Manipur Museum Carves Out a Niche for Preserving Cultural History
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Manipur Museum Carves Out a Niche for Preserving Cultural History

The Manipur State Museum in Imphal has long been a guardian of the state’s vibrant and multi-ethnic heritage — and recent coverage highlights how the museum continues to expand, renovate galleries and deepen its role in preserving Manipuri cultural history, from tribal ornaments and textiles to archaeological finds and the royal Hiyang Hiren (royal boat)….

Dr Thangjam Dhabali Singh: A Lifetime Award for Transforming Manipur’s Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism
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Dr Thangjam Dhabali Singh: A Lifetime Award for Transforming Manipur’s Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism

Short summary Dr Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of the BABINA Group of Companies, was conferred the Life-Time Achievement Award 2025 by the Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamil Sangam (MTTS), Chennai, in collaboration with IIIT Manipur. The ceremony took place at the Swamy Vivekananda Auditorium, IIIT Mantripukhri, Imphal, where Manipur University Vice-Chancellor Prof. N. Lokendra…

Japan’s Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Northeast India During Imphal Visit
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Japan’s Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Northeast India During Imphal Visit

Summary Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, visited Imphal to mark the 6th anniversary of the Imphal Peace Museum and observe Hiroshima–Nagasaki Day, using the platform to reaffirm Japan’s support for development and people-to-people ties in India’s Northeast. During the event he paid tribute at the India Peace Memorial, emphasized historical reconciliation, and highlighted cooperation…

World War 2 (WWII) Relics Unearthed During Construction in Manipur Imphal West
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World War 2 (WWII) Relics Unearthed During Construction in Manipur Imphal West

Summary During routine construction work in Langthabal, Imphal West on July 22, 2025, laborers unearthed a stash of World War II relics roughly four feet underground. Discovered among rusted shell casings, water bottles, a hand grenade, tin cans, and spades, these items likely date back to the historic Battle of Imphal in 1944, when Allied…