Monthly Archives: January 2021

Congress workers protest in Imphal against Farm Laws

Posted on January 15, 2021 - 9:11pm by UT News Service
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Hundreds of Congress workers, including its leaders, got into a brief scuffle with security forces on Friday after they were stopped from marching towards Raj Bhavan in Imphal. The Congress workers and leaders demanded immediate scrapping of the new farm … Continue reading →

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Lok Sabha MP, Dr Lorho S Pfoze assures support in upgrading RIMS

Posted on January 15, 2021 - 6:30am by UT News Service
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Lok Sabha MP from Manipur, Dr Lorho S Pfoze on Thursday assured that he would do what he could at his level to upgrade Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) to the level of AIIMS. The MP was talking to … Continue reading →

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War on Drugs: Drugs worth Rs 34 crore destroyed in Manipur

Posted on January 15, 2021 - 5:00am by UT News Service
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Pre-trial drugs and psychotropic substances worth Rs. 34,12,09,910 in the international market seized by Narcotics and Affairs of Border(NAB) and Manipur Police were disposed off at Pungdongbam Chingmang in Imphal East district on Thursday. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh set the … Continue reading →

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Naga Hoho condoles the passing away of its former speaker, Krurovi Peseyie

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 9:34pm by UT News Service
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Former Naga Hoho speaker Krurovi Peseyie passed away on January 12. On his demise, the Naga Hoho has expressed its “profound sorrow”. Naga Hoho said that  Krurovi Peseyie was a dedicated leader and above all a very humble person. “Lt. Krurovi … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya cabinet passes resolution to implement the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin phase 2 programme

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 9:30pm by UT News Service
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Asserting that the state government commits timely release of state share for the programme, Cabinet Minister James Sangma said, “The state shall become eligible to release funds based on the attainment of the few conditions, which include, the state has … Continue reading →

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18 new cases take Manipur’s COVID-19 infection tally to 28,787

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 9:30pm by UT News Service
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Manipur reported no COVID-19 related death for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, even as 18 new cases took the total caseload of the state to 28,787 on Thursday. The recovery rate of the state also improved to 97.18% as … Continue reading →

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Toll free national helpline for Senior Citizens to be launched in Manipur: Minister Henry Okram (Signs MoU)

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 8:44pm by UT News Service
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur, the National Institute of Social Defense, Government of India and Alankit Assignments Limited, New Delhi in the presence of Manipur minster for Social Welfare, Henry … Continue reading →

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NPF Ukhrul North gets new office

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 8:22pm by UT Desk
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The 9 – Ukhrul North unit of Naga People’s Front (NPF) has opened its new office in the township, ahead of the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections.  Senior party member Maranchan Luikham, a retired bureaucrat, inaugurated the new office … Continue reading →

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Naga People’s Front supports farmer’s protests against Farm bills

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 8:12pm by UT News Service
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The Farmers’ Wing of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed its deep solidarity with the ongoing protest carried out by the farmers across the country. The Farmers’ Wing of the NPF also expressed its hope that the government will soon … Continue reading →

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Fatal vehicle collision at Kwakeithel leaves two dead

Posted on January 14, 2021 - 5:01pm by UT News Service
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Two women aged 22 and 18 died at the collision scene on Thursday as the two wheeler they were riding collided with a water tanker near Kwakeithel traffic point. According to source, the incident occurred around 12:00 pm in the … Continue reading →

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