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IFP Bureau16 Nov 2023
When the festivals are of prime importance and when the general population is in mourning greetings and messages, however routine, becomes sour and unkind.
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When the festivals are of prime importance and when the general population is in mourning greetings and messages, however routine, becomes sour and unkind.
Responding to calls for switching off lights and not putting up festive lights on Diwali night, not a diya or candle was lit by citizens across the valley.
To the Manipuris, it is strictly a personal choice whether one celebrates Diwali or not. It is about the lights and festivities.
The efforts to increase awareness, understanding and a sense of belongingness towards the state artisans, entrepreneurs, and businesses need to be established and strengthened among the local populace and consumers.
Imphal police station won the first prize for making the highest number of seizures during the drive.
IFP Editorial: Gambling on Diwali night is a form of invoking Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. Whatever be the traditional beliefs, Manipur is not far behind in such indulgences and always makes it a point to introduce its own version.
The barbarism being increasingly witnessed during various festivals clearly prove that all talks of devotion and spirituality are nothing but a farce.
We are not walking the talk reducing the much highlighted spirit of Diwali into a bankrupt rhetoric or farce.
IFP Editorial: Now, one of the greatest festivals of Manipur Ningol Chakouba is knocking at the door, as well as the Hindu festival Diwali. As such, the Khwairamband Bazar of Imphal would be full to the brim with people flocking to the market to purchase gifts for the married sisters and aunts on the 2nd Day of Hiyangei which falls on November 6.
District magistrate Ranjan Yumnam issued an order on Sunday stating that there is apprehension of breach of peace and public tranquility if the sale and use of crackers during the ensuing Diwali is not checked.
Kejriwal appealed to all traders not to stock up firecrackers in view of the ban.