INDIA

The Battle of Khongjom has remained one of the most important events in the history of Manipur. Historians noted the battle as one of the fiercest battles in the history of India’s freedom struggle. The Khongjom battle bequeathed to Manipuris a legacy of patriotism and heroism. The heroism of the gallant warriors is being passed down through generations in the form of a traditional ballad ‘Khongjom Parva’. Every year, on the 23rd of April, the whole state of Manipur pays homage to those great warriors at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex.

The Battle of Khongjom has remained one of the most important events in the history of Manipur. Historians noted the battle as one of the fiercest battles in the history of India’s freedom struggle. The Khongjom battle bequeathed to Manipuris a legacy of patriotism and heroism. The heroism of the gallant warriors is being passed down through generations in the form of a traditional ballad ‘Khongjom Parva’. Every year, on the 23rd of April, the whole state of Manipur pays homage to those great warriors at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex.

Either to have a profound understanding of their own history, origin, and culture or to display the same to a different people of a different era, cultural and historical heritages in tangible or intangible forms are the compulsory assets that people should own. In the form of folklores, art forms like dance, drama, music, etc., and events and festivals such as Lai Haraoba, HeikruHidongba, MeraHouChongba, etc the cultural and historical glory of the Manipuris have been passed down and preserved through generations.

“Know Your State Quiz by MyGov Manipur” is an initiative of MyGov Manipur and the Department of Information Technology to celebrate the small yet majestic state. The competition was open from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2021. Here are the winners.

Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) is a pioneering health assurance scheme initiated by the Government of Manipur. The Scheme will provide Cashless treatment to the poor at the Empanelled Network of Hospitals and cover up to Rs. 2 Lakhs per eligible family per year to the enrolled beneficiary.

The festival of Yaoshang is considered one of the major festivals of Manipur. People from different communities come together to take part in the celebrations. A five-day event celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Lamta (February-March), the festival is generally celebrated at the same time as holi.