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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Manipur

Manipur man on mission to save traditional one-stringed fiddle of Tangkhul Nagas

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Floating Manipur village gets polling booth after 30 yrs of ‘non-existence’, residents happy

Joint Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur Ramananda Nongmeikapam said the polling booth for Champu Khangpok village on Loktak Lake was approved after a detailed inquiry.

Manipur startup offering black rice, king chilli chocolates features in New York Times

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Modi govt to hold talks with Manipur CM Biren Singh as it works on finalising Naga peace deal

Manipur CM Biren Singh has been invited to Delhi but a date for the meeting, which was delayed due to the bypolls in the state, is yet to be announced.

72-year-old Meghalaya woman revives Garo fashion with recycled material

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

In Manipur bypolls, BJP wins 1 seat, leads in 2 others

Out of four seats, BJP has contested in three and supported an independent candidate in Lilong, while the Congress has fielded its nominees in all four constituencies.

Counting of votes in four assembly constituencies of Manipur begins

The bypolls held on 7 November were necessitated after Congress MLAs of these four seats resigned from the assembly and joined the ruling BJP.

Experts figure out mystery behind why 18 members of this Assam family are visually challenged

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

New 20-hectare ‘island’ found floating on Loktak Lake in Manipur has left officials baffled

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Arunachal boy hands over pet bear he raised like his ‘own sister’ to Itanagar zoo

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.