Heibok Ching to Become Manipur’s Newest Reserve Forest: Protecting Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage
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Heibok Ching to Become Manipur’s Newest Reserve Forest: Protecting Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage

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Introduction Manipur’s Heibok Ching, a beautiful hillock located in Langthabal, is set to receive a new designation that will help preserve its ecological and cultural significance. The recent announcement by the Manipur government to declare Heibok Ching a reserve forest has stirred excitement and renewed attention to conservation in the region. With this new status,…

Naga Council Raises Alarm Over Oil Exploration in Manipur’s Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

Naga Council Raises Alarm Over Oil Exploration in Manipur’s Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

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Summary The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) strongly opposes the Union Environment Ministry’s initial approval for oil and gas exploration in the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. The sanctuary is rich in biodiversity, home to species like tigers, leopards, and hornbills. The RNCM argues that the exploration threatens indigenous rights and the…