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Fringes the rock blues band

February 3, 2023August 23, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

2010 Since then, the band has managed to carve a niche for itself through easy and smooth execution of the blues known as the ‘mother of rock and roll’.

Despite rare public appearances, the band has been consistent in their approach to blues music. Since, the band released its debut album “Trapped” in 2012, it has been performing whenever all the members get a chance to assemble their craft and skills to showcase the core of blues.

Their lyrical content truly represents the turmoil of the youth in today’s Manipur. No wonder then, they sing about unemployment, poverty, violence in the State.

The band comprised of members who are old school friends and they have been jamming for quite many years now despite pursuing different professions and separated by physical distance.

For instance, the band’s vocalist Haraba Ningthoukhongjam is a doctor by profession while Thingnam Sanjeev is a historian and a qualified archivist working in New Delhi.

The rest of the band members comprised of Shanker Sapam, the bassist who is a full-time sessions musician of repute who also is well acquainted with technical aspects of the craft.

Fringes the rock blues band

Set for a larger audience in home ground, the band had performed at Yaosang Rock during April 2012 at the Yaiskul Range along with popular Delhi based band Parikrama and at Florozone Nongin Music Fest 2013′, besides mega fest like Manipur Sangai Festival.

Gautam Sorokhaibam, who is an IT professional, does the wonders in rhythm. Another seasoned musician and a sound engineer Sunil Loitongbam plays the drums for the band.

The band had represented the State in the Concert of Rock Music Band Bonding hosted by the North Eastern service of All India Radio, and also recorded at DDK Guwahati. The members had performed at Shillong blues and Jazz festival, besides Fringes tour de Delhi, where the band performed at various cafes and popular music stores.

The band was also invited to perform at the North East Business Summit Party at Le’ Meridien Hotel New Delhi in recent past.

Fringes gained popularity as the band has been rooted in rock blues genre.

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In the recent Fish Festival of Manipur

January 29, 2023April 2, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

Picture Credit :: **Banti Phurailatpam**

Imphal 29 Jan by James Khangenbam

Manipur is a hotspot in terms of fish production. The famous fresh water lake Loktak supplies most of the fishes for the State and it is also being exported to neighbouring States. Manipuri’s eat lots of fishes and most of the boiled vegetable curries are incomplete without fermented and dry fish. On a single day a family consumes minimum of 50 grams dry fish as side dish or part of a curry. Ima Market and most of the markets in the valley districts sales fresh fishes. Fish curry remains the favorite curry. Several types of local fishes are also eaten for good health at the time of recovering from illness. The State also imports sea fishes from other States of India. Besides several types of fishes also comes from the neighboring country Myanmar.

Let’s us take a look at two of the fish festivals the State Government organizes for two major festivals where fishes are offered to local deity and fishes are served as main course in a cultural feast in every home.

Emoinu Fish Festival 2023

The first Emoinu Fish Festival, 2023 organized by the Department of Fishery at Hapta Kangjeibung on the day of Emoinu Festival registered sale of 51,362 Kgs of different species of fish including 2600 kgs of home grown Meitei Sareng. Fish farmers of Bishnupur district contributed the highest production with 17,709 Kgs followed by Imphal West district with 14,218 Kgs and Thoubal district with 9009 Kgs.

A significant outcome of Emoinu Fish Festival, 2023 is that the total proceeds accrued from the sale of fish accounted for Rs 1.30 crore which is a spectacular achievement for the fish farmers and Fishery Department.

Emoinu Fish Festival witnessed departmental stalls of Agriculture, Horticulture, MOMA, Forest and various start-ups catering to agro and allied products like organic black rice, ginger, turmeric, fresh seasonal vegetables, value added local fruits, beverages, etc which provided a shopping spree and extravaganza to the visitors.

Ningol Chakouba Fish Festival 2022

Around 200 fish farmers from 16 different districts participated in the fish fair. Manipur government arranged 155 stalls for the participants free of cost and the travel allowance for fish farmers were reimbursed. Apart from common fish varieties easily available in the market, indigenous fishes like Pengba/Khabak; Ngaton; Ngahei; Ukabi (Anabus); Porom (Murrel) and Tunghanbi (Tilapia) were on sale during the fish fair.

Speaking at the festival, the fishery minister Dingo opined that fish production has increased considerably when compared to previous years. The department has managed to produce 1.25 lakh kg this year against the previous year’s requirement of 90,000 kgs. The minister also stated that with the increasing number of fish farmers and the adoption of new technologies, the state can become self-sufficient in fish farming by 2005 Director of, department of fisheries, Heisnam Balkrishna Singh said the department fixed reasonable fish prices especially for the fish fair.

For promotion of good yield and to encourage fish production in the State competition are held annually and the first prize winner, second and third prize winners were awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 Lakh, Rs 70,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively.

The highest producer of indigenous fish was awarded a cash prize of Rs 20,000 and 20 consolation prizes worth Rs 10,000 were also given to the fisherman.

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A glimpse of achievement in Sports by Manipuri players during 2022

January 28, 2023February 18, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

Imphal 27 Jan by James Khangenbam

Taking note of few major sport events in the State, Region, National and International arena, here is a recap on the achievement by Manipuri players during the year 2022.

Achievement in Sports by Manipuri players during 2022. picture source Social media

Common Wealth Games 2022

Five of the seven sportspersons from Manipur who represented India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 at Birmingham, England, brought home a medal each, including gold, silver and bronze.

Of the five medal winners from Manipur, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu delivered the first gold for India in 49 kg category and Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi won a silver medal in the 55 kg category. Sushila Devi Likmabam also clinched a silver in Judo, while Nilakanta Sharma won silver in Men’s Hockey and Shushila Chanu Pukhrambam got bronze in Women’s Hockey.
India finished 4th at CWG 2022 with Gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze in the Commonwealth Games 2022.

National Games 2022

Manipur ranked 9 th in the medal tally of the 36 th National Games which concluded on 12 th
October at Gujarat. Manipur won 20 gold, 10 silver and 20 bronze medals scoring a total 50
medals. Manipur participated in 21 sports discipline.

Back in 2007 and 2011, Manipur won second position in the medal tally of all States. While in 1999, Manipur emerged as the champion. It is also learnt that when there is more participation there is more chances of winning more medals. The fact is reflected when host State perform better in medal tally as number of participants from the host state are comparatively larger.

Manipur Olympic Games 2022

The 2nd Manipur Olympic Games 2022 was held in August 2022. Young sportspersons representing all 16 districts participated in the event. Altogether six thousand sports persons
took part in the game. Thirty-four sports discipline including indigenous games Mukna, Kang, etc makes the 2 nd Manipur Olympic Games. The first Manipur Olympic Games was held in 1988 and after 34 years the Olympic Games was revived. Manipur Government after consultation with the Manipur Olympic association had decided to organize the Games every year with separate budget allocation starting next year.

Northeast Olympic Games (2022)

Manipur clinched the top position in the Northeast Olympic Games for the second consecutive time with 237 medals. Manipur scored 85 gold, 76 silver and 77 bronze while Assam took the second position with 201 medals scoring 81 gold, 60 silver and 60 bronze. The Northeast Olympic Games was participated
by the eight states of the country’s northeast region. Mention may also be made that, Manipur topped the medal tally when it hosted the inaugural Games in October, 2018.

Biggest Achievements so far by Sportsperson
from Manipur.

Manipur has produced 19 Olympians, 1 Padma Bhushan Awardee, 5 Padmashree Awardees, 19
Arjuna Awardees, 3 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees, 1 Dronacharya Awardee, 1 Dhyanchand Awardee, 24 Asian Games Medalists, 27 Commonwealth Games Medalists.

Health

The Ultimate Guide to Fast Weight Loss: Tips and Tricks for Safe and Sustainable Results

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

Eat a healthy and balanced diet: Focus on eating nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive amounts of saturated and trans fats.
Increase your physical activity: Exercise is crucial for weight loss. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, most days of the week.
Stay hydrated: Drinking water is important for weight loss as it can help you feel full and prevent overeating. Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water per day.
Get enough sleep: Sleep is important for weight loss as lack of sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
Try Intermittent Fasting: Intermittent fasting is a popular weight loss technique that involves alternating periods of eating and fasting. There are several methods of intermittent fasting, such as the 16/8 method, where you fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window.
Cut back on alcohol: Alcohol is high in calories and can disrupt weight loss efforts. Try to limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
Consider a weight loss supplement: Some supplements such as green tea extract, conjugated linoleic acid, and glucomannan can aid weight loss. However, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any supplement.

Remember that weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all process and it’s important to find a sustainable approach that works for you. It’s also important to consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet or exercise routine.

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74th Republic Day celebrations at Kangla 2023

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

Pic By Deepak Oinam

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CM assures super speciality facilities at Senapati,Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel

January 22, 2023March 21, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

Imphal, Jan 22 By James khangembam.

While attending the Tekru-Nge celebration at Jessami village, Ukhrul, the Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Government has taken a decision to construct super specialty health-care facilities infra-structure in the four hill districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Chandel at the earliest so that patients from far-flung villages do not have to travel to Imphal or other cities for treatment.

The festival is celebrated under the theme & quot;Walking through the diversity and richness of Jessami & quot;. At the moment, despite the lack of specialist doctors in the hill districts, treatment for diseases requiring specialist doctors is conducted through Tele-ICU in the hill district hospitals the Chief Minister continued. "We are also trying to increase the number of super specialist doctors", the Chief Minister said referring to shortage of doctors in the State.

Biren also highlighted the changes witnessed in the State and said this has been made possible with the support and cooperation of the people.Peace has brought development in the State, the Chief Minister added. The Chief Minister also assured office buildings of Additional SP and Additional Deputy Commissioner at the earliest and to further look into the memorandum submitted by the people including making of SBI branch operational to ease monetary transactions.

The Chief Minister asked the villagers to submit a report with proper geo-tagging and mapping through the DC for the development of a wildlife sanctuary at a nearby forest area which is home to different faunas including Nongin bird.He also appreciated Jessami villagers for preserving and protecting Nongin (State bird).He said that Nongin festival would be incorporated as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival from the next edition.

CM assures super speciality facilities Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel

Biren said that a war museum and four additional rooms of Jessami Higher Secondary School would be constructed at the earliest.The inaugural function was also attended by Ministers Transport Minister Khashim Vashum, Social Welfare Minister H Dingo, MLA Thangjam Arun Kumar, TNL president David K Shimray and TNWL president SA Ramnganing, among others.

As a part of the celebration, the Chief Minister also dedicated the Model Residential School, LM Block, Ukhrul and Cave Tourism Project at Khangkhui Cave to the public and inaugurated display of cultural and WW II related items.Transport Minister Khashim Vashum said that the present Government under N Biren has great concern for the border villages.

Many projects including highway construction, transit camp, school up gradation, drinking water to every household, infrastructural development etc were taken up under his leadership with the primary objective of ensuring development in remote areas and border villages, Khashim Vashum said. Earlier, the villagers dressed in colorful traditional attire escorted the Chief Minister and his team to the local ground. War dance, display of pounding rice by Jessami womenfolk and traditional games were the main attractions of the day.

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Examining the Devastating Impact of Child Trafficking in India

January 17, 2023February 23, 2024 - by Yenda News Agency

Child trafficking in India is a serious problem that has been plaguing the country for many years. It is a form of modern-day slavery in which children are bought and sold for various purposes such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, and illegal adoption. The problem is particularly prevalent in India, where a large number of children are born into poverty and are vulnerable to being trafficked.

According to a recent report by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, an estimated 40,000 children are trafficked in India every year. The majority of these children are from poor and marginalized communities, and are often lured or forced into trafficking by the promise of a better life.

There are various reasons why children in India are vulnerable to trafficking. One of the main reasons is poverty. Many children in India are born into poverty and are unable to access basic necessities such as education, healthcare, and proper nutrition. This makes them vulnerable to traffickers who promise them a better life in exchange for their labor or other services.

Another reason why children in India are vulnerable to trafficking is the lack of education. Many children in India do not have access to education and are unable to read or write. This makes them easy targets for traffickers who lure them into trafficking with the promise of education and a better life.

The lack of proper laws and enforcement is also a major reason why child trafficking in India continues to be a problem. Although there are laws in place to prevent child trafficking, they are often not enforced effectively. This allows traffickers to operate with impunity and continue to exploit children.

Causes of Child Trafficking in India

The problem of child trafficking in India is also exacerbated by the lack of proper rehabilitation and reintegration services for trafficked children. Many children who are rescued from trafficking are not provided with the necessary support and services they need to rebuild their lives. This makes it difficult for them to reintegrate into society and increases the likelihood that they will be trafficked again.

In recent years, the Indian government has taken steps to address the problem of child trafficking. The government has implemented various laws and policies to prevent and combat child trafficking, such as The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, and the Integrated Child Protection Scheme.

The government has also set up various organizations and programs to help prevent and combat child trafficking. For example, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the National Child Protection Policy were established to protect the rights of children and prevent child trafficking.

Despite these efforts, child trafficking in India continues to be a serious problem. In order to effectively combat child trafficking, it is important for the government to continue to implement and enforce laws and policies to prevent and combat the problem. It is also important for the government to provide proper rehabilitation and reintegration services for trafficked children.

In addition to government efforts, it is also important for the civil society and community-based organizations to play a role in preventing and combating child trafficking. These organizations can work to raise awareness about the issue, provide support and services for trafficked children, and advocate for stronger laws and policies to protect children.

The media also has an important role to play in preventing and combating child trafficking. By reporting on the issue and raising awareness, the media can help to shed light on the problem and encourage the government and other organizations to take action.

In conclusion, child trafficking in India is a serious problem that affects thousands of children every year. The problem is caused by a combination of poverty, lack of education, lack of proper laws and enforcement, and lack of proper rehabilitation and reintegration services. In order to effectively combat child trafficking, it is important for the government, civil society, community-based

By Phurailatpam Banti

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates development projects in Manipur

January 15, 2023April 2, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency - 1 Comment

Imphal, Jan 14 By James khangembam.

In a historic moment, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, 6 th Jan
inaugurated the 122-feet-high Marjing Polo Statue at Marjing Polo Complex in Manipur’s
Imphal East in the presence of chief minister N Biren Singh. Manipur is considered to be the
birthplace of the polo game, locally known as Sagol Kangjei. Amit Shah, who arrived in
Manipur on Thursday evening as part of the North Eastern Council (NEC), inaugurated hosts of
projects, including inauguration of Churachandpur Medical College, the first medical college in
hill districts of the state, and the inaugural hoisting of 175 feet tall National Flag at INA
headquarters, Moirang in Bishnupur district.

Taking to his Twitter handle, Union minister Amit Shah said “It is believed that Sagol Kangjei,
the modern-day Polo game originated in Manipur. Today, inaugurated a 122 feet statue of a polo player at the Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal. This will surely take the legacy forward and
inspire more youngsters toward the game.”

Terming the event a historic moment for the people of the state in promoting Polo game, chief
minister Biren Singh said “It’s a great privilege and a historic moment for the people of the
Manipur to have Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji inaugurate the Marjing Polo
Statue. This 122 ft polo statue will highlight the significance and revive the glory of Manipur as
the birthplace of Polo”. CM Biren Singh also took a selfie with Union minister Amit Shah with
the polo statue in the background and said that “A precious moment which I’ll cherish forever.”
The inaugural ceremony was also attended by cabinet ministers, MLAs, state government
officials, among others.

At a function held at Chengei Lampak, Moirang, Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation
stones of 21 projects worth Rs 1,311 crore. Amit Shah inaugurated 10 projects virtually and
physically inaugurated two projects.

The projects that were inaugurated virtually included Olympian Park, Sangaithel, Fruit
Preservation Factory (MAGFRUIT), Nilakuthi, Paid Private Ward at JNIMS, Moreh Town
Water Supply Scheme, Nongpok Thong Bridge on the eastern side of Kangla, infrastructure
development of DM university, development of cave tourism project at Kangkhui cave, model
residential school at LM block, Ukhrul, 100-bedded residential school at Reng-pang and
Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Operation Theatre at RIMS campus.

The Union Minister also laid foundation stones of Manipur Exhibition Centre, Imphal East,
District Youth Skilling and Employment Centre in 5 districts, construction of Jiribam-Tipaimukh
road, strengthening of road from Serou Lamkhai to Salluk village via Chakpikarong,
construction of 40 police outposts (34 along Indo-Myanmar international border and six along
NH-37), integrated management of three water bodies/wetlands (Utra Pat, Zaimeng, Waithou-
Phumnom), revamped distribution sector scheme, Bharat Net Project on OFC Network under
Scheme for Capital Investment (SACI) and PM Gati Shakti projects under Scheme for Capital
Investment (SACI).

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Manipur government announces hike in incentives for achievers in sports

January 15, 2023April 2, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency - 1 Comment

Imphal, Jan 14: By James khangembam

In a recent development, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced an increase in incentives for medal winners of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) and National Games during a felicitation ceremony for the medal winners and participants of the 36th National Games in Gujarat and the 2nd North East Olympic Games in Shillong. The ceremony was held at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal.

The CM informed that the incentives for gold medalists at the Commonwealth Games will be increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. Silver medalists from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. In addition, all participants in the games will receive an incentive of Rs 4 lakh.

Regarding the National Games, he announced that incentives for individual players winning a
gold medal will be increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, for silver medalists from Rs 2 lakh to
Rs 3 lakh and for bronze medalists from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh. For the team, the incentives for
gold, silver and bronze medals will be increased to Rs 15 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh,
respectively, he added. In addition to these increases, the Chief Minister also announced an
increase in incentives for coaches, with gold medal from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh, silver medal
from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, and bronze medal from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh.

The CM maintained that the objective of the state government was to create opportunities and provide support for its citizens. The CM stated that the government is focused on developing infrastructure in various sectors, including sports, in order to foster a culture of achievement and excellence.

Biren also stated the government has initiated the process of increasing the sitting capacity of the gallery of Khuman Lampak Main Stadium to around 70,000. He deliberated on the plan to construct a Stadium with a crowd capacity of 1 lakh and mentioned the identification of land measuring 50 acres in the Imphal West district for the same.

The Chief Minister urged young athletes of the state not just to aim for getting a government job after winning medals in national events, but rather aim for the Olympic Games. He added that the government would also discuss matters relating to providing jobs to gold medal-winning players at the national level.

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Manipur Sangai Festival 2022

December 26, 2022October 1, 2023 - by Yenda News Agency

Manipur Sangai Celebration 2022 Started in the State. The Sangai Celebration of Manipur starts it is the biggest the travel industry celebration in Manipur.