Monthly Archives: November 2020

First ‘Local Fish Week’ kicks off in Ukhrul

Posted on November 11, 2020 - 10:42am by UT Desk
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The first-ever ‘Local Fish Week’ cum Mobile Fish Marketing was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Joseph Pauline Kamson at Mini-secretariat campus in Ukhrul town here on Tuesday. The four-day-long observance is being organised by Ukhrul-based Lansem FPO (Farmers Producer Organization), a … Continue reading →

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Traffic resumes in Assam-Mizoram border

Posted on November 11, 2020 - 7:00am by UT News Service
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After the chief secretary level meeting between Assam and Mizoram on Sunday last, vehicles have started passing along National Highway-306. However, the flow of traffic towards Mizoram is very thin. Till date, only 40 vehicles have reportedly entered Mizoram from … Continue reading →

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Conrad Sangma confident of sailing through no-confidence

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 10:41pm by UT News Service
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After chairing a meeting of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has expressed confidence that the alliance will defeat the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition Congress in the Assembly. “We are ready. Our entire … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Assembly Speaker admits No-Confidence motion tabled by Congress

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 9:46pm by UT News Service
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Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh admitted the No Trust motion tabled by opposition Congress against the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government for alleged failure in all fronts.  “Since at least 10 members have supported the motion, the motion has Leave of the … Continue reading →

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Live telecast of Miss Shillong Selfie Contest 2020 on Nov 13

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 8:26pm by UT News Service
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The grand finale of the Miss Shillong Selfie Contest 2020 will be telecasted live on Lelangki Cable TV channel on November 13, 2020 at 7 pm.   Hosted by the Fashion Society Shillong the contest already had two preliminary judging … Continue reading →

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Ruling BJP wins four of five seats in Manipur by-election

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 8:05pm by UT News Service
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The ruling BJP registered a landslide victory as the party secured four of the five assembly constituencies on Tuesday where by-elections were held on November 7. It can be mentioned here that the saffron party first opened its account ahead … Continue reading →

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Hill Wild gets mentioned in New York Times

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 11:24am by UT Desk
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The fall festive season of India is a big affair, not just in India but across the Indian diaspora. When it comes to Indian festivities, it is not complete without methai boxes packed in array of colours and flavours with … Continue reading →

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Overcrowding in Ukhrul banks a health hazard during Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 10:39am by UT Desk
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The presence of large numbers of customers leading to the crowding of bank branches in Ukhrul is a concern for many citizens in the town due to the possibility of Covid-19 transmission. However, the bank officials are finding it difficult … Continue reading →

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Pfizer and BioNTech Announce 90% Effective Covid-19 Vaccine

Posted on November 10, 2020 - 6:00am by UT Desk
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Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE today announced on their official website that their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, based on the first interim efficacy analysis … Continue reading →

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Hand grenade found in Imphal Municipal Corporation

Posted on November 9, 2020 - 11:15pm by UT News Service
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A packet in a carry bag handed over to the mayor of Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) through his peon on Monday contained a hand grenade. As told by mayor L Lokeshwor Singh, his peon handed him a gift packet saying … Continue reading →

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