Shumang Leela dying in Manipur

‘Shumang Leela’  does not seem to have any audience.  This traditional form of performing art native to Manipur has lost its audience to the digital age. Co-operation from the government and masses is necessary to revive the numerous arts that have been part of our culture for many years. These arts carry with them an [...]

AIDS perception changing in Tamenglong

The dreadful disease of HIV/AIDS has immensely increased in Tamenglong district of Manipur and two patients died in 2008. “Leave the fear of the dreadful disease of HIV/AIDS and let us live healthy and enjoy life normally,” said Alupou Pamei, a patient of HIV/AIDS.While interacting with the  Imphal Free Press correspondent, Alupou said long ago [...]

Manipur cabinet for change in education system

With the aim to bring about massive changes in its present educational system, the Manipur cabinet on Monday has charted out a number of plans and policies. These plans which are intended to give a new touch to the educational system is also seen as a big boost for the students of the state. Briefing media [...]

38 hospitalised in Churachandpur village due to unknown disease

An unknown disease has plagued the residents of Misao Lhahvom since Sunday night. The village is located around 8 kms from Churachandpur police station in the south near the Khuga dam canal. (Churachandpur district is located in Manipur.) The epidemic has affected the villagers since Sunday night resulting in the hospitalisation of 16 persons within [...]

Fund search for pony conservation plan

As part of the ongoing effort to sustain survival of the endangered manipuri pony, Central authorities and foreign countries/international funding agencies are being approached to develop a heritage park wherein requisite facilities for the conservation of the indigenous ponies can be established.
According to functionaries of Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association, the multi-facility pony conservation [...]

NE States able to sustain environmental stress

The North Eastern States have been able to sustain population pressure, environmental stress with Manipur bagging the first position among others regions surveyed by Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) Chennai chapter across 28 States.  Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram bagged the next top slots respectively,” ESI Director of IFMR Centre for Development Finance Jessica Wallack said [...]

Ramvi crafts ‘excellence’ in remote Manipur

Wood-craft is his profession but making ‘wooden hats’ is his speciality.Meet D Ramwi of Makui Thambaram Liangmai village, Senapati district, a village about 33 miles from Kangpokpi. Well known for his craftworks, Ramwi is also a person recognised by the National Board of Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) and under their guidance has started a school [...]