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As per details, the curfew was reimposed after the Imphal valley
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Curfew was imposed in the entire Imphal valley on 21 September.

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As per details, the curfew was reimposed after the Imphal valley
As per details, the curfew was reimposed after the Imphal valley

Subtlest claim that the time limit was reinstated as a result of battles in the Imphal valley between groups of so-called vigilantes, including ‘Meira Paibis,’ who demanded the arrival of five men.

More than 10 people were hurt on Thursday as a result of security forces firing poison gas shells earlier in the day on nonconformists for attempting to attack police headquarters and demanding the unrestricted arrival of the five.

However movement of Person Belonging to essential services such as health, Electricity, PHED, Municipality, Press and Electronic media and to and for movement of flight passengers to airport shall be exempted from the imposition of curfew.

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Violence in Manipur: Naga organization issues harsh warning to stop allegedly unjustified acts by Kuki militants
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Violence in Manipur: Naga organization issues harsh warning to stop allegedly unjustified acts by Kuki militants

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The Tangkhul Naga Long, speaking on behalf of the Tangkhul Naga community, declared in a news release on September 20 that the community had long tolerated the militants’ repeatedly offensive and careless behavior.

On September 20, the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) expressed its strong condemnation and reiterated a stern warning against the allegedly unexpected and uncalled-for actions of fully armed Kuki Militants, who have been intimidating workers engaged in restoration and repair work along the Imphal-Ukhrul route as well as stopping and threatening innocent commuters and passengers.

The Tangkhul Naga Long, speaking on behalf of the Tangkhul Naga community, declared in a news release on September 20 that the community had long tolerated the militants’ repeatedly offensive and careless behavior. Despite being wronged, the community had shown the greatest restraint, placing a high value on the maintenance of serenity and peace in the area.

The Tangkhul Naga Long is currently calling for an immediate end to these protests of public annoyance in their area, which has historically been depicted by harmony and perseverance, even in the face of constant adversity.

The statement issued a strong warning to individuals who were included, stating that any inappropriate events caused by their incitements would only be the responsibility of the offenders. Each and every one of the terrible events that might occur would be attributed to them. The Tangkhul Naga Long also urged the Kuki villagers who lived near the Ukhrul-Imphal highway to seriously consider these events and put an end to such disruptions. Failure to do so could lead to responsibility being assumed in the event of any such inappropriate incidents.

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More than 200 harmed during IDPs' back home walk to security barricades
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More than 200 harmed during IDPs’ back home walk to security barricades

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Imphal, September 7, 2023: As thousands walked toward Peak bung in the Bishnupur area today, more least 200 individuals were hurt in security powers’ mediation and the following scuffle.

More than 200 harmed during IDPs' back home walk to security barricades
More than 200 harmed during IDPs’ back home walk to security barricades

People from Torbung and adjoining Meitei settlements were returning home to get comfortable their local areas with the backing of a huge number of individuals when they experienced security detours at Kwakta and Phougakchao Ikhai.
Security faculty shot an enormous number of live adjusts, elastic projectiles, nerve gas shells, and mimicked bombs with an end goal to scatter and contain the ocean of dissenters in Torbung who requested that the blockades be brought down and that they be permitted to securely get back.

Because of the security powers’ activities, various individuals endured injury. Charges additionally harmed others. Because of the explosions of poisonous gas adjusts and smoke bombs, in excess of 180 people supported splinter wounds.

In the rush, certain individuals were hurt, while others dropped.

The harmed were taken earnestly to different medical clinics for therapy and emergency treatment. Kwakta PHC treated around 60 patients, Moirang PHC treated 70, Cha-ritable Clinic Moirang treated 15, Bishnupur Region Clinic treated 49, and Raj Medi-city, Edges, and JNIMS in Imphal treated a couple of patients. A poisonous gas shell blast likewise caused splinter harm to one ANI writer’s wrist.

As indicated by sources, the general number of wounds today could increment.

Altogether, a huge number of people regarded the Planning Board on Manipur’s Honesty (COCOMI) appeal to allow dislodged individuals to get back to their homes of Torbung and encompassing locales to return home. Loads of individuals from everywhere the State swarmed Tidim Street, resisted the check in time, and made an endeavor to walk toward Torbung, Strikingly, starting from the start of the ongoing clash between the Kukis and Meiteis on May 3, a huge number of uprooted individuals from Torbung and close by areas of Phougakchao Ikhai and Kwakta have been not able to get back in light of the fact that their towns have been transformed into a “cushion zone” and are being kept up with by the security powers.

Despite the fact that the towns have been changed into “cushion zones,” SoO Kuki agitators have been involving a few pieces of these towns starting from the start of the contention. Equipped Kukis and their SoO assailants at the ATSUM “Fortitude” rally on May 3. In Pinnacle bung and encompassing districts, where the viciousness initially began, individuals from the “Fortitude Walk” had obliterated, burned to the ground, and vandalized homes and organizations claimed by individuals from the Meitei people group.

Today, Tidim Street saw a huge expansion in rush hour gridlock as large number of individuals walked or arranged from Moirang to the Kwakta Bazar region, where security faculty had raised blockades to impede admittance to Phou-gakchao Ikhai. Many thousands accumulated at a recreational area in Kwakta Bazar at around 10.30 am and afterward started walking toward Torbung.

More than 200 harmed during IDPs’ back home walk to security barricades

At Kwakta Bazar, an unsettling influence between people in general and the security work force prompted the last option turning to the utilization of nerve gas shells to scatter and discourage the majority. They got through the obstructions as the majority increased. security powers, including the Fast Activity Power (RAF), set up blockades to stop them as they walked to an extension near Phougak-chao Ikhai.

The group recited and asked that the blockades from Phougakchao to Torbung district be brought down and that the uprooted individuals be permitted to return to their homes. They had a problem with the foundation of “supposed support zones” in their networks. COCOMI agents talked with SP Meghachandra of the Bishnupur region and the officials of other security powers as the commotion escalated.

COCOMI’s agents urged the security staff to bring down and reposition their blockades during the conversation. People sat on the ground as the security faculty educated them to look for consent from higher-ups, people, individuals, sat on the ground and remained there from 1 pm to 3 pm. A brief time frame later, the gatherings became irritable and endeavored to take out the bars. Security powers incorporating the RAF released more than 200 live changes, versatile slugs and a remarkable number of nerve gas shells, which hurt in excess of 200 people.

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Mangka Mayannlambam and Oja Mangangsana felicitated after a successful tour of Switzerland and France.

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MaolKeki Foundation(MKF ) is pleased to announce the successful Tour of Switzerland and Franceby Ms. Mangkaand Oja Mangangsana from Laihui Ensemble. Accompanied by Ms. Nirupa Sanjenbam, Head of Projects of the Foundation who provided logistical and management support during the Tour, they left Imphal bound for Basel on 10thApril and returned to Imphal on 19th April after a series of five successful workshops and performances.

A successful tour of Switzerland and France Pic by By James Khangenbam

Felicitated after a successful tour of Switzerland and France.

The Tour started with a Masterclass at the Conservatoire de Musique et de Danse in Saint Louis, France, where students, young and old, from the class of Ms. Marie Royer Camilleri were able to sing and dance along with Mangka and Oja Mangangsana. Following the exchange, some of the participants were open to learning further in the form of month-long exchange programs between Lalhui and the school.

The second event of the Tour was a performance in Allschwil, Switzerland, at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute or Swiss TPH, one of the world’s leading institutes in global health. Swiss TPH has been helping to develop the last-mile integrated agriculture and health programs run by the MaolKeki Foundation in rural parts of Manipur.

The third performance was a concert in an intimate setting at the Caveau du Café Littéraire, also in Saint-Louis, during which the Manipuri artistes were joined by Ms. Angela Sterzer, a German lady who teaches Manipuri dance in Paris. MKF would particularly like to thank Mr. Stéphane Valdenaire for helping to organize this and Saint Louis Mairie for hosting us.

The highlight of the Tour was a concert at India Day in Riehen, Basel, during which Mangka and Oja Mangangsana performed as a father-daughter duo as well as in collaboration with Angela and Mr. Enrico Lenzin, a well-known Swiss Alphorn player.

Together, they mesmerized a crowd of over 700 people with a beautiful rendition of Manipuri dances, folk songs, Pena music, and Swiss Alphorn. Team Laihui is already working on a plan to continue the collaboration with Enrico with a joint concert in Manipur so those in Manipur can also enjoy the unique music created by the fusion of east and west instruments and vocals.

For the invitation and support throughout the entire process, MKF would particularly like to thank Dr. Ram Mitra, President of the Association of Friends of India Basel.

Mangka’s last performance in Switzerland was hosted by the Indian Embassy in Bern on 17 April during which Mangka and Oja Mangangsana gave yet another beautiful rendition of Manipuri folk dances, songs and music to an audience comprising of Embassy staff, important stakeholders and supporters of the Tour. The show culminated with Mangka and Oja Mangangsana being felicitated by Mr. Deepak Bansal, Chargé d’Affaires.

Dr. Shachi Gurumayum, a Trustee of the MaolKeki Foundation who played a pivotal role in putting this Tour together, said, “MKF is truly honoured and proud to have been able to put this Tour together. The artistes did a tremendous job and we were very impressed at how their online collaboration prior to the Tour materialized into a concrete and fantastic performance over two days of practicing together.

Tour and collaboration, a first of its kind between French, German, Manipuri and Swiss artistes, would not have been possible without the benevolent support of many organizations and individuals around the world.”

”Dr. Shachi further added, “MKF would like to thank all the donors and supporters, especially the Government of Manipur, Manipur Tourism, European Manipuri Association, Association of Friends of India Basel, Gemeinde Riehen, Swisslos, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Ville de Saint Louis Alsace, Laihui, Thawai Hou, Balmetica, The Classic Group of Hotels, and 11 Manipuris living around the world who each made significant individual contributions.”

About MaolKeki Foundation

MaolKeki Foundation is a pioneering organization established with the purpose of catalysing positive development in Manipur primarily in the areas of agriculture, education and healthcare. MaolKeki Foundation is registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, and more information can be found at http://www.maolkekifoundation.org.

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59th Femina Miss India to roll out at Imphal on 15th April

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Many notable figures from the entertainment industry are set to grace the grand finale of Femina Miss India 2023 slated to be held at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Imphal on April 15. All the contestants of the 59th Femina Miss India contest arrived at Imphal. 

By James Khangenbam 9 April 2023 Imphal:

59th Femina Miss India to roll out at Imphal on 15th April PIc By Deepak Oinam

59th Femina Miss India to roll out at Imphal on 15th April

Notably, this is the first time the event will be held in the entire North East. According to a statement, the glamourous evening will witness the attendance of many celebrated personalities. The star-studded night will feature performances by big names including Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan. 

The show will be anchored by Manish Paul and Bhumi Pednekar. The pageant will feature the 30 State winners, who will be competing for the coveted title of Femina Miss India 2023. The winner of the pageant will represent India at the Miss World pageant.

The State winners will be walking the ramp in ensembles designed by renowned designers Rocky S and Namrata Joshipura.

A special show by Robert Naorem, featuring traditional costumes will aim to promote the textile, art and culture of the State. The 30 State winners will be judged by a panel consisting of Femina Miss India Universe 2002 and mentor Neha Dhupia, boxing icon Laishram Sarita Devi and designers Rocky S and Namrata Joshipura. 

Some of the former and the reigning Miss India winners will also be putting up a dance performance through a fashion segment.  Chief Minister N Biren Singh will also grace the event which is hosted by Manipur Tourism. 

“Extending a hearty welcome to all the contestants of Femina Miss India to the Jewel of India, the Land of Culture, Manipur with the Grand Finale happening here, I hope you enjoy your stay and carry the message of goodwill, friendliness and warm hospitality of Manipur on your departure,” the Chief Minister said in a Facebook post.

It may be noted that India is among the few countries to have won six Miss World titles. The winners are Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chhillar (2017).

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State authority discusses on Liquor Policy 
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State authority discusses on Liquor Policy 

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A high-level meeting was convened today to work out a mechanism of regulating liquor in Manipur at the Chief Minister Secretariat. During the meeting chaired by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, an expert committee on formulation of white paper on regulating liquor apprised the Cabinet Ministers about their findings and the growing need to implement an appropriate liquor policy through power point presentation. 

By James Khangenbam 9 April 2023 Imphal:

State authority discusses on Liquor Policy 

State authority discusses on Liquor Policy

As per the findings of the expert committee, some locally brewed liquors were found containing toxic chemicals while comparing with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brought from other States. Through the PowerPoint presentation, the committee also showed that many habitual drinkers died of liver diseases in Manipur as majority of the local brewers don’t practice quality control.

Discusses on Liquor Policy

The attendees of the meeting also held discussion on health hazards and other negative impacts of consuming adulterated liquor, following which the expert committee tabled that the rate of deaths and infection by liver disease and other ailments caused by consuming adulterated liquor will decline considerably if the practice of selling and brewing liquor is regulated properly.

The committee went on to mention that the prohibition placed on liquor in Manipur is ineffective and as such it would be more productive to regulate it by fixing a legal drinking age and implementing alcohol law strictly. Saying that there is a misconception among a section of people that lifting prohibition will lead to more demand for alcohol in the State, the expert committee explained that regulating liquor will be better for the society as a whole.

Many students in the age group of 15 to 19 drink liquor habitually as per the findings, the committee explained to the Chief Minis- term and the Cabinet Ministers. The presentation concluded by observing that regulating liquor will be a better option than prohibiting it.

The expert committee, on the other hand, said that submission of an official report of their findings will take some time. After the meeting, the Chief Minister, in his Facebook post, said that the Government will share the findings of the expert committee to the public soon.

The State Government decided to partially lift the ban on brewing, consumption and sale of liquor to boost the State’s revenue as well as minimize health hazards caused by the consumption of illicit alcohol on September 21 last year.

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Cheiraoba Celebration Manipur

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Sajibu Cheiraoba is praised in Manipur to stamp the conventional lunar new year.

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Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)

CM Biren Singh, in his message, said that Sajibu Cheiraoba marks the start of another lunar year for the Meitei people group.

On this occasion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba, which marks the beginning of a new lunar year for the Meitei community, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur. May the almighty bless everyone with good health, happiness and prosperity.

Yaifaraba Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba!
May this favorable celebration fill individuals of the state with trust, bliss and bunches of accomplishment.
I wish and supplicate that Manipur proceeds to thrive and develop with the favors of the all-powerful.

In a tweet, PM Modi expressed, “Good tidings to everybody, particularly individuals of Manipur on the exceptional event of Sajibu Cheiraoba. I petition God for a cheerful and sound year ahead.”

Likewise, Manipur Lead representative La Ganesan broadened his good tidings on the favorable event of the new year for the state’s Meitei people group.

On the first day of the Sajibu lunar month

The state celebrates numerous celebrations as a feature of its strict goals and culture. One of the most conspicuous celebrations is Sajibu Nongmapanba, otherwise called Cheiraoba. The Cheiraoba celebration of Manipur denotes the start of the customary New Year and is commended with extraordinary energy and joy. On this day, local people send each other warm good tidings, clean their homes, brighten them, love their God, and visit their family members. Individuals additionally assemble and ascend the nearest mountain slant top representing the climb of human advancement.

On the first day of the Sajibu lunar month, the first month of the Manipuri or Meitei lunar calendar, Cheiraoba is honored, the Cheiraoba celebration essentially falls in late Walk or early April.

We find antiquated texts of Meitei cosmology or crystal gazing which is particular from different societies in central area India. We likewise find comparable customs of festivity of the New Year on similar date as Sajibu Nongma Panba in different pieces of the nation additionally and past in South East Asia.

Sajibu Nongma Pānba prominently known as Meetei Cheiraoba is the primary day of the principal month of Meitei schedule Sajibu.

Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)

Essentially, as per the Hindu lunar schedule, the lunar New Year is commended around the same time as in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and numerous other Indian states.

As indicated by the supporters of the Meitei native confidence, Meitei New Year or Sajibu Nongma Panba began during the rule of Lord Maliya Phambalcha (1359 BC-1329 BC), otherwise called Koi. Koikoi rose the privileged position at 25 years old years. From this day, the dating of Meitei schedule (Cheiraoba) known as Mari-Fam was presented.

Thus, 1359 BC will be 25 MF, and 2000 Promotion will be 3334 MF in Meitei schedule accepting the birthday of Koikoi as 00 MF. however, [4] Lord Koikoi ruled till 1364 MF, as indicated by the Meitei schedule (the Meitei calender is as yet muddled and unpublished). Not to neglect, Koi climbed the privileged position from Lord (Ningthou in Meitei) Kangba (1405-1359 BC).

In any case, Hindu crystal gazers would contend that the Meitei schedule doesn’t have essential number of days in a year and that changes were made in the Hindu schedule so as oblige the hole. What they didn’t make sense of was that, Meiteis have their own particular manner of changing the days as should have been visible in the dead months (Asiba Thaa) reflected in their schedules. At times, a similar Meitei lunar month is found successively and the subsequent one is taken as the genuine Thabaan. That is the manner by which the days are determined by the Meitei schedule.

The New Year day starts with ceremonial contributions of natural products, vegetables, rice and other uncooked food things to the Meitei divinity Lainingthou Sanamahi in the first part of the day. In the wake of getting endowments from Lainingthou Sanamahi, a significantly number of dishes is arranged utilizing the contributions.

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STATE’S 4 FILMMAKERS INVITED FOR INDIE8 FEST

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In a major recognition of their filmmaking talent, four filmmakers from the state have been invited to showcase their documentary films at the Indie8 fest 2023. The festival, which is set to run for three days from 8-10 March , will feature a number of acclaimed independent films from across the country.

STATE’S 4 FILMMAKERS INVITED FOR INDIE8 FEST

The four filmmakers who will be representing the state at the festival are, Borun Thokchom, Oinam Doren, Amar Maibam, and James Khangembem.

Their documentaries cover a range of topics, from social issues to cultural heritage and environmental concerns. The Indie8 fest is expected to draw a large audience of film enthusiasts and critics, and is seen as a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals.

The inclusion of the four filmmakers from the state is a testament to the growing reputation of the region’s film industry and its potential to produce world-class cinema. The Film Festival is organised by the Mass Media, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong in collaboration with Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan and the north east india archives.

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