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The third day of the 25th Hornbill Festival in Kisama featured a variety of cross-cultural acts

With a variety of cultural performances, including songs and dances from several tribes, Naga Heritage Village in Kisama commemorated the third day of the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival on Tuesday. Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton chaired the morning session, which was co-sponsored by advisers Food & Civil Supply, Legal Metrology, and KT Sukhalu,…

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More than 19,000 acres of illicit poppy production have been eliminated since 2017

A study on the Mapping and Estimation of Opium Poppy Cultivation Area using Remote Sensing and GIS Technology found that during 2017, the Manipur government has eliminated 19,135.6 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in at least 12 districts. The largest area damaged during this time was 4,454.4 acres in Kangpokpi district, followed by 3,348 acres…

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The Transport Minister of Tripura pushes for regulation of social media use

Sushanta Chowdhury, Tripura’s minister of transportation, stated that social media should be limited for the good of the nation, pointing out that liberties without reasonable restrictions can have fatal consequences. The Minister gave the example, saying, “I should be very careful about my speed when I am driving a car.” Social media is causing mental…

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Hornbill Festival 2024’s 25th edition with the theme Art & Culture Department

With the theme “Cultural Connect,” the Department of Art & Culture is prepared for the Hornbill Festival 2024. The department will engage in the following activities from December 1 to December 10: 18 cultural troupes from throughout the State will soon arrive to present their vibrant folk dances and songs, indigenous games, ritual demonstrations, folk…

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The Hornbill Festival 2024 has Peru as a cultural partner

With Peru emerging as a key country partner, Nagaland is poised to demonstrate international cultural diplomacy during the 25th Hornbill Festival. With the opening of diplomatic relations, a thriving cultural interchange between Peru and Nagaland is anticipated. Following a meeting with Peruvian Ambassador H.E. Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio affirmed the…

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The Aizawl District Council expansion of LPG home delivery services across the city

The Aizawl District Consumer Protection Council, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Lalhriatpuia, convened a meeting at the DC Conference Hall to discuss about the expansion of LPG home delivery services across the city. The government’s role in enabling the direct distribution of LPG to homes was the main topic of discussion during the conference….

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