Topic: Manipur
Ethnic Tensions in Manipur
The ethnic conflict in Manipur has drawn attention to the volatile region between Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. This area has experienced violence, marked by recent clashes that resulted...
Manipur Takes Steps To Save Endangered Meitei Ponies
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...
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...
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... 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... 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... 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...
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...
Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival
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,...
What is Cheiraoba?
Cheiraoba, also known as Sajibu Nongma Panba, is a significant festival celebrated by the Meetei community that follows Vaishnav Hinduism in Manipur. This festival is considered one of...How the internal security challenges in Nagaland are different from that in Manipur and Tripura? Explain.
The internal security scenario in north-east is fragile. Insurgency and militancy have created havoc in north-east and are posing serious internal security challenges. The key common internal security...
