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Seed Sowing festival of the Nagas celebrated

Nagas in Manipur celebrated Lui-Ngai-Ni, the seed sowing festival on 15^th February. The State level celebration function was held at Kapaam village in Chandel district under the aegis of the United Naga Council (UNC) with the theme “One culture, one destiny” Attending the celebration function as chief guest, Manipur Water Resources Minister, Awangbow Newmai stressed the need for preserving culture and tradition which he termed as the priceless gifts of forefathers.

“We need to preserve our culture. Not only songs and dances, we should also preserve habits and culture. Let us keep up all the good cultures and habits of our forefathers. It is the priceless gifts of our forefather,” he said. Asserting that Nagas are peace loving people, the Minister urged the people to show it through their deeds. “Let us spread the message of peace by way of respecting other communities” . Transport Minister Khashim Vashum, recalled the efforts to bring into shape the ‘Lui-Ngai-Ni’ as a common festival of Nagas living in the State of Manipur.

He himself was actively involved in shaping the festival around 30 years ago, added the Minister.The concept of the seed sowing festival was consolidated after a great deal of studies and consultations and christened as ‘Lui-Ngai-Ni’ in the year 1986 and its celebration took shape in 1987, he added.

Seed Sowing festival of the Nagas celebrated.

Many sitting Naga MLAs, Outer Manipur Lok Sabha MP Dr Lorho S Pfoze, ex-Ministers, ex-Parliamentarians and ADC members also attended the occasion. In his presidential address, Ng Lorho president United Naga Council said that the celebration of the festival under the theme “One culture, one destination” is to show “oneness in diversity” Lorho observed that westernization has deeply inflicted on the culture of the Nagas, and added that the festival aims to imbibe the fundamental principle of social norms and value system.

“We aspire to have a Nation where law and justice is the rule of law and where the lowly are secured,” the UNC president added.The celebration of the festival is also a political message to a common destination and to rekindle the past glory, according to the UNC chief.

In today’s event, various activities like folk songs, cultural dances, blowing of Lui-Ngai-Ni trumpet, beating of drums and lighting of Lui-Ngai-Ni fire were performed by different Naga tribes.The blessings of seeds were invoked by the chief of Kapaam village. Transport Minister Khasim Vashum, Chandel AC MLA SS Olish, Tamenglong AC MLA Janghemlung Panmei, Ukhrul AC MLA Ram Muivah, Karong AC MLA J Kumo Sha and other public leaders including ex-MLAs and ex-ADC Members also attended the function.

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6th Women Intl Polo Tournament kicks off

February 17, 2023September 11, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 16, 2023

Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the 6th Women International Polo Tournament today at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal on 15^th February. The six days tournament organized by Manipur Tourism in association with All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA) is participated by five teams – South Africa, Luxembourg, India (IPA), India (Manipur-A) and India (Manipur-B). Addressing the gathering during the inaugural ceremony, N Biren Singh welcomed the participating teams including Indian Women Polo teams and international teams.

Mentioning that the Women’s International Polo Tournament is being organised at Mapal Kangjeibung every year, he stated that the 6th edition is being organised after a gap of two years due to the Covid pandemic. The Chief Minister continued that Manipur is famous for ‘Polo’ and the State is regarded as the birthplace of modern polo.

Adding that the people of Manipur are proud of their forefathers for having gifted this game to the world, N Biren said that holding such a tournament would not only help in projecting the State as the birthplace of the game, but would also serve as a platform to promote the importance of preserving the game and the endangered Manipuri pony.

N Biren further stated that Sagol Kangjei is not just a game as it symbolises the role of Manipuri pony and the techniques of warfare of the Manipuri soldiers in defending the sovereignty of Manipur during the olden days.

Manipuri ponies had always been a part of the State’s civilization and its culture, he added. Mentioning that Chief Minister’s Sagol Kangei Championship had also been started during the Sangai Festival 2022, he added that the uniqueness of the game is the use of horse, which is wild in nature.

The Chief Minister continued that considering the importance of preserving the endangered “pony”, the Manipur Police Department had introduced the Sagol Police. A part from this, 10 horses will be reared at each Battalion of Manipur police, he added.

Informing that breeding grounds for pony had been developed at Pangei and Lamphelpat, he appealed to the pony breeders to take their horses to the breeding ground. Concluding his speech, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the tournament would go a long way in establishing the State as a polo tourism destination in India.

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated that different Sagol Kangjei and Polo tournaments had been started at various places of the State to promote the game and preserve the endangered horse breed.

He also said that the people of Manipur should appreciate the Chief Minister for taking up many initiatives to protect the pony. The Minister continued that many teams from different countries had come to the State and participated in polo tournaments organized on different occasions.

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Manipur clinched 7th position in Khelo India Youth games

February 16, 2023April 19, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 16, 2023

Manipur finished 7th position at the just concluded Khello India Youth Games 2023. The game is participated by 36 states and union territories. Around 5000 atheletes participated in the tournament. Manipur scored 13 golds, 9 silver and 12 bronze to secure the seventh position. Madhya Pradesh who has the largest contingent scored the highest medals and secured the first position in the medal tally.

During the tournament, seven national youth records were created by a Manipuri weightlifter. M. Martina Devi who won the Girls 81kg+ category with a total lift of 199kg created national records in Snatch (88kg), as well as in Clean and Jerk (111kg). In fact, Martina broke a total of seven national youth records enroute to her gold medal. Manipur clinched the title by defeating West Bengal with a score of 1-0 in the girls’ football final.Athletes from Manipur dominated the Thang-ta, a traditional Manipuri martial art form, competitions at Mandla’s District Sports Complex, clinching five golds. Assam, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh also won a gold each in the sports discipline.

Earlier the sports ministry had opened Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal with the aim to identify and provide world-class training to athletes in the state in their specialised sports. The Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal was chosen as the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) and was virtually inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, the union minister of sports and youth affairs, in 2020. Three disciplines — archery, hockey and weightlifting — were selected to be part of the KISCE initially under which one state could have one discipline and weightlifting was declared as the state discipline of Manipur. Khelo India, the national programme for development of sports also established 16 sports centres across 16 districts in Manipur last year. The initiative was part of the Centre’s vision to open 1,000 new Khelo India Centres (KIC) in all states and Union territories, with at least one KIC in each district of the country. The sports ministry in partnership with the state governments is providing grassroots-level sports infrastructure to young sporting talent in different parts of the country under the Khelo India National development program for sports.

Manipur is considered as the power house of sports and the Central government has taken up steps to establish a sports university in the state which would be first of its kind in the country. The state which is geographically smaller compared to other states of the country with a population of around 30 lakhs has produced large number of sporting talents so far. The dedication, efforts and passion the people of Manipur have towards sports is often appreciated by many. Many state athletes are inducted in the central service and they are pursuing their career in bigger cities.

On a brighter note, at the grassroot level, culturally almost all local clubs in the State celebrates the holi festival (Yaoshang in Manipur) with 5 days of fun, literary and sporting events annually. Mostly the youths and elderly organise the sport events encouraging the children to participate. And the tournaments are concluded with award ceremonies. Often children participate the sporting event with much love, celebration and cherish memory besides winning accolades in winning prizes.

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Oral Literature festival, first of its kind celebrated in Manipur

February 16, 2023April 17, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

By James Khangenbam 16 Feb 2023 Imphal

A resourceful and thought-provoking festival of literature commemorating the birth centenary of Maharaj Kumari Binodini throws open a larger perspective of literary works. Beyond literature, the four-day festival also highlighted the importance of preserving wisdoms and knowledge of any community by preserving the language they speak. Often encrypted in a fading language, a sensibility or a wisdom gets disappeared when a language dies. Be it a healing, ecological wisdom or any knowledge, the sensibility of every community living in the world might differ but the diversity is a wonder. The Listener’s Festival of Orality brings hope and understanding with international and institutional participation who are working on ground to preserve and protect languages across the globe.

Literature is a strong medium of human expression that captures the time in words. Perhaps opening up the horizon of literature draws greater interest and the festival of oral literature was one such event. It was a literature festival without books, where song lyrics are traced to their inspiration and source. The significance of Khongjom Parva a traditional 1891 ballad that narrates the Anglo Manipuri war in Manipur comes out distinctly in the festival. Khongjom Parva is a very popular ballad in Manipur for its unique historical story telling celebrating the valour of the Manipuri soldiers who put up a fight with the British soldiers at Khongjom.

A language which has less than ten thousand speaker is considered endangered recalled Hezekiel Dlamini, UNESCO New Delhi. Creating Digital Resources for the promotion of indigenous languages was one panel hosted by Central Institute for Indian Languages. The other panel hosted by the same institute is on developing collaborative scholarship on language and culture. Gilvian Muller de Oliveira, UNESCO Chair on language Policies for multilingualism, Professor Shobhana Chelliah, Indiana University, Aleena Brahma from CIIL, Sentila Yanger a Padmashree awardee, A Peterson, Associate Professor of Lingusitics, Dartmouth College, Mary Burke from University of North Texas, Denton attended the festival as resource person.

L Somi Roy, director of the festival remark that, “Globalization attracts cargoes of homogenization and sensibilities of uncountable communities are overshadowed in the process. A culture can begin to understand itself only by comparison and juxtaposition with other cultures. We need collaborative study with the outside or else North East culture will be repeatedly discussed internally; we would be studying only what we already know. But if we compare our manuscripts to Hindu manuscripts or Egyptian manuscripts, we will better know what manuscripts traditions are about. Knowledge has to be collaborative especially for small cultures like ours in Northeast India”.

Parallel session on performance-based discussion were also held at the Chorus Repertory Theatre, Imphal. Guru Rewben Mashanga, Tiameren Aier, Guru Sangyusang Pongener, Sentila Yanger, Takhellambam Shyamkanhai, Dushyant Dwivedi and group, thangi Chhangte, Teimeren Aier and sisters six from Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram performed during the festival. Ratan Thiyam an eminent internationally acclaim theatre director and trustee of IMASI – Maharaj Kumari Binodini Memorial Trust was the chairman of the festival. ‘The Pena balladeers are the keepers of old Manipuri language unveils Oja Mangangsana in a post-performance discussion. He further conveyed that a Pena player has to learn the traditional and cultural Pena performances which are often sung in old Manipuri language. They are also regarded as the keeper of old Manipuri language. For the Pena performer to thrive in modernity, they have to again innovate and compose their own Pena music suitable to the contemporary society.

Somi Roy and his team worked for four years to celebrate the birth Centenary of MK Binodini. Somi Roy happens to be the son of Late MK Binodini who left a legacy of literary works. Somi Roy has been translating her books into English and One of her books, The Princess and Political Agent is published by Penguin in the Modern Classic book category recently. MK Binodini, a Padmashree awardee in Literature remains as an inspirational figure to the writers of the State. Her stories when made into films by her collaborator and film director Aribam Syam Sharma had won international accolades including official entry at 44^th Cannes, winning Gran Prix at the Festival of Three Continents Nantes (1982).

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Korean language learning courses in Manipur

February 16, 2023August 26, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

By James Khangenbam 16 Feb 2023 Imphal :

A Korean language learning course for students of Government colleges and Government aided colleges was opened today at Manipur College. Speaking at the opening function of the course organised by the Higher Education Department, Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar noted that the 21st century is said to be ‘knowledge century’

He exhorted all students to gather and enhance their knowledge not only from textbooks but also from all available sources. Basanta Kumar said that learning and teaching Korean language is a part of the National Education Policy. Learning a language can certainly enrich one’s knowledge and it is rather fortunate for the students of Manipur that they can now learn many foreign languages in the State itself, the Education Minister said. He said that language is one major tool of enriching the culture of a Nation.

The Government has launched an initiative under which the languages/dialects of all the 34 communities of Manipur would be taught to interested individuals, he said. Teaching languages/dialects of seven communities has already started, he added. Basanta Kumar asserted that learning each other’s language would go a long way in fostering unity in the State. The Government has been working to implement a new programmed of improving colleges. The Government has already sanctioned Rs 10 crore for the particular programmed and five colleges have been selected in the first phase, he said. Saying that the Government has been considering to make up deficiency of teachers, the Education Minister assured that all reasonable demands of the teacher fraternity would be fulfilled.

King Sejong Institute Imphal (KCCI), Korean language instructor Park Minjae said that they have been working to set up more Korean cultural institutes in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. King Sejong Institute has been opened at five places in India. Apart from teaching Korean language, the institute would give due emphasis on cultural exchange between Korea and Manipur, Park Minjae said. Saying that there are many similarities between Korea and Manipur in terms of music and cultural dance as witnessed in the last Manipur Sangai Festival, Park Minjae said that they would try to present Korean cultural programmes in the next Sangai Festival, if they get such an opportunity. Directorate of University and Higher Education Director Dr Rangitabali Waikhom and Manipur University Registrar W Chandbabu too attended the opening function.

Mention may also be made that Department of Foreign Languages, Manipur University also offer one year certificate course on Korean language. The annual student intake for the course is 24 seats. Students who have passed their higher secondary are also eligible for the course. Besides the department also offers one year certificate courses on Japanese and Chinese language.

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INDIA Ladies Versus WEST INDIES Ladies LIVE Spilling IN INDIA, IND W Versus WI W LIVE Broadcast IN INDIA, WHERE TO WATCH ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP Reside? MATCH 9

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

By Ph.Banti

India Ladies drove by Harmanpreet Kaur takes on the West Indies ladies in match 9 of the continuous ICC Ladies’ T20 World Cup 2023 in Cape Town on February 15. The match begins at 6.30 pm IST.

India won their mission opener against Pakistan while the Windies ladies lost their most memorable game against Britain. The Harmanpreet Kaur-drove side seems to be the top choices to win this challenge. In the mean time, Smriti Mandhana is fit to play in this game according to reports.

In the middle of between India’s first and second game was the Ladies’ IPL 2023 sale. Smriti was the most costly player of the sale got by Imperial Challengers Bangalore for 3.40 crores. Mumbai Indians got Harmanpreet Kaur for 1.80 crores.

A few worldwide cricketers were likewise roped in by the various establishments at gigantic costs. A sum of 409 ladies players are essential for the Ladies’ Head Association Sale 2023 (WPL sell off 2023). Prior, 1525 players enlisted for the closeout. Out of those, main 409 players were shortlisted for the last draft. At last, 90 cricketers were enrolled for the bartering out of which 30 were abroad ladies cricketers.

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CRPF Admit Card 2023: Today, the admit card for the CRPF recruitment exam will be made available for download.

February 15, 2023February 25, 2024 - by Yenda News Agency

The admission card for the recruitment for the positions of Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) and Head Constable (Ministerial) with the Central Reserve Police Force will be released today.

Admit Card for CRPF Recruitment 2023: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will release the admit card today, or on February 15, 2023, for the recruitment exam for the jobs of Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) and Head Constable (Ministerial).

Through the official websites crpf.gov.in and crpfindia.com, applicants who want to sit for the examination for the positions of Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) and Head Constable (Ministerial) will be able to download their admit cards.

Test specifics
The computer-based CRPF Head Constable Recruitment Exam will take place between February 22 and February 28, 2023. One paper with 100 objective-type questions will be on the exam, and you will have an hour and a half to finish it. The test will include a computer-based exam, a skill test, a PST, document verification, and a comprehensive medical exam.

Explain that the CRPF’s official website, crpf.gov.in, accepted applications for these positions from January 4 through January 31, 2023. This hiring effort aims to fill 1458 positions, of which 143 are for ASI (Steno) positions and 1315 are for Head Constable positions (Ministerial).

Able to download in this manner

Visit the CRPF’s official website at crpf.gov.in first.
On the home page, select the Recruitment link.
The moment you click the CRPF ASI & HC Admit Card 2022 link, a new tab will appear.
Enter the necessary information, then press “Submit.”
On the screen, your admit card will be visible.
Examine the download page and admit card.
For future reference, keep a physical copy of the same with you.

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Hareshwar Goshwami gi mayumda sakhangdabasingna ngarang nongmeina kapsillamba

February 12, 2023September 12, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

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The Katak Stones of Willong

February 12, 2023August 26, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

By James Khangenbam 12 Feb 2023 Imphal :

In the ancient time, it is believe that the Maram Tribes erect stone to show their wealth and might. When one stone is named after one man he has to offer the whole villagers a non-vegetarian meal. The custom of burying a piece of Iron at the base of the Monolith speaks of putting off the life spirit of the stones, as it is believed that every stone erection during a person’s life time is considered to be alive. In this regard the people of Willong speaks of the calling of Names among Monoliths at midnight such as Kanga, Hinga, Hiila, etc for the same reason only few dare to go to this site during night time.

“ Kanga, Khala, Thila are some of the female stone “ and Numdulung, Hiwa, Kaba, are some of the male stone at the Katak Site of Willong Village. To own a stone they split local wine at the foot of the erected stone and sleep with longings for owning a stone in the Katak stone site of Willong. If it appears that the stone belongs to him in his dream the dreamer owns the stone. Such is the ritual of owning a symbolic stone in Willong.

The Katak Stones of Willong

The Katak stone site in Willong stands tall to the natural site of a very greenish tree and red soil. The village is resided by Maram tribes and is 40 kilometre drive from the Maram main road (National Highway 39). In the old practice while erecting a ceremonial big stone they also keep a small stone adjacent to the big one as a tradition of accompanies. The stone symbolises strength and sportsmanship. As a good practice people use to put up weed on top of the erecting stone and try to take it down with their toes. Rock climbing competition in a run mount after a short pace and stone jumps from one roof of a 10 feet tall stone to another at a gap of 3 to 4 feet is another adventure they enjoy.

People of Willong still believe that the stone protects them. Perhaps drawn from the idea that the stony hills protect them from storms and natural disasters. They also have a fear psychosis that if they do not appease the stone the boulders might run after them. The stories associated with the Katak Stones also narrates a lot of cultural and traditional practices of the ancestors of Maram Tribes. Among the stones, there are also pairs whom the people of Maram believe that they were lovers but forbidden for certain reasons. If a child attends a height based on the marked parameter at the Katak stones he is considered to be matured. The cultural associations with the stones makes the Katak Stones unique. The centuries old historically associated stone of Katak lies naked to the Sun and is protected with barb wire fencing by the villagers. The public regarded it as a heritage site. Many people have paid visit to the Site for its uniqueness and historical importance to the people living around.

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As part of G20 summit around 100 foreign delegates visit Assam

February 12, 2023March 24, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

India’s plan for portraying the northeastern part of the country during its ongoing presidency is going well. Recently around 100 foreign delegates from 20 countries and other dignitaries in India for G20 summit visited Assam and crossed the mighty Brahmaputra river to experience the rich heritage and vibrant culture of the state. The Assam Tourism department played the perfect host to an evening full of culture and tradition.

The delegates went to Sandbar Island by boat where they watched traditional Gayan -Bayan, Bihu dance, Siphung and other folk dances, performed by 700 artists on the island. They also got a chance to have a first-hand experience of the vivid tribes of Assam at the ethnic village especially curated to display the state.

The ethnic village gave a glimpse of the various tribes of Assam including Mishing, Bodo, Dimasa, Karbi, Rabha and Hajong alongside six various folk-dance performances and traditional drums (Doba, Mridanga), Xonkho (conch), Bhortal (cymbals) of these communities. Centuries-old classical dance “Sattriya” created by the 15th-century social reformer vaishnavite saint Srimanta Shankardev was also performed for the G20 delegates.

“Cultural diplomacy is a unique way to pursue economic benefits into the state and boost tourism. We are hopeful that the G20 delegates visit in Guwahati was unique and our efforts to enthrall the delegates with the rich and vibrant performances besides presenting the culinary traditions of the state get them connected with the roots and regional flavour of Awesome Assam”, said Shri Kumar Padmapani Bora (IRS), Managing Director, Assam Tourism Development Cooperation.

Some time ago, in its bid to rejuvenate tourism and hospitality sector in northeast India, Aizawl, capital of the state of Mizoram hosted 10th International Tourism Mart for the first time. The International Tourism Mart brought together tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight northeastern states of India to the state.

“We have to use this occasion (G-20 meetings) to showcase our cultural richness. Our focus will be to increase the global Investments not only in the hospitality industry but also to promote entertainment centers, adventure tourism, cruise tourism, and wellness tourism,” G. Kishan Reddy, India’s Tourism Minister had said.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 27 said that assuming the G20 presidency was a huge opportunity for India and that the country must utilise it by focusing on global good.
Reddy said that the northeastern region has great tourism potential, which is yet to be explored.

India’s participation in the G20 process stems from the realisation that as a major developing economy India has a vital stake in the stability of the international economic and financial system. India has been actively involved in the G20 preparatory process both at the Sherpas Track and the Financial Track since its inception.

According to a paper by Observer Research Foundation, ‘G20 in 2023 Priorities for India’s Presidency’, the presidency will provide India with the opportunity to steer one of the more effective multilateral forums for global governance. India’s presidency is momentous for several reasons. The critical challenges confronting humanity today are global in character, not confined by national boundaries, and require collective action. Solving these challenges demands multilateral initiatives.

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