Tribal University in ManipurSeptember 21st, 2009 IMPHAL - The recent setting up of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Manipur has come as a major encouragement for tribal students of the State to excel in academics. The long cherished dream of the tribals of Manipur of having a separate higher study centre has been fulfilled with the inauguration of the Regional Centre of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, (IGNTU).
Three BSF troopers killed in ManipurSeptember 12th, 2009 IMPHAL - Three paramilitary troopers were killed Saturday in an ambush by separatists in Manipur, police said. Heavily armed militants belonging to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened indiscriminate fire on a convoy of the Border Security Force (BSF) near village Oksu, 20 km east of Imphal, a police spokesperson said.
Shootout in ManipurSeptember 10th, 2009 IMPHAL - Women staged protest in Manipur against a shootout with security forces in which five cadres of the rebel Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) were killed. The encounter between the army and KLA cadres took place near Mokot Chepu village, located around 1 kilometre from Litan police station in Ukhrul district.
Manipur Peoples Party stage protest in ManipurAugust 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Defying a ban regional Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) here on Saturday and staged a protest over the issue of killing of a pregnant woman and a suspected militant, allegedly by Manipur's police commandos. Manipur has been witnessing a series of protests since the shootout on July 23, near the building of the State legislature in Imphal in which five others were also injured.
Protests continue in Manipur over alleged police killingsAugust 4th, 2009 IMPHAL/NEW DELHI - Scores of protestors in Manipur and New Delhi took to streets to protest against the killing of a youth in an alleged fake encounter. Holding placards and banners accusing the police for fake killing, scores of protestors marched through Imphal and raised slogans against the government.
Militants force shutdown in ManipurJuly 21st, 2009 SENAPATI - A 48-hour shutdown against the Central Government's decision to deploy additional forces has crippled life in five hill districts of Manipur. The shutdown called by the United Naga Council (UNC) is supported by some tribal organisations.
Manipuri traditional dance form Goura Leela staged in ImphalJuly 12th, 2009 IMPHAL - Goura Leela, a traditional performing art form was recently staged in Imphal. The objective of this gala show, performed over four days, was to promote and conserve the unique dance from going into the oblivion.
Workshop on mime dance art highlights ill effects of insurgency in ManipurJune 7th, 2009 IMPHAL - The Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory, which was established in 1987, organized a 10-day workshop on mime and dance recently that included a play that highlighted the ills of insurgency in the state. At the training workshop, participants produced plays concerning the prevailing situation of the state, with issues on insurgency and environment.
Manipur University executive engineer's residence attacked by militantsMay 13th, 2009 IMPHAL - Various social organizations in Manipur recently criticised the incident of bomb attack at the residence of an executive engineer of Manipur University. Militants targeted residence of Shyamchandra, who is an Executive Engineer with Manipur University and advisor of Thongju Chigonglei Makhong Development Club (TCMDC) in Imphal.
Manipur encourages street plays highlighting need to resolve militancy problemsMay 3rd, 2009 IMPHAL - For centuries, street plays have played a significant role in communicating important social, cultural and religious messages, especially in the rural areas, where they are an effective medium for influencing social change. Recently, a group of theatre artists of Manipur Theatre Academy staged street plays at various places here that attempted to highlight problems caused by militancy in the northeastern states.
Manipuri theatre artistes raise issues of social importanceApril 24th, 2009 IMPHAL - Theatre art has been known for raising current issues and creating social awareness among people through entertainment. In Manipur, theatre artistes are highlighting current issues.
Manipur sees 60 percent polling in second phaseApril 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Voting for the second and final phase of parliamentary elections in Manipur -- to the Inner Manipur constituency -- ended Wednesday with no incidents of violence, officials said. 'According to preliminary reports, an estimated 60 percent polling was recorded, although the figure could increase as we are still in the process of compiling data from remote areas,' an election official said.
Polling underway in ManipurApril 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Voting for the second and final phase of parliamentary elections in Manipur was underway Wednesday amid heavy security, officials said. People in large numbers queued up in front of polling stations well before voting began at 7 a.m.
Laihui artists perform Phou-Oibi, a Manipuri Ballad OperaApril 17th, 2009 IMPHAL - A group of Manipuri artistes recently staged "Phou-Oibi", a Manipuri Ballad Opera for the first time here showcasing the unique culture and traditions of the state. Large number of people thronged the open air theatre at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance academy to witness the new production by Laihui artistes, a centre for research on traditional and indigenous arts.
Anti-insurgency play organised in KohimaApril 3rd, 2009 KOHIMA - Artists in Kohima staged a play highlighting how the youth in the state are misguided and lured into militancy. The play, staged at War Cemetery was organised by United Artist, Assam.
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