Ricky Angkang
IFP Correspondent, Ukhrul, Manipur
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Posted on 11 Apr 2024
Manipur's Chingjaroi CV wore a vibrant look with the young and old, alike in full traditional attire, thronging the venue of Khamor Angkhui festival as the natives came together in unison to celebrate their much revered cultural festival.
Posted on 31 Jan 2024
The habitat of Nongin, the state bird of Manipur, covers around 15 km in area. The exact figure of this bird species could not be ascertained though its presence is still intact.
Posted on 23 Jan 2024
Created in 2022, the Nongin reserve is under the care of the Jessami Village Council.
Posted on 23 Jan 2024
Tekhru -Nge (literal meaning, self sanctification/purification) is an annual celebration. It is similar to the Luira Phanit festival of the Tangkhul community (seed sowing festival).
Posted on 15 Dec 2023
Erratic rainfall, long heat waves and decline in water source prominently surface in the region have been hugely impacting people's livelihood.
Posted on 30 Nov 2023
Farmers' hope of a good paddy harvest for the year have been turned upside down with 90 per cent of farmers in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur
Posted on 13 Nov 2023
Shirui village in Manipur's Ukhrul district has a huge tourism potential and preserving the hill ranges’ rich flora and fauna will open windows of opportunity for the locals to better their lives.
Posted on 26 Oct 2023
Widespread use of chemical fertilisers and electricity by the younger generations is considered as one of the major reasons for the decline in fish population.
Posted on 12 Oct 2023
"Large quantities of crops are getting rotten and infested by worms and insects before they are ripe for harvest."
Posted on 14 Jul 2023
Farmers in Manipur are troubled by the dwindling of river water coupled with late arrival of monsoon in various parts of the state.
Posted on 24 Dec 2022
People in Ukhrul decorated the churches, festive venues and surroundings with innovative and colourful artworks.
Posted on 22 Dec 2022
Out of the four building blocks, three blocks with 12 class rooms were in bad shape and no longer fit for accommodating students as the walls had cracked and the floors were beyond repair.
Posted on 10 Dec 2022
Phungcham Haofa (Tangkhul hui/dog) Festival 2022 was celebrated at Phungcham village, Ukhrul district in an effort to preserve and promote the dog breed..
Posted on 10 Dec 2022
Solimla Jajo represented team India in the seven-day-long 13th WBPF championships 2022 held at Phuket, Thailand, which will conclude on December 12.
Posted on 3 Dec 2022
Manipur boys Shimayon Ningshen and Themreichan Khansu clinched gold medal in a highly competitive 7th national kung fu championship 2022 event held in Gujarat.
Posted on 25 Nov 2022
Thotmachan Awungshi Zimik, who won gold in mountain bike cycling event in the recently concluded Northeast Olympic Games 2022 in Shillong, is now gearing up for the Nagaland's Hornbill Mountain Bike Festival 2022.
Posted on 24 Nov 2022
All necessary machines and equipment for it are in place and installed. Hopefully by the end of this coming week we can start its full functioning, Dr Reisangmi Raikhan, Medical Superintendent (MS) of district hospital Ukhrul said.
Posted on 16 Nov 2022
Solimla Jajo will also compete in the upcoming State level Championship -Miss Manipur Model Physique starting December 3, 2022.
Posted on 13 Nov 2022
Thotmachan Awungshi Zimik sealed the first gold medal for Team Manipur in the ongoing 2nd North East India Olympic Games.
Posted on 25 Oct 2022
Two women, who were crossing a stream near river Challou were swept away by the surging river water in Ukhrul district.
