Category Archives: Headlines

Read the latest and exclusive headlines from the hills of Manipur and the Northeast.

GNF and NMA expresses gratitude on help received for fire victims of Longliang villagers

category.php

The Global Naga Forum (GNF) and Naga Mothers Association (NMA) responding to the appeal from Naga leaders in Arunachal for the Naga fire victims of Longliang village in Khonsa District informed that it started a donation drive of cash and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arunachal Pradesh, Headlines | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

UKHRUL TIMES debut lifestyle magazine ‘May 2021 issue’ coming

category.php

When Ukhrul Times took shape in July last summer during national lockdown, it all looked dark and bleeding bleak. We were unsure of what was coming. Come May this year, it looks like it’s all going back to square one … Continue reading →

Posted in Headlines, Features | Tagged | Leave a comment

Manipur pays tributes to Khongjom War heroes

category.php

Manipur on Friday paid rich tributes to “Khongjom War heroes, who valiantly fought against the mighty British” in the Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891, at Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Thoubal district. Khongjom Day is observed every year on April 23 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Manipur, Headlines | Tagged | Leave a comment

Liangmai organisations: “Liangmai Naga people” first settlers of Koubru Range

category.php

Liangmai Naga Council, Eastern Zone (LNC-EZ) and Eastern Liangmai Chief Chairmen Association (ELCCA) said on Friday that they were deeply disturbed by the “thoughtless act” of the Manipur government regarding the measures the latter took on Mount Koubru issue. The … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Headlines, Manipur | Tagged | Leave a comment

KitKat apologises to Licypriya Kangujam for “unintentional error”

category.php

The 9 year old, Environmental and Climate Justice Activist from Manipur, Licypriya Kangujam wrote to Nestle India Ltd. Thursday on their Facebook business page for a major error in one of its chocolate brands wrapper where it was printed Keibul Lamjao … Continue reading →

Posted in Manipur, Headlines, National | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

District Level Garlic Festival Cum Sale at Talui Concludes with Training Programme on Garlic Plantation

category.php

The VIII Edition District Level Shuri Kaso Phanat (in local dailect) or Garlic Festival cum sale at Talui village ended on Wednesday with a one day training programme on garlic plantation for garlic growers. The festival was organised by Talui … Continue reading →

Posted in Ukhrul, Headlines | Tagged , | Leave a comment

All-women market (Ima Keithel) Imphal shut for 10 days

category.php

Recently re-opened three Ima Keithel (all women-run markets) in the heart of Imphal were once again closed down by an order of the state government issued on Wednesday. It can be mentioned here that the three markets along with its … Continue reading →

Posted in Manipur, Headlines | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Bandh paralyses normal life in rural areas of Manipur valley over non release of MGNREGS funds

category.php

Bandh imposed by functionaries of panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) on Wednesday impacted normal life in rural areas across the five valley districts of Manipur. PRI functionaries imposed the bandh intensifying their ongoing agitations demanding immediate release MGNREGS funds, second instalment … Continue reading →

Posted in Manipur, Headlines, News | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Local linguist helping in developing Poula dictionary

category.php

The Poumai Naga community has officially launched on April 20th the first ‘Poula dialects dictionary’ project. This community oriented project will be coordinated by a local lingusit, Dr Sahiinii L Veikho, who has recently earned his Ph D in linguistics … Continue reading →

Posted in Senapati, Headlines | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Elected PRI functionaries, job card holders stage protest in valley districts defying COVID-19 SOP

category.php

Elected functionaries of the panchayati raj institutions (PRI) in the five valley districts of Manipur along with MGNREGS beneficiaries on Tuesday gheraoed DC offices in their respective districts. The elected PRI functionaries have been protesting against non-release of funds meant … Continue reading →

Posted in Manipur, Headlines | Tagged | Leave a comment