Monthly Archives: August 2020

Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Tripura & Sikkim bags Swachh Survekshan 2020 Awards

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UT Bureau | Ukhrul, Aug 20: In the world’s largest sanitation survey, the fifth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of the country, Urban Local Bodies from Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura and Assam have scored big in Swachh Survekshan 2020, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Sea and I by Chirmi Shimray

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I tried to open my eyes. The water around me reflected darkness. This darkness which I thought I belonged to was beginning to scare me and I longed for a flicker of light. Death is inevitable and reality is cruel. … Continue reading →

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Closure of business establishments for COVID protocol neglect: Meghalaya

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UT News Service | SHILLONG, Aug 19: Acting on complaints of COVID protocols being neglected, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Matsiewdor War Nongbri has directed for the immediate closure of a number of shops and business establishments in … Continue reading →

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Manipur COVID-19 tally at 4876: 111 new cases

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UT News Service | IMPHAL, Aug 19: Manipur’s COVID-19 tally rose to 4,765 cases with the detection of 111 more fresh cases in the last 24 hours, official sources said on Wednesday. Among the 111 new cases, 56 are personnel … Continue reading →

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UNPO resolution lauded by Naga Hoho on Wednesday

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UT News Service | DIMAPUR, AUG 19: The Naga Hoho has on Wednesday lauded the resolution the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) adopted on August 3, 2020″ in its XV General Assembly, “urging the international community to support and recognize and … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 cases in Meghalaya cross 1500

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UT News Service | SHILLONG, Aug 19: Seventy-eight more people have tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday in Meghalaya, taking the total active cases in the State to 804, informed the Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War during … Continue reading →

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Compounds sealed as containment areas: Shillong

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UT News Service | SHILLONG, Aug 19: Due to the detection of COVlD-19 cases/high risk contacts in specified compounds in Shillong, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Matsiewdor War Nongbri has issued an order declaring them as containment areas. … Continue reading →

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Naga Hoho responds to PMO invitation

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UT News Service | DIMAPUR, AUG 19: The Naga Hoho said on Wednesday that it responded to the invitation of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on August 12 and met Minister of State (MoS) for the PMO, Jitendra Singh. “Keeping … Continue reading →

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Manipur: Five Congress Ex-MLAs, Including Ibobi’s Nephew, Join BJP

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The five Ex-MLAs from Congress who had recently resigned from the party and the membership of the State Legislative Assembly have today joined the BJP party in the capital in the presence of Chief Minister N Biren. The five ex-MLAs, … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul Times Photo pick for 2020 World Photography Day

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