Imphal, Jan. 5 -- Tourism and agriculture are offering fresh signs of recovery in Manipur, as normalcy slowly returns after years of disruption. Tourists were seen enjoying boating at Loktak Lake, Northeast India's largest freshwater lake, famed for its unique Phumdis - floating islands made of vegetation, soil and organic matter. The visuals from the site show tourists calmly sitting in boats and taking in the scenic beauty.

Meanwhile, in Kumbi Terakha village of Bishnupur district, a progressive farmer's journey is drawing attention for restoring hope through sustainable agriculture. Vegetable farmer Ningthoujam Inaocha has successfully revived his livelihood after suffering a severe setback during the COVID-19 pandemic and the prolong...