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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur

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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur Mera Hauchongba is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in Manipur, particularly by the Manipuri Meitei community. This festival, which usually occurs in the month of September or October, holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, showcasing the rich traditions and values of the state. It is a colorful event filled with rituals, music, dance, and a deep sense of community. Significance of Mera Hauchongba The festival of Mera Hauchongba signifies the beginning of the agricultural season and is primarily dedicated to the worship of the deities who safeguard the crops and elders of the community. It is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and seeking blessings for a bountiful yield in the upcoming year. The name "Mera Hauchongba" translates to "the coming of the Houchong," referring to the arrival of the new harvest and the joy it brings. Rituals and Celebrations Mera Hauchongba is celebrated wi...
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No addict should be kept hidden by family if state is to succeed in 'War on Drugs' campaign: CM Biren

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  No addict should be kept hidden by family if state is to succeed in 'War on Drugs' campaign: CM Biren Carrying the ongoing ‘War on Drugs’ campaign forward, chief minister N Biren Singh took part in a public convention held at Kwakta in Bishnupur district on Tuesday. He also attended a ‘Public Rally against Poppy Cultivation and Drug Abuse’ organised by Zomi Frontal Organisations at Lamka in Churachandpur district.  Speaking at the convention organised by Clean Kwakta, the CM exhorted the people that they should always be sincere in the fight against illegal drugs and intoxicants, adding that the campaign to eradicate intoxicants should start from the family.  He said, “We pray to God for our wellbeing, but he would never be satisfied or bless us if we indulge in the business which may take people’s lives and harm society.” Only those who do good things would achieve heaven, he said.   He also said that the state government would extend all possible support and...
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Demand for arrest of culprits within 48 hours in RIMS medical student’s death

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  Demand for arrest of culprits within 48 hours in RIMS medical student’s death 'Justice for Sanaton Athokpam' a body formed following the death of RIMS medical student on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister N Biren, demanding to identify and arrest the culprits within 48 hours in connection with the alleged murder of Sanaton.                Sanaton Athokpam, a medical student of Regional Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) was found hanging inside his hostel room in a suspicious manner on Monday. The memorandum submitted to chief minister N Biren mentioned that to get justice for Sanaton “Justice for Sanaton Athokpam” was created with Thangjam, Meme Devi as chairman and Moirangthem Loyalakpa as convenor of the body. It demanded to conduct an autopsy in the presence of a magistrate with full video coverage of the process. The investigating officer of the case should be a police personnel whose rank is not less than that of deputy...
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