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Loktak Lake's Floating Islands Are the Last Home of Manipur's Sangai Deer

The sangai deer does not walk on land. It walks on water, or close enough. In Loktak Lake, Manipur's largest freshwater lake, decomposing organic matter, soil, and vegetation have compressed over centuries into thick floating mats called phumdi. The sangai, Cervus eldi eldi, has evolved hooves splayed wide enough to…

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What a Ramsar Listing Actually Obliges India to Do for a Wetland

India's 75th Ramsar site was announced with the kind of fanfare that accompanies a record broken. What followed the announcement, in most cases, was silence, not because nothing was required, but because the requirements are poorly understood outside the small circle of wetland ecologists who track them. The Ramsar Convention…

Times Life · Oct 26

Hafta letters: NL’s coverage of SIR protest, question for Anand and violence in Manipur

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Newslaundry · Oct 24

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What Water Hyacinth Does to Fish, Oxygen and Fishing Livelihoods in Indian Lakes

The rosette of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, can double its surface area in two weeks under warm, nutrient-rich conditions. That single biological fact explains why a few clumps at the edge of a lake in June can become an unbroken green mat by August, and why that mat changes everything…

Times Life · Oct 24

Polls in 5 states: Election Commission team in Manipur to review preparedness

The Election Commission has deployed a team of senior officials to Manipur to review preparations for assembly elections expected early next year in five states. Teams have also visited Uttarakhand, with Punjab scheduled for a review on October 28. The commission will conduct further assessments before announcing the election schedule.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Grave indictment of BJP's failure: Congress criticises incumbent party on Manipur violence

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the recent violence in Manipur that resulted in civilian deaths. He questioned the effectiveness of BJP's governance and their failure to address ongoing issues. Kharge highlighted the displacement of thousands and the alarming number of deaths since the violence began. He demanded accountability from Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

7 Unbelievable Foods You Must Try

Beyond the comfort of familiar flavors lies a world of bold textures, ancient recipes, and unexpected traditions. Every dish carries a story, proving that food is far more than mere sustenance—it is culture, heritage, and pure adventure on a plate. Around the globe, local communities have perfected dishes so unique…

MyLifeXP · Oct 19

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15 houses burnt in Manipur's Kamjong, three injured in gun attack

In Chassad village, Kamjong district, fifteen houses belonging to the Kuki community were burned by suspected militants. The attack prompted many civilians to flee into the forests and a nearby Army camp. A Kuki civilian was killed earlier, and several others were injured in the violence. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

India's Legless Amphibians Live Entirely Underground and Go Unnoticed

What a Caecilian Actually IsCaecilians are the third order of amphibians, sitting alongside frogs and salamanders in the class Amphibia. They have no limbs, no visible ears, and eyes so reduced that in many species they sit beneath a thin layer of skin, functional enough to detect light but useless…

Times Life · Oct 16

"Witch hunt to silence me": Congress MP Bimol Akoijam alleges political vendetta after JNU dismissed him on charges of alleged sexual harassment

Congress Lok Sabha MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) faculty member, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has lashed out at the university administration over disciplinary action taken against him, terming the entire process a "witch hunt" driven by political vendetta to silence his voice on Manipur and the Northeast.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

The Snakehead Murrel: How This Fish Breathes Air and Outlasts Drought

A Fish That Does Not Need the Water to StayThe Snakehead Murrel, Channa striata, can breathe air. Not as an emergency reflex, not as a brief surface gulp, but as a sustained physiological system. When dissolved oxygen in a stagnant pond drops toward zero, which happens every dry season across…

Times Life · Oct 12

Manipur clashes kill nine in fresh violence, CM appeals for peace and restraint

The toll from the latest clashes in Manipur increases to nine, following shootings in Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemns the violence and calls for peace among communities. Security forces are deployed to control the situation after multiple killings linked to ethnic tensions. Prohibitory orders have…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

3 killed in fresh violence in strife-hit Manipur

Recent clashes in Manipur led to the deaths of three individuals, including a woman and her child. A 22-year-old man also lost his life during the violent exchanges between groups. Violence in the region has resulted in over 40 fatalities since February, escalating tensions between Kuki and Naga communities. Authorities…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

'Lost moral authority to continue': Manipur CM demands Akoijam's resignation as MP

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The Economic Times · Oct 9

Indian Army unearth 27 IEDs along Shangkhalok-Pilong stretch in Manipur's Kamjong district

The Indian Army defused 27 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Shangkhalok-Pilong stretch in Manipur's Kamjong district. The route is located near the remote Pilong village along the international border with Myanmar. The security operation was conducted from October 4 to 7. The IEDs were hidden in bushes along the…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Yumnam Khemchand Singh calls on Amit Shah, apprises him of measures taken by Manipur govt for restoring peace

More than 60,000 people have been displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023. The violence erupted after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Manipur CM calls for hill-valley unity, says peace efforts cannot remain limited to valley

Manipur's Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, appeals for harmony among the state's various communities, stressing the necessity of dialogue to resolve tensions rather than resorting to agitation. He highlights the severe economic ramifications caused by ongoing ethnic conflicts since May 2023, which jeopardize development efforts. Praise is given to Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

SC asks CBI, trial court to ensure examination of victim-witnesses in Manipur sexual violence case

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and trial court to ensure that two key victim-witnesses in the Manipur sexual violence case are examined on October 7, 9 and 28, while stressing the need to expedite the trial. The court said witness safety was the authorities’ responsibility and indicated it…

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The Economic Times · Oct 4

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states as poll body steps up preparedness to hold high stakes elections

Senior Election Commission officials will begin visiting five poll-bound states this week to assess election preparedness at the field level, starting with Goa and followed by Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur. Uttar Pradesh is yet to get a visit schedule. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh and Goa have started first-level checks of EVMs…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Weather today, September 29: Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; check latest IMD update

Weather today September 29: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and the northeast states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for September 29. A deep depression over the Andaman Sea is crossing into Myanmar and moving towards the…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

The AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, will remain in effect in these areas for six months from October 1, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Manipur Cong stages protest, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Congress members held a protest in Imphal, Manipur, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and accountability. They expressed concerns about the revision of electoral rolls targeting Gen Z voters and raised slogans. Following a newspaper report, tensions grew between commissioners over decisions made without their knowledge. The Election Commission…

Times Life · Sep 21

Dzukou Valley Trek: The Nagaland Trail That Has Nothing to Do With Hornbill Week

You arrive in Kohima expecting the northeast to perform for youMost people who fly into Dimapur or take the overnight bus from Guwahati have a version of Nagaland already assembled in their heads. Hornbill Week. Morungs. Warriors in full ceremonial dress. The state has learned to deliver that version efficiently,…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Manipur: 21-year-old woman injured in attack dies

A 21-year-old woman, Nei Esther Gangte, who sustained gunshot injuries in an attack by armed miscreants in Manipur's Churachandpur district, died on Sunday. She passed away at District Hospital Churachandpur after battling critical injuries for seven days, officials said.

Newslaundry · Sep 19

‘Go back to your country’: Manipuri musician’s killing reignites concerns over racism against Northeasterners and govt inaction

What is the cost of a life? For the wife and 20-year-old son Chongtham Vikram Singh, it is the lifelong grief and trauma of losing a family member. For Manipur, it is the loss of a homegrown musical talent, who began practicing his craft when he was a child, and…

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