habits, and recipes. I sincerely hope that someone will pick up this...
BY THE END of 2023, the ethnic violence in Manipur had taken a significant toll, leading to the loss of over 180 lives and the displacement of nearly 60,000 individuals. Against the backdrop of ongoing turmoil in Manipur, a significant deficiency in India's refugee policy has been thrust into...
Online education has become the buzz word these days. Literate and illiterate, old and young alike are abuzz with this technical word which came into limelight amidst the Covid-19 pandemic to compensate the loss of physical and traditional mode of education.
This virtual mode of education has many benefits, some...
Barring the environmental cost of a tree, this article is purely my thoughts and analysis. Any thought-provoking idea or supplementary to my thoughts would be highly appreciated.
Neo-Jhuming
Born and raised in Ukhrul district, Manipur, I have a responsibility to address the issue of current forest destruction triggered by Jhum cultivation....
THE ANNOUNCEMENT of BJP candidate for inner parliamentary constituency of Manipur caused jitters and flutters in the BJP circle. Rumours indicated that bigwig BJP leaders were shying away to contest from inner constituency. People perceived the delay in announcement as reluctance of prominent BJP leaders to risk defeat in...