Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, in the face of escalating ethnic violence and mounting political pressure. His resignation follows nearly two years of conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities, resulting in considerable loss of life and widespread ...

HM approves release of ₹6,194 crore disaster relief fund to 19 States: Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release of Rs 6,194.40 crore to 19 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Daily current affairs quiz: July 2023 The amount includes Rs 1,209.60 crore as a ...

Manipur’s Yaoshang festival begins: Yaoshang, Manipur‘s version of Holi, which lasts for five days, has begun. On the full moon of Lamta (February–March) in the Meitei lunar calendar, the event is observed annually. Yaosang, also known as the Burning of the Straw Hut, begins shortly after dusk and ...

Yaoshang festival begins in Manipur : The Yaoshang festival has begun in Manipur on March 7, 2023, and will continue for five days. The festival is celebrated by the Meetei who are predominantly Hindu and it is celebrated at the same time as Holi. However, during the Yaoshang festival, apart from ...

Foundation Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura: The foundation day of the three northeastern states Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya is being celebrated on 21st January. An overview of the news Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya were granted full statehood on January 21, 1972 under the North ...

Zeliangrong Community Celebrated Gaan Ngai Festival in Manipur: In Manipur, the Zeliangrong Community's Gaan Ngai was observed. The Gaan Ngai festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every year after harvesting. The celebration also commemorates the harvest season when ...

Manipur Sangai Festival 2022 Commenced in the State: Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER G Kishan Reddy declared the Manipur Sangai Festival 2022 open at the main venue of the Festival at the Sangai Ethnic Park, Moirang Khunou in Bishnupur district. The festival is named after the State ...

7th Edition of Amur Falcon Festival observed in Manipur : The 7th edition of the Amur Falcon Festival aimed at conservation and promotion of the migratory bird was celebrated at Tamenglong district. The festival at Multipurpose Hall, Tamenglong was organised by Tamenglong Forest Division in ...

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh launches 'CM Da Haisi' web portal: Manipur CM N. Biren Singh has launched a web portal named 'CM Da Haisi' (Inform to CM). Aim: To receive complaints and grievances from the general public. September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz The public can raise their ...

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh has launched the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for 18,000 registered farmers under Horticulture Department for Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER), Phase- III (2020-23). DBT of Rs. 11,250 per farmer, for the components ...