Monthly Archives: November 2020

KSA to impose Economic Blockade to Nagaland from Nov 17

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 8:44pm by UT News Service
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The Karbi Students’ Association (KSA) on Sunday called for an indefinite Economic Blockade to Nagaland from November 17, 2020 onwards. According to KSA the economic blockade is in protest against the unabated illegal encroachment of Karbi Anglong (Assam) land by … Continue reading →

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Three more die of COVID related illnesses in Manipur

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 7:45pm by UT News Service
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The number of deaths due to COVID-19 related illnesses in Manipur rose to 221 on Sunday after three more patients died in the last 24 hours (from 4 pm of November 14 to 4 pm of November 15), a press … Continue reading →

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Naga Peace Talk: Still a long way to go

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 7:30pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Even as Naga peace talks have reached a stalemate- the Govt. is trying to convince NSCN (IM) to sign the pact. It has been over five years since the framework agreement for the peace process was signed with the NSCN-IM … Continue reading →

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Winter School of Poumai Naga Culture welcomes writers around the world for Folklore story writing competition

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 6:28pm by Joyce Paveine
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The Winter School of Poumai Naga Culture (WSPNC) aims to preserve and promote the Culture of Poumai Naga. The first WSPNC was organized on 12-13th January, 2018 at DRDA Conference Hall, Senapati Town. The programme was co-organised with Recencere club … Continue reading →

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Just in: CM N Biren tests positive for COVID-19

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 12:28pm by UT Desk
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The Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh has tested positive for COVID-19. N Biren Singh took to social media today and confirmed of him being COVID-19 Positive. He wrote, (translation) “Friends, since yesterday I’ve been coughing and having headache so … Continue reading →

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Theithei Unplugged: When a Song is more than just a ‘Song’

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 12:17pm by UT
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The music lovers in Ukhrul were in for a treat at Theithei Unplugged, a musical evening with one of the renowned musicians in town- Theithei Luithui hosted at Gracias Restaurant in Jorcheng, Phangrei. The evening also featured the young band … Continue reading →

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Autumn Musings

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 11:02am by UT Desk
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I long to sing the song of the sun;Run wild barefooted on the sun-dried grass;Pluck and suck on the sun-kissed berriesUntil my lips turn into dark budding roses.I want my vision filled with sunsetsThat can turn the entire sky lilac.I … Continue reading →

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District Transport Office Ukhrul withholds permit, license services till Dec 2020: Residents complaints

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 7:00am by UT Desk
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Much to the public’s dismay, the District Transport Office (DTO) is unlikely to resume its services related to issuance of all permits, documents including driver’s license till the end of the current year. According to an official source within the … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya COVID related death toll crosses 100

Posted on November 14, 2020 - 9:34pm by UT News Service
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The death toll due to coronavirus related diseases crossed the 100-mark in Meghalaya after two more persons succumbed to the infection on Saturday. Meanwhile, the state has recorded 51 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 63 new recoveries on Saturday. The … Continue reading →

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Dr M Chuba Ao is Meghalaya BJP state in-charge

Posted on November 14, 2020 - 9:28pm by UT News Service
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BJP national vice president, Dr M Chuba Ao has been appointed as the BJP state in-charge of Meghalaya. Informing this in a statement on Saturday, the state BJP welcomed Dr Chuba Ao and said that it is looking forward to … Continue reading →

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