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Know Your Classical Dances: Manipuri Raas Leela, and its exploration of love — both romantic and spiritual
Arts & Culture

Know Your Classical Dances: Manipuri Raas Leela, and its exploration of love — both romantic and spiritual

Not only does the dance form set out to showcase Krishna in his various colours, but also explores the anxieties and predicaments of the gopis through its study of the nayika, or the heroine and her quest to unite with her prana sakha [soulmate].

Congress will protect Manipur’s history, culture and language, vows Rahul Gandhi
Politics

Congress will protect Manipur’s history, culture and language, vows Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader said that the party will build more women-controlled ‘Ima markets’ and give one-third reservation to women

SAI to hold national selection trials for wrestling and judo from 14 and 15 February respectively
Sports

SAI to hold national selection trials for wrestling and judo from 14 and 15 February respectively

While the wrestling trials will take place at SAI's Sonepat, Lucknow, and Mumbai centres, judo trials will take place in NCoE Imphal and Bhopal.

Manipuri journalist and activist arrested under NSA for FB posts rejecting cow dung, urine as cure for COVID-19
India

Manipuri journalist and activist arrested under NSA for FB posts rejecting cow dung, urine as cure for COVID-19

Journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem and activist Erendro Leichombam were granted bail on Monday for their social media posts, but the government subsequently invoked the NSA to re-arrest them

Manipur bypolls: 37.61 percent voting recorded in four Assembly seats till 11 am
Politics

Manipur bypolls: 37.61 percent voting recorded in four Assembly seats till 11 am

The by-elections were necessitated after Congress MLAs of the four constituencies had resigned from the state Legislative Assembly and also quit the party

Manipur extends lockdown till 15 July, inter-district bus services to continue; state coronavirus cases rise to 1,092
India

Manipur extends lockdown till 15 July, inter-district bus services to continue; state coronavirus cases rise to 1,092

The testing capacity in Manipur has increased to nearly 2,600 tests per day, CM N Biren Singh said adding that there is no case of community transmission of COVID-19 in the state.

Manipur extends lockdown till 30 June as cases rise to 71; state increases number of testing labs, to get dedicated COVID-19 hospital soon
India

Manipur extends lockdown till 30 June as cases rise to 71; state increases number of testing labs, to get dedicated COVID-19 hospital soon

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced on Sunday extension of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown till 30 June

I-League 2019-20: TRAU hold defending champions Chennai City to goalless draw in Imphal
Sports

I-League 2019-20: TRAU hold defending champions Chennai City to goalless draw in Imphal

A resolute Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC held defending champions Chennai City FC to a goalless draw in a Hero I-League match at the Khuman Lumpak Stadium on Sunday.

Two tested positive for swine flu in Manipur during coronavirus screening; one of the affected had visited China recently
India

Two tested positive for swine flu in Manipur during coronavirus screening; one of the affected had visited China recently

Two samples among six sent for screening for novel coronavirus in Manipur tested positive for swine flu, a senior health official said on Tuesday

I-League 2019-20: NEROCA FC aim to break four-game winless run as they host Real Kashmir in Imphal
Sports

I-League 2019-20: NEROCA FC aim to break four-game winless run as they host Real Kashmir in Imphal

Winless in their last four matches, NEROCA FC host another struggling side Real Kashmir FC in an I-League match on Tuesday.

I-League 2019-20: Manipur CM N Biren Singh expresses pride over big turnout in maiden Imphal derby
Sports

I-League 2019-20: Manipur CM N Biren Singh expresses pride over big turnout in maiden Imphal derby

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said he was privileged to host the first ever I-League Imphal Derby between NEROCA FC and TRAU FC, which was watched by nearly 24,000 spectators.

Law and order situation has improved in Manipur, but not enough to repeal AFSPA, says N Biren Singh
India

Law and order situation has improved in Manipur, but not enough to repeal AFSPA, says N Biren Singh

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said insurgency-related violence has decreased in the state during the last three years and he has apprised the Union home ministry of the improved situation.

Two injured in bomb blast in Manipur's capital Imphal; no group has claimed responsibility, says police
India

Two injured in bomb blast in Manipur's capital Imphal; no group has claimed responsibility, says police

Two persons were injured on Saturday after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in Manipur's capital Imphal, police said

India women's football captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year award
Sports

India women's football captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year award

The AIFF also earned a nomination after being named among three federations for AFC President Recognition Awards in Grassroots Football Developing category

Five commandos, one civilian injured in IED blast at Manipur’s Imphal; second such incident in four days
India

Five commandos, one civilian injured in IED blast at Manipur’s Imphal; second such incident in four days

Among those injured in the IED blast at Imphal town of Manipur on Tuesday were additional superintendent of police, one sub-inspector, two assistant SIs and a rifleman, a civilian was also injured in the blast that also caused damage to some vehicles

Manipur declares Saturdays 'No School Bag Day' for students upto Class 8; move aimed at imparting extracurricular skills
India

Manipur declares Saturdays 'No School Bag Day' for students upto Class 8; move aimed at imparting extracurricular skills

The decision was taken after considering the long term physical and mental effects of carrying heavy school bags every day by young students

N Biren Singh concerned about presence of Rohingya in Manipur, urges locals to identify those responsible for their entry
India

N Biren Singh concerned about presence of Rohingya in Manipur, urges locals to identify those responsible for their entry

Expressing concern over the presence of Rohingyas in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said efforts should be made to identify the people who are facilitating their entry and providing them shelter in the state.

Money ki Baat: The secret of Narendra Modi’s success in North East lies in the Budget allocation, a hefty Rs 59,000 crore
India

Money ki Baat: The secret of Narendra Modi’s success in North East lies in the Budget allocation, a hefty Rs 59,000 crore

The BJP’s unprecedented success story in the nation’s North East frontier is all about taking governance and welfare to the doorstep of the citizen.

Regionalism is passé, says Manipur CM N Biren Singh, claims Modi govt will address concerns of North East in next citizenship bill
Politics

Regionalism is passé, says Manipur CM N Biren Singh, claims Modi govt will address concerns of North East in next citizenship bill

In the backdrop of an unprecedented unified protest all over the northeastern states over the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) in the last few months, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has categorically ruled out any chance of a united regional political formation in the region

In Manipur, repealing AFSPA takes a backseat as political leaders shift focus to Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
Politics

In Manipur, repealing AFSPA takes a backseat as political leaders shift focus to Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

In contrast to the recent elections in Manipur, AFSPA takes a back seat as civil societies and families continue their decades-long wait for justice