States » East


Cultural Forum Manipur remembers doyen of Manipuri literature, Khelchandra

Imphal, May 13 (UNI) The Cultural Forum, Manipur paid tributes to Pandit Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra on his 108th birth anniversary at the State Central Library here on Tuesday.
Prof Koijam Shantibala, President of the Forum, said Khelchandra’s contributions are immense as he translated large numbers of ancient Manipuri texts into modern Manipuri. Besides, Khelchandra worked as a pioneer historian and linguist by writing Manipuri history from a new perspective. His works in English and Manipuri are so vast that Manipur may not get another person like him.
Prof Huirem Bihari, former President of the Forum, said Khelchandra collected large numbers of ancient texts and translated them into English and Manipuri and analysed the texts. He further said the works of Khelchandra, including the Cheitharol Kumbaba which chronicles the history of Manipur from 33 AD till the first half of 20th century have no parallel in human history, and Khelchandra had the rare quality of being a historian, linguist, astrologer, cultural activist, martial artist .
More News
India, UK share legacy of industrialisation, innovation: Andrew Fleming

India, UK share legacy of industrialisation, innovation: Andrew Fleming

18 Jun 2025 | 5:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) British Deputy High Commissioner to East and North East India, Andrew Fleming, on Wednesday said that India and the United Kingdom share a rich legacy of industrialisation and innovation.

see more..
PM Modi to unveil Roadmap for Odisha’s development on June 20: Samal

PM Modi to unveil Roadmap for Odisha’s development on June 20: Samal

18 Jun 2025 | 5:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a comprehensive roadmap for the development of Odisha during his visit to the state on June 20, marking the first anniversary of the BJP government in the state.

see more..
Tribal culture has special place in cultural richness of Odisha : CM Majhi

Tribal culture has special place in cultural richness of Odisha : CM Majhi

18 Jun 2025 | 4:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) Tribal culture has taken a special place in the cultural richness of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said
Inaugurating the state-level Adivasi Shakti Samavesh organized at Chhau Podia, Baripada on the occasion of the first year of the state government, the Chief Minister said to achieve the goal of a prosperous Odisha in the next 11 years, the tribals and scheduled castes who constitute 40 percent of the state, must be developed.

see more..
Odisha Vigilance conducts searches in Tripura & Himachal Pradesh in IAS officer bribery case

Odisha Vigilance conducts searches in Tripura & Himachal Pradesh in IAS officer bribery case

18 Jun 2025 | 4:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) The Odisha Vigilance has deputed three teams to Tripura and Himachal Pradesh to carry out further verification related to suspended IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, who was recently caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs.10 lakh.

see more..
Meghalaya ranks sixth in HIV prevalence in India

Meghalaya ranks sixth in HIV prevalence in India

18 Jun 2025 | 2:33 PM

Shillong, June 18 (UNI) Meghalaya is now ranked sixth among the highest HIV prevalence states in India, State Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said.

see more..