Manipur Reports 60% Decline in Opium Poppy Cultivation

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited Established

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Saurauia Punduana: A Rare Discovery in Manipur

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) ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Manipur Proposes More Autonomy for Hill Councils Amid Conflict

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Meira Paibis

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Khongjom Day – Update (April, 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs