Imphal, Nov 22 : Journalists in Manipur have gone on strike following the killing of one of their colleagues, who is the sixth journalist to be killed in Manipur since 2000.

Agitated newspapers editors and journalists have suspended publication of newspapers seeking protection for newspapers and journalists, and also a vigorous and impartial investigation to find the killers of Rishikant Singh.

Imphal, Nov. 21 : A fruit processing plant, established in militancy affected Manipur, has added to the income of many families in the State.

Founded by L. Dikho Mao, the Exotic Juices Limited, which is the biggest fruit processing plant in north-east region, has today changed the fate of many people here.

People in the region have started systematic cultivation of fruits in the region. A non-governmental organization ‘Good Samaritan Social Service Association’, established in 1990, has been playing a pioneering role.

Imphal, Nov. 19 : Having suffered militancy for a long time, people in the north-east are now well aware about the malicious intentions of ultras here.

People from all walks of life in Manipur state are now coming out and showing their disapproval of the highhandedness of the militant groups, as was witnessed in Imphal recently.

Imphal, Nov. 13 : People from all walks of life and different communities recently participated in a massive rally taken out against the recent bomb blasts in Imphal that claimed the lives of many innocent people.

While condemning militancy, the participants in the rally appealed to the government to take tough measures against such elements and restore peace in the state.

Imphal, Nov. 8 : Kut, the biggest Kuki-Chin-Mizo-Zomi post harvest festival, was recently celebrated with pomp and gaiety under the aegis of State Level Kut Committee, Manipur at 1st MR ground here.

Over the years, this annual festival has helped in breaking all ethnic and religious barriers and emerged as one of the most popular festivals of Manipur.

Kut festival is a time for merry making and thanksgiving for plentiful harvest. It is also an occasion that strengthens social bonds as people come together to celebrate.

Police commandos of Manipur killed four militants in separate encounters in two districts on Friday.

Two of the militants were killed in Imphal West district. According to police, they were members of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC).

Two 9mm pistols were recovered from the spot.

Two other militants were gunned down by police commandos in Imphal East district.

Police suspects their hand in the October 21 Imphal bomb blast, which killed 17 people and 30 others injured.