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Bengali language version is also published, beside the Manipuri language version. Both the languages use Bengali script and not the Meitei script (but their logo uses the Meitei script). India; Arambai Guwahati, Assam: Bengali script: No Yes E-PAO (Manipuri news) e-pao.net: Global (online newspaper) Meitei script: Yes No
The section 3 of The Manipur Official Language Act, 1979 (Manipur Act 14 Of 1979) explains the official language status of the state as follows: [2] [3] 3. (1) Subject to the provision of section 7, Manipuri language shall, on and from the commencement of this Act, be the language used in respect of all or any of the official purposes of the State.
The Puyas (Manipuri: ꯄꯨꯌꯥ) are archaic Manipuri manuscripts. [1] They encompass a wide spectrum of themes including genealogy, literature, history, royalties, administration, creation and cosmology, philosophy, poetry, religious beliefs, etc. [1]
Ancient Meitei literature, also termed as Old Manipuri literature, is literature written in the Old Manipuri language from the earliest texts until the time of King Pamheiba (Meitei for 'Garib Niwaj'). All the ancient Meitei literary works are written in the traditional Meitei script. [1]
Below the navel, because of ‘hot wind’, when the water of the pond putrefies, and bubbles emerge on the surface, making ‘pruk, pruk’ sound, the Shaugri (vernacular Manipuri name of roselle, scientific name Hibiscus sabdariffa) can suppress it, making ‘gri, gri’ sound. Hence the herb was named Shaugri (shauba : boil + gri)."
Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), the sole official language and the lingua franca of Manipur, [1] one of the scheduled languages of India, [2] one of the recognised educational and literary languages of Assam [3] and Tripura states, [4] has its speakers spread across entire India. [5]
The Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri) movement sought to achieve recognition of Meitei as a Classical language of India.It was supported by various literary, political, social associations and organisations as well as notable individual personalities of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northeast India (prominently Assam, Manipur and Tripura).
Meitei language speakers and lovers annually celebrate the "Manipuri Language Day" on 20th August in Tripura, to remember the day on which their language was made one of the scheduled languages of the 8th schedule for the Constitution of India by Manipuri Literary and Cutural Forum,Tripura with colourful cultural programmes. [30] [31] [32]