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Summary Naosek (Lethocerus indicus), the giant edible water bug long cherished in Manipuri cuisine, is teetering on the brink of extinction in the state’s paddy fields and wetlands. Once abundant across Loktak Lake and other shallow water bodies during the monsoon, this insect—valued for its distinctive aroma in dishes like eronba, laphu eromba, and morok…
Short Summary Farmer D. Rapi from Purul Rosofii village in Senapati district, Manipur, has successfully grown the HRMN‑99 apple varietal organically. After planting around 350 saplings in 2021, he harvested about 20 kg in 2024 and over 100 kg this year—all without chemical inputs. HRMN‑99 thrives at lower altitudes with fewer chilling hours, making it ideal for the…
*In a remarkable endeavor to promote national integration, 34 women from Manipur have embarked on a journey from the northeastern state to Gujarat. This initiative, part of the National Integration Tour (NIT) organized by the Assam Rifles under the Spear Corps, symbolizes India’s ‘unity in diversity’. * A Journey of Unity and Learning *The ten-day…