Ricky Angkang
IFP Correspondent, Ukhrul, Manipur
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Posted on 4 Sept 2024
The so-called larvae of the nutritious wild giant hornet, which is locally called “Khuirei” in Tangkhul, is in high demand in the north eastern region given its exceptionally sumptuous taste, size and the aroma it produces.
Posted on 30 Aug 2024
The farmers from different districts of Manipur, including Ukhrul, have decided to grow millet crops as an alternative to deal with crop failure and hardships caused by decline in paddy and other standing crops.
Posted on 14 Jul 2024
Meet Sorormi Shimrah, a young village girl from Lungshang Chingkha in Manipur's Ukhrul district, who generates around Rs 10,000-20,000 per month from her farm production.
Posted on 14 Jul 2024
Jessami Hume’s Pheasant sanctuary serves as a haven for numerous endangered mammal and avian species.
Posted on 4 Jul 2024
The student body’s call for NHIDCL office closure came following repeated failure on the latter part to listen to the voice of the area people who have been facing numerous problems due to pathetic lifeline conditions.
Posted on 13 Jun 2024
The prolonged blackout has hugely impacted the normal life of the people, especially students belonging to poor families who could ill-afford alternative power backup.
Posted on 11 Jun 2024
Corn plants, cabbages and mustard leaves were the most affected crops.
Posted on 30 May 2024
Taking a cue from its climate resilient nature, farmers in different areas of Ukhrul district, Manipur have planted millet crops which are not affected by climate changes.
Posted on 26 May 2024
“The uncontrolled spread of Ma-rām has drastically diminished the available habitat for lily growth,” lamented a villager.
Posted on 22 May 2024
“I weave not because I have no food over the table. I find inner joy by connecting with what I am passionate about."
Posted on 14 May 2024
The two trucks which met an accident at the approach road of Phangrei were fully loaded with timber.
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."
