Monthly Archives: November 2020

New Apps introduced for Manipur by-poll: Get to know eAtlas, Traccar and BoothApp

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New Apps have been introduced on Friday for the coming Manipur by-poll. The by-poll will be held on November 7 in four assembly constituencies of the state. Database administrator, office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Manipur, L. Sujata … Continue reading →

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Amid Arnab Goswami’s Arrest, Manipuri Journalist Jailed over 1 Month Comes to Limelight

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While the entire nation is voicing their opinion on Republic TV Editor-in-Chief, Arnab Goswami’s arrest in the 2018 Anvay Naik Case, Kishorchandra Wangkhemcha, a Manipuri TV journalist, who has been in an Imphal prison for over a month now, charged … Continue reading →

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In the Shadows of Naga Insurgency; Money, Votes & the Insurgency Complex with Jelle JP Wouters (Podcast)

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Ukhrul Times this November introduce to our valued readers an exciting addition to our News portal, The Contemplative Tribal Podcast. The Contemplative Tribal Podcast (CTP) explores and reflects on issues, events, ideas, creative works and practices from the perspective of … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government may engage other independent agencies to probe Uranium leakage

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday hinted that the government is exploring the option of engaging other independent agencies to probe into the alleged leakage of the uranium tanks in South West Khasi Hills district. His statement also came … Continue reading →

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Covid positive case emerges from engagement event in Kamjong

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Kamjong district Dr. Sirawon Hungyo has asked all the participants of an engagement programme in a village to get tested for Covid-19 after one of the attendees tested positive for the virus on 4 November. … Continue reading →

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Amur Falcon Hunting Episode: Ukhrul villages directed for strict compliance with hunting ban order

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Ukhrul: Against the backdrop of the recent episode of hunting of Amur Falcon at Finch Corner, the Ukhrul district magistrate on Thursday declared a total ban on hunting, catching, killing and selling of wildlife in the district with immediate effect. The district magistrate … Continue reading →

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Women vendors demand re-opening of all-women market in Imphal

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Women vendors of iconic all-women market (Ima Keithel) in Imphal on Thursday demanded re-opening of the market which has remained shut since March this year as a part of precautionary measure to check spread of COVID-19. Addressing a press conference … Continue reading →

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Campaigning for by-polls in Manipur comes to an end

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Campaigning of the November 7 by-polls in Manipur ended on Thursday at 5 pm. By-polls will be held in four Assembly segments spread over three districts of the state.The constituencies are Wangoi in Imphal West district, Lilong and Wangjing-Tentha in … Continue reading →

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Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

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The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved a government resolution for taking over the administration of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) by the Governor with effect from October 19, for a period of six months or till the constitution … Continue reading →

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Manipur High Court declares election of disqualified Congress MLA as null and void

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The High Court of Manipur on Thursday declared the election of Y Surchandra from the Kakching Assembly constituency in the 2017 assembly elections as null and void on grounds of “false information” on his financial asset and property in his … Continue reading →

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