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Manipur nursing council, a dream turns reality

Manipur, ImphalImphal, Feb. 18 : With the holding of the first ever examination for the various nursing institutes in the State, the long cherished dream to have a Manipur Nursing Council has today become a reality.

It was the first nursing examination in Manipur under the Manipur Nursing council following the approval of the Council in the State by the government.

Manipur had been conducting the nursing examinations under the Assam Nursing Council (ANC) until July last year.

Manipur hosts annual theatre festival—Shumang Leela

Manipur hosts annual theatre festival—Shumang LeelaImphal, Feb. 9 (ANI): People in Manipur are attending the annual theatre festival-Shumang Leela, which commenced last week and would last till February end.

Not many may know but the art form derives its name from ''Shumang'', which means ''courtyard'' in local parlance.

The festival has traditionally been showcasing several plays based on contemporary themes. Though these performance have popularly been known to have an all-male cast performing in them, of late young women have also started getting roles in the Shumang plays.

Massive protest in Manipur over proposed farmland acquisition

Imphal (Manipur), Feb. 8 : Trouble is brewing in Manipur against the administration''s plans to acquire farmland to set up an industrial growth centre.

The state government wants to set up a 102 million dollar industrial centre at Chingarel Loukon by acquiring 215 hectares of farmland.

Farmers have vehemently opposed the move, saying it will affect their livelihood.

They held a meeting in state capital Imphal on Saturday where they decided that they would boycott the general elections if the state government carried out the proposal.

Carrying placards denouncing the proposed acquisition of agriculture land, thousands of farmers took part in the rally to voice their protest.

Theatre festivals play an important role in Manipuri society

Manipur, ImphalImphal, Feb. 4 : Manipur is also known for its rich tradition of theatre, which has been used as an important tool or medium to highlight major burning social issues and create awareness in the society.

With an aim to promote, nurture and accelerate theatre movement in the state, Manipur State Kala Academy recently organised the
26th All Manipur Drama Festival at the Manipur Dramatic Union hall in the State capital.

Protest against grenade attack on PWD engineer in Imphal

Protest against grenade attack on PWD engineer in ImphalImphal, Feb. 4: People in Imphal are anguished over the militants' increasing activities that include extortion, kidnappings, threat and killings in the State, which generate uncertainty in the lives of the people.

Recently, unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of PWD Imphal West Division Executive Engineer Irengbam Loken.

Womenfolk were recently out in Uripok Gopalji Leirak in Imphal to stage a protest denouncing the grenade attack. They were pointing out that violent activities have disrupted normal life and created sense of fear in the State.

Manipur hospital denounces extortion demand by militants

Imphal (Manipur)Imphal, Feb. 3 : Militant groups in Manipur have started targeting hospitals and educational institutes with extortion demands. The latest institution threatened by them is the S. Kumar Hospital.

Students and staff of S. Kumar hospital at Porompat in Imphal demonstrated in protest against the extortion demand of 50,000 per year, as was made by the People''s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (or PREPAK), a militant outfit.

The fear factor gripped many when a patient was made to deliver a live bullet to the Managing Director of the hospital.

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