Land of Jewels (Sana Leibak)

Guv extends greetings: Imphal, Dec 20: Greeting the people of Manipur, particularly the Muslim community on the occasion of Idul Zuha, Governor Dr SS Sidhu has wished that the festival will be celebrated in its true spirit. In his message, Dr Sidhu said that the message of Idul Zuha is peaceful coexistence setting aside differences if caste, creed or religion. Joining the people of Manipur in celebrating Idul Zuha, Chief Minister prayed that this festival may bring love, peace, unity and prosperity in Manipur. In his Idul Zuha greetings, Speaker Dr S Budhichandra wished that this festival may increase love, sacrifice, harmony and unity among the people of the State. Extending best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Idul Zuha, MPCC president Gaikhangam prayed that this festival may foster clo-ser relationship among various communities. In his Idul Zuha message, MP Dr T Meinya wished that the festival may herald pros-perity by way of resolving conflict situation facing th...

‘Rebels’ ban short skirts: Imphal, Dec. 7: The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) has imposed a ban on Muslim girls wearing tunics and skirts to schools and colleges from Class I and above from the next academic session in Manipur. In a statement issued yesterday, the militant outfit, whose cadres were drawn from Muslims known locally as Meitei Pangals, said Muslim girl students should wear either phanek, a long skirt, or salwar, that covers the ankles and sanctioned by Islamic law. The statement issued by the outfit’s information and publicity secretary Belal Khan said the colour of the dresses should follow the colour of uniforms of the educational institutions. Khan said the step was part of the outfit’s campaign to instil a sense of discipline in growing children who would grow up and preserve the community’s culture and identity. “If one knows and preserves his own culture and identity, he or she would also honour and regard the culture and identity of other communities. Thi...