The success story of a woman mushroom farmer in Manipur
Posted on 23 Jan 2021
A chance incident empowered by knowledge brought huge profits and awards to once an unskilled mushroom cultivator from Manipur, Rajkumari Binita Devi.
Lelen Vaiphei
IFP Reporter, IMPHAL, Manipur
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Driven by passion, 13-year-old boy from Manipur’s Churachandpur village weaves traditional shawls
Posted on 27 Sept 2021
Lenkhohao is a student of Sielmat Christian High School. Does he get time to weave and study?
Breaking stereotypes, Churachandpur woman cobbler has been mending shoes for decades
Posted on 26 Aug 2021
After her husband passed away, the 62-year-old woman has been working alone till date, earning Rs 500-1000 in a day and supporting her family.
Manipur kickboxing players 'denied entry' at trial venue in Goa
Posted on 27 Aug 2021
In a video clip shared by the players, they were seen standing in front of the venue of the trail at Dayanand Bandodkar Krida Sankool, Mapusa Goa.
International footballer Ngangom Bala wants women football league in country
Posted on 28 Jul 2021
In a conversation with the Imphal Free Press, the international footballer shared her experiences in the Rangers FC.
Stepping into the world of happy feet with colourful slippers
Posted on 5 Jul 2021
IFP Exclusive: A young couple in Churachandpur ventured into small-scale manufacturing of slippers to reach out to the poor and unemployed and bring about a change in society
Group of Kuki youths come together to revive endangered musical traditions
Posted on 29 Jun 2021
Speaking to the Imphal Free Press, a member of Pengkul project DJ Haokip said, “The project is a message, a clarion call on the youths of today to safeguard our dying culture, traditions and rituals.”
Manipur's Senapati District Police initiates innovative ways for zero COVID-19 in 170 villages
Posted on 9 Jun 2021
The district police initiated a “COVID Free Village Competition” which began on June 5 and will continue till October 1 for the current year.
Jiribam-Imphal railway project work comes to near standstill?
Posted on 4 Jun 2021
Doubts and concerns are being raised over the completion of the national project - Jiribam-Imphal rail line as construction works are progressing only in one or two locations..
How a braveheart steers the wheel of charity to save lives as Covid wave rages on in Manipur
Posted on 28 May 2021
At a time when many people fear to even step out of their homes as the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hits the state, Prakash Leitanthem from Waiton Makha Leikai, Imphal East has been braving it all and providing free van service to COVID-19 patients.
How self-taught artist from Manipur sold his art work at Taipei International Art Exhibition
Posted on 29 Apr 2021
Hailing from Sumtukphai village Churachandpur, Zaminlun Singson has sold his artwork/painting titled ‘peaceful smile’ for an amount of Rs 3.74 lakh at the Taipei International Exhibition in 2020.
‘Sounds of wildlife no longer heard at Yangoupokpi Lokchao in Tengnoupal’
Posted on 11 Feb 2021
The increasing number of human settlements is posing a major threat to the survival of wildlife at Yangoupokpi Lokchao, Tengnoupal district
Here’s how villagers strived to make Manipur’s Saihenjang village plastic free
Posted on 2 Feb 2021
The achievement took a long three years of hard work by the entire villagers to make the village clean and free of plastics.
Gaan Ngai Festival keeps the flame of unique culture and identity of Zeliangrong people burning with vibrancy
Posted on 28 Jan 2021
Rhythmic folk music and dances in vibrant traditional attires and great feasting marked the colourful celebration across Manipur.
Hanjabam Radhe Devi – from selling tea and making potloi to achieving Padma Award
Posted on 29 Jan 2021
Defying old age, 88-year-old Radhe has been going strong with the art of making Potloi embedded with intricate designs and as Potloi Setpi (Bridal dresser).
How Royal Riders hit the road less travelled and crossed several milestones with a mission
Posted on 24 Jan 2021
As RRM celebrated its foundation day at Langol on Saturday, founding member Tombisana shares with the 'Imphal Free Press' how it all began and the many milestones they have crossed in reaching out to the needy.
IMPHAL: 'Agitating teachers may abstain from all activities if demands not fulfilled’
Posted on 10 Jan 2021
The Ad-Hoc Committee of the colleges of DMU has been abstaining holding protests since January 6.
Youths paint streets, spread positive vibe amid pandemic and cold in Ukhrul
Posted on 17 Dec 2020
A group of young locals of Ukhrul district took to the streets to beautify their town and ring in the festive joy ahead of Christmas Day
Leading the way to sustainable plastic waste management
Posted on 10 Dec 2020
Itombi from Imphal, Manipur, who runs a plastic recycling plant, dreams of minimizing plastic waste in the entire Northeast region.
Tarao: How the 'Forgotten tribe' of Manipur is battling to survive
Posted on 30 Nov 2020
As per reports, Toto, a primitive Indo-Bhutanese tribe hailing from Totopara in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, numbering less than 1500, is said to be the smallest tribe in the world. But going by the population Census 2011, Tarao tribe numbers smaller than Toto tribe. The population of Tarao is only 1,066, according to the census.
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