Banasree Sarkar

Being observant can make you feel less nervous

Mindfulness can lessen concern by improving cognitive regulation, a mental function. Paying close attention to the present moment without making judgments is the cornerstone of all mindfulness exercises. This can improve concentration and lessen anxiety. Practicing mindfulness has been shown in numerous studies to reduce anxiety symptoms. Since anxiety can manifest in many different ways…

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A youth-led organic agricultural program in Manipur

Determined farmers and young dreamers are spearheading a quiet organic farming revolution in the verdant hills of Senapati region. Manipur is becoming a model state for sustainable agriculture, particularly in the fields of organic fruit cultivation and floriculture, because to its rich biodiversity and temperate temperature. Chokhone, a 28-year-old Mao entrepreneur at the center of…

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Manipur Police nab 4 insurgents linked to extortion, arms trade

Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency efforts, leading to the arrest of four members of the Chin Kuki Mizo Army (CKMA), a non-SoO (Suspension of Operations) insurgent outfit. The arrests, part of a larger state-wide crackdown on extortion and illegal arms trade, mark a significant escalation in operations targeting militant activities in sensitive hill…

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Manipur is reeling from heavy rains, with rivers overflowing and cities submerged

Low-lying parts in Imphal West and Imphal East districts were inundated after the Imphal River, one of the state’s principal rivers, burst its banks. Residents in flood-prone areas have received advisories from the state government asking them to exercise caution and heed official instructions. In order to prevent escalation, officials are aggressively implementing precautionary measures…

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