Our Correspondent Imphal, Oct. 14 (EMN): Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that Manipuri women play a major role in the economic development of the state. The chief minister was addressing the inaugural function of the 16th Regional SARAS Mela, 2022, held at Iboyaima Shumangleela Shanglen, Palace Compound on Friday. The Regional SARAS Mela organised by Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur, will continue till October 23. Singh said the contribution of both men and women of a family are needed to lead a quality life and added that women are playing a bigger role in the development of a society. He recalled the contribution of Manipur women during the Nupi Lal and the freedom struggle and said tribal communities are also now taking a greater part in nation building. Informing that more than 41,000 tribal entrepreneurs of the state have been benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana, the chief mi
If the government fails to withdraw the state cabinet decision on legalisation of liquor by October 10, intensified forms of agitations will be launched from the next following day, Nupi Samaj advisor K Indu said.
The state government’s decision is an "insult" and "mockery" to the 50 years long movement of the Nisaband/Meira Paibi of Manipur to restrict drinking liquor, said general secretary of KRANL Khangembam Ongbi Premila.
The state government’s decision is an "insult" and "mockery" to the 50 years long movement of the Nisaband/Meira Paibi of Manipur to restrict drinking liquor, said general secretary of KRANL Khangembam Ongbi Premila.
Our Correspondent Imphal, Sep. 30 (EMN): The Jana Neta Hijam Irawat Day (Irabot Day) was celebrated across Manipur on Friday in connection with the 126th birth anniversary of Manipur’s renowned social activist Jana Neta Hijam Irawat, also known as Lamyanba Hijam Irawat. Many localities also conducted various events during the day and lit candles in the night to pay homage to the great leader. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh led the state in paying rich tributes to Jana Neta Hijam Irawat during the state-level observance at Irawat Square, Thangmeiband Lilashing Khongnangkhong in Imphal West district. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said the government and public are working together as a team and moving forward and assured that the government will never take up any work or policy which is against the people. He said the real meaning of the observance will be realised “when we not only offer flowers to the late leader’s statue but when we are able to follow his fo