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{{About|the overview of events directly related to [[Meitei culture]], occurred in both outside and inside of [[Manipur]]|the overall aspects of events in Manipur|2024 in Manipur}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kok (K), Sam (S) &amp;amp; Lai (L) - The first three letters (alphabets) of the Classical Meitei Mayek writing system (Traditional Meetei Mayek script) of Ancient Kangleipak civilisation.jpg|thumb|300px|In 2024, [[Meitei language]] became an official language of [[Assam]], a functional language of [[Microsoft Translator]], among many other major landmarks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[2024]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|꯲꯰꯲꯴}}|}}) in [[Meitei culture]], including but not limited to [[Meitei architecture]], [[Meitei cinema]], [[Meitei cuisine]], [[Meitei dances]], [[Meitei festivals]], [[Meitei language]], [[Meitei literature]], [[Music of Manipur|Meitei music]], [[Meitei religion]], [[Meitei script]], etc.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Events ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[25 January]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Microsoft|Microsoft Translator]] added [[Meitei language]] in two writing systems, [[Meitei script]] and [[Latin script]], in its system.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Source|first=Microsoft|date=2024-01-25|title=Microsoft Translator adds two new languages – Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri|url=https://news.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-translator-adds-two-new-languages-chhattisgarhi-and-manipuri/|access-date=2024-07-30|website=Microsoft Stories India|language=en-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|date=2024-01-25|title=Microsoft Translator adds Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri languages: All you need to know|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/microsoft-translator-adds-chhattisgarhi-and-manipuri-languages-2024-01-25-913687|access-date=2024-07-30|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[26 January]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[:en:Manipuri_classical_dance|Manipuri classical dance]] was showcased in the 75th [[Republic Day of India]], in [[Kartavya Path]] of [[New Delhi]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=75th R-Day: From Kathakali to Manipuri Raas Leela India witnesses 30 folk dance forms at Kartavya Path|url=https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/75th-r-day-from-kathakali-to-manipuri-raas-leela-india-witnesses-30-folk-dance-forms-at-kartavya-path-1706255070708|access-date=2024-07-30|website=Editorji|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;January&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : 2 [[Jhaveri]] sisters performed [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri classical dance]] in the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Goa Open Arts Festival&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, in [[Goa]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-01-21|title=Goa Open Arts Festival: Watch these two Jhaveri sisters perform Manipuri dance|url=https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/to-lasya-with-love-23330954|access-date=2024-07-30|website=Mid-day|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[6 February]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : In a curatorial event by the National Gallery of Modern Art, [[New Delhi]] along with the [[:en:Penguin_Books|Penguin Books]] and the Imasi Foundation, Indian Union Minister [[Meenakashi Lekhi]] officially released a book about [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei folklore|folklore]] titled &amp;quot;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Feathers, Fools and Farts&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;quot; authored by L. Somi Roy and Thangjam Hindustani Devi.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-02-06|title=Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi releases book on Manipur&amp;#039;s folklore in Delhi|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/union-minister-meenakashi-lekhi-releases-book-on-manipurs-folklore-in-delhi-858003-2024-02-06|access-date=2024-07-30|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Libraries are an Institution of utmost importance – Meenakashi Lekhi|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2003259|website=Ministry of Culture, [[Government of India]]}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Akoijam|first=Jeet|date=2024-02-06|title=National Gallery of Modern Art hosts interaction session at launch of Manipuri folktale book|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/national-gallery-of-modern-art-hosts-interaction-session-at-launch-of-manipuri-folktale-book/|access-date=2024-07-30|website=News from Manipur - Imphal Times|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Union Minister releases Manipuri folklore book|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2024/2/7/IMPHAL-Feb-6-Union-Minister-of-State-for-Culture-and-External-Affairs-Meenakshi-Lekhi-released-a-Manipuri.html|access-date=2024-07-30|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;February&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : A 2015 [[:en:Meitei_cinema|Meitei short film]] “[[It&amp;#039;s Not My Choice]]” written and directed by Meitei actor and filmmaker [[:en:Priyakanta_Laishram|Priyakanta Laishram]] about [[LGBT]] issues, becomes the first [[Indian cinema|Indian short film]] to be adapted into [[Thai language]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Times|first=Ukhrul|date=2024-02-07|title=Manipuri Film &amp;#039;It&amp;#039;s Not My Choice&amp;#039; Becomes The First Indian Short Film To Be Adapted Into Thai {{!}} Ukhrul Times|url=https://ukhrultimes.com/manipuri-film-its-not-my-choice-becomes-the-first-indian-short-film-to-be-adapted-into-thai/|access-date=2024-07-30|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Abhilash|date=2024-02-07|title=Thai filmmaker to adapt Manipuri short film &amp;#039;It&amp;#039;s Not My Choice&amp;#039;|url=http://www.eastmojo.com/entertainment/2024/02/07/thai-filmmaker-to-adapt-manipuri-short-film-its-not-my-choice/|access-date=2024-07-30|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Manipuri film IT&amp;#039;S NOT MY CHOICE triumphs in every aspect|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2024/2/2/Brainee-HijamThe-2015-Manipuri-short-film-It-s-Not-My-Choice-Eina-Khankhiba-Natte-which-runs-for-14-minu.html|access-date=2024-07-30|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[22 February]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Traditional Manipuri recital was performed by Thingbaijam Chourjeet and his troupe in the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Vivekananda Music Festival&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, in [[Kolkata]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Statesman News|date=2024-02-22|title=Vibrant Manipuri recital by Guru Thingbaijam Chourjeet Singh and troupe at Vivekananda Music Festival|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/marquee/vibrant-manipuri-recital-by-guru-thingbaijam-chourjeet-singh-and-troupe-at-vivekananda-music-festival-1503272055.html|access-date=2024-07-30|website=The Statesman|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[23 February]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : A socio cultural group named MEELAL ([[Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillol Apunba Lup]]) urged the [[Governor of Manipur]] for the usage of the [[Meitei script|Meetei Mayek script]] for the government official transactions of the [[House]] recorded in the [[Meitei language]], alongside the current usage of the [[Bengali script]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Akoijam|first=Jeet|date=2024-02-23|title=MEELAL urges Manipur Governor for English inaugural speech and Meetei Mayek script integration|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/meelal-urges-manipur-governor-for-english-inaugural-speech-and-meetei-mayek-script-integration/|access-date=2024-07-30|website=News from Manipur - Imphal Times|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[24 February]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Cabinet of [[Assam]] approved [[Meitei language]] as one of its [[official language]]s, through the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, to be used in its 4 districts, [[Cachar district]], [[Karimganj district]], [[:en:Hailakandi_district|Hailakandi district]] and [[:en:Hojai_district|Hojai district]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|last=PTI|date=2024-02-24|title=Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-cabinet-gives-nod-to-recognise-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts/article67881260.ece|access-date=2024-07-30|issn=0971-751X}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Manipuri To Be Associate Official Language In Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi And Hojai Districts|url=https://guwahatiplus.com/assam/manipuri-to-be-associate-official-language-in-cachar-karimganj-hailakandi-and-hojai-districts|access-date=2024-07-30|website=guwahatiplus.com|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Today|first=North East|date=2024-02-24|title=Manipuri Language Approved As Associate Official Language For Four Assam Districts|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/02/24/manipuri-language-approved-as-associate-official-language-for-four-assam-districts/|access-date=2024-07-30|website=Northeast Today|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;March&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Benita Laishram became the first Manipuri folk singer to perform in Bharat ka Amrit Kalash, India&amp;#039;s biggest folk song competition, where she showed traditional Meitei cultural dance and music. She was nicknamed &amp;#039;triple threat&amp;#039; for her performances in singing, dancing, and acting.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-03-03|title=In her own words: How Manipur&amp;#039;s Benita Laishram showcased her state&amp;#039;s rich culture in India&amp;#039;s Biggest Folk Song Competition|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/entertainment/story/in-her-own-words-how-manipurs-benita-laishram-showcased-her-states-rich-culture-in-indias-biggest-folk-song-competition-918742-2024-03-03|access-date=2024-07-30|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;March&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : 110 artistes of [[:en:Thang_Ta|Thang Ta]], a traditional Meitei martial art, showed their art form, in a dance drama based on the life of [[:en:Gond_people|Gond]] queen Rani Durgavati for the first time, in [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=On PM&amp;#039;s Call, Rani Durgawati&amp;#039;s Tale To Come Alive In Manipuri Martial Art|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/on-pms-call-rani-durgawatis-tale-to-come-alive-in-manipuri-martial-art|access-date=2024-07-30|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[11 March]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Government of Assam]] announced that [[Meitei script|Meitei Mayek script]] will be introduced to be used in the academic educational institutions of Assam state.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|last= |first= |date=2024-03-12|title=Cabinet nod to Meitei script in educational institutions|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/cabinet-nod-to-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions/articleshow/108431069.cms|access-date=2024-07-30|issn=0971-8257}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam govt&amp;#039;s nod for inclusion of Meitei script in schools of state|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/assam-govts-nod-for-inclusion-of-meitei-script-in-schools-of-state-1503278318.html|access-date=2024-07-30|website=The Statesman|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam: Government Considers Introducing Meitei Script in Educational Institutions|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-government-considers-introducing-metei-script-in-educational-institutions|access-date=2024-07-30|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;April&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : A [[Meitei language]] speaking robot, named &amp;quot;Kangleinganbi&amp;quot;, was developed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Leishangthem Rup Robot Kangleinganbi fluent in Manipuri |url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Science_and_Technology.Leishangthem_Rup_Robot_Kangleinganbi_fluent_in_Manipuri |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=e-pao.net}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;May:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; [[Oneness (film)|Oneness]], a Meitei film and Manipur&amp;#039;s first film on same-sex relationships, made its [[world premiere]] at South Asia&amp;#039;s biggest queer film festival, [[KASHISH Pride Film Festival]], on May 17, 2024, at [[Cinépolis|Cinepolis]], [[Mumbai]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=21 May 2024 |title=Priyakanta&amp;#039;s &amp;#039;Oneness&amp;#039; steals spotlight at Pride Film Fest |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2024/5/21/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-May-20-Manipuri-filmmaker-and-actor-Priyakanta-Laishram-has-taken-the-Kashish.html |access-date=19 August 2024 |work=The Sangai Express}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=15 May 2024 |title=From Kaathal to La Vénus d’Argent, Here Are 8 Films To Watch Out For At The Kashish Pride Film Festival This Year |url=https://elle.in/8-films-kashish-pride-film-festival/ |access-date=19 August 2024 |work=ELLE}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;June&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Chief Secretary of the [[Government of Manipur]], Vineet Joshi declared for the introduction of [[Meitei language]] to the filing of [[Report|FIRs]] to facilitate people in communicating their complaints and grievances.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Pothashang|date=2024-06-20|title=CS Joshi moots to introduce Meitei language in filling FIR {{!}} Pothashang News|url=https://pothashang.in/2024/06/cs-joshi-moots-to-introduce-meitei-language-in-filling-fir/|access-date=2024-07-30|website=Pothashang|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;July&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : An art exhibition on traditional Meitei &amp;#039;Subika painting&amp;#039; was conducted by Yumnam Sapha, an artist from the Department of Fine Art at [[:en:Manipur_University|Manipur University]], getting inspired by Meitei indigenous paintings and illustrations found in ancient Meitei manuscripts known as the Subika.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-07-13|title=Manipur: Art exhibition on &amp;#039;Subika painting&amp;#039; captivates onlookers with unknown Asian art form|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/video/manipur-art-exhibition-on-subika-painting-captivates-onlookers-with-unknown-asian-art-form-1048814-2024-07-13|access-date=2024-07-30|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;July&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : One [[Meitei people|Meitei woman]] from [[Manipur]] and another from [[Tripura]] achieved the National Handloom Awards 2023 from the Ministry of Textile, [[Government of India]], for their outstanding performance in the handloom industry of making traditional Meitei clothing called &amp;quot;Innaphi&amp;quot;, also spelled as &amp;quot;Ennaphi&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|last=Irom|first=Bit|date=2024-07-29|title=Two Meitei women from Manipur and Tripura gets National Handloom Award|url=http://nenow.in/north-east-news/two-meitei-women-from-manipur-and-tripura-gets-national-handloom-award.html|access-date=2024-07-30|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-07-29|title=Manipur weaver honoured with prestigious national award|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/manipur-weaver-honoured-with-prestigious-national-award-1059374-2024-07-29|access-date=2024-07-30|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;August&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Oneness (film)|Oneness]], a Meitei film and Manipur&amp;#039;s first film on same-sex relationships, selected as the sole entry from [[Northeast India]] at [[Bangalore Queer Film Festival]] 2024.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=17 August 2024 |title=Manipuri Film “ONENESS” Selected As The Sole Entry From NE India For Bangalore Queer Film Festival 2024 |url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/08/17/manipuri-film-oneness-selected-as-the-sole-entry-from-ne-india-for-bangalore-queer-film-festival-2024/ |access-date=19 August 2024 |work=Northeast Today}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[18 August]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Government of India]] gave 18 crores of INR for the development of [[Meitei language]] and [[Meitei script]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Centre allocates Rs 18 crore for promotion of Manipuri language, script |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/centre-allocates-rs-18-crore-for-promotion-of-manipuri-language-script |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Imphal Free Press |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Khumukcham |first=Rinku |date=2024-08-19 |title=Centre allocates Rs 18 crore for promotion of Manipuri language &amp;amp; script |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/centre-allocates-rs-18-crore-for-promotion-of-manipuri-language-script/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=News from Manipur - Imphal Times |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-08-19 |title=Centre sanctions Rs 18 crore fund to promote Manipuri language |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/centre-sanctions-rs-18-crore-fund-to-promote-manipuri-language-1074388-2024-08-19 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-08-19 |title=Manipur: Central Government Allocates Rs 18 Crore to Boost Manipuri Language and Script |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/manipur/manipur-central-government-allocates-rs-18-crore-to-boost-manipuri-language-and-script |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=www.sentinelassam.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[20 August]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : 33rd [[Manipuri Language Day]] was celebrated.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=33rd Manipuri Language Day observed |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2024/8/20/Our-CorrespondentsJIRI-THB-Aug-20-In-observation-of-the-33rd-Manipuri-Language-Day-today-a-one-day-nation.html |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[22 August]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Assam Government]] tabled proposal for recognising [[Meitei language]] as the associate official language of Assam state through the [[Bill (law)|bill]] of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=PTI |title=Assam govt proposes to make Manipuri Associate Official Language in 4 districts |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/assam/assam-govt-proposes-to-make-manipuri-associate-official-language-in-4-districts-3160365 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=The Assam |date=2024-08-23 |title=Bill to allow Manipuri as Associate Official Language tabled in Assam Assembly |url=https://assamtribune.com/assam/bill-to-allow-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-tabled-in-assam-assembly-1548892 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-08-23 |title=Assam Assembly: Government to Recognize Manipuri Language as an Associate Official Language |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/assam-assembly-government-to-recognize-manipuri-language-as-an-associate-official-language |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[29 August]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Assam Government]] passed &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024&amp;#039;&amp;#039; recognising [[Meitei language]] as the associate official language of Assam.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-08-29 |title=Manipuri language declared as Associate Official Language in four districts of Assam |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/manipuri-language-declared-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts-of-assam-1081737-2024-08-29 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=2024-08-30 |title=Assembly okays bill to make Manipuri associate official language in 4 dists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/assam-assembly-passes-bill-to-make-manipuri-an-associate-official-language-in-four-districts/articleshow/112909506.cms |access-date=2024-10-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-08-29 |title=Manipuri Recognized As Associate Official Language In Four Districts Of Assam {{!}} Ukhrul Times |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/manipuri-recognized-as-associate-official-language-in-assam-in-four-districts/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=ukhrultimes.com|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[4 October]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : [[Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai|Rabindranath Tagore University]] of [[Hojai]] in [[Assam]] added the subject of [[Manipuri Film]] in the syllabus of BA Manipuri Course.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-04 |title=Manipuri Film Added To BA Manipuri Course Syllabus {{!}} Ukhrul Times |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/manipuri-film-added-to-ba-manipuri-course-syllabus/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |language=en-US|website=ukhrultimes.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-05 |title=Rabindranath Tagore University adds Manipuri Film to syllabus |url=https://nenews.in/entertainment/rabindranath-tagore-university-adds-manipuri-film-to-syllabus/14564/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Northeast News - Northeast India news 24×7 |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Admin |first=IT Web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Manipuri film added to syllabus at Rabindranath Tagore University |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/manipuri-film-added-to-syllabus-at-rabindranath-tagore-university/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=News from Manipur - Imphal Times |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[14 October]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Department of Art &amp;amp; Culture of the [[Government of Manipur]] sent a proposal to inscribe &amp;#039;[[Lai Haraoba]]&amp;#039; on the Representative List of the [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] of Humanity through the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-10-20 |title=Manipur: Birth centenary of late RK Kamaljit Singha, pioneer of Manipuri literature celebrated |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/manipur-birth-centenary-of-late-rk-kamaljit-singha-pioneer-of-manipuri-literature-celebrated-1108729-2024-10-20 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Deaths ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[22 July]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Renowned Meitei filmmaker Rajkumar Kripajit Singh died at the age of 67.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2024-07-22|title=Prominent Manipuri filmmaker Rajkumar Kripajit Singh passes away at 67|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/prominent-manipuri-filmmaker-rajkumar-kripajit-singh-passes-away-at-67-1054897-2024-07-22|access-date=2024-07-30|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[20 October]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; : Debkumar Bose, the director of the first [[Meitei cinema]], died.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Service |first=UT News |date=2024-10-20 |title=Manipuri Film Fraternity Mourns Passing Of Pioneering Director Debkumar Bose {{!}} Ukhrul Times |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/manipuri-film-fraternity-mourns-passing-of-pioneering-director-debkumar-bose/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Manipur film fraternity mourns filmmaker Debkumar Bose’s death |url=https://m.nenow.in/article/manipur-film-fraternity-mourns-filmmaker-debkumar-boses-death/390308 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=NORTHEAST NOW |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== See also ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{portal|2020s|Current events|India|Bangladesh|Myanmar|Asia}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in art|2024 in art]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in film|2024 in film]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in literature|2024 in literature]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in music|2024 in music]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in philosophy|2024 in philosophy]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in religion|2024 in religion]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in science|2024 in science]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in American television|2024 in American television]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in hip hop music|2024 in hip hop music]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in sports|2024 in sports]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in video games|2024 in video games]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[:en:2024 in Philippine television|2024 in Philippine television]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>Imteenu</name></author>
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