Monthly Archives: February 2021

Manipur reports lowest single-day spike of two COVID-19 cases since August

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 9:35pm by UT News Service
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Manipur reported only two fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the lowest daily spike in COVID-19 cases since August last year. The active cases in the state dipped to 33 as 13 more patients were discharged after … Continue reading →

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Teenage boy killed, seven others hurt in fight over land dispute in Manipur

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 9:28pm by UT News Service
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A teenage boy was killed and seven others injured in a scuffle between two families over a long-standing land dispute in Manipur’s Imphal West district. Irate locals Kakwa Naorem Leikai where the incident took place set afire the house belonging … Continue reading →

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Naga and Kuki student bodies demand resumption of all classes

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 8:50pm by UT News Service
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Kuki Student Organisation-General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) and All Naga Student Association, Manipur (ANSAM) have urged the concerned authorities to re-open schools for all classes in Manipur. In a joint press statement issued on Sunday, ANSAM and KSO-GHQ said, “Looking at the … Continue reading →

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Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister in Imphal, assures boost in health sector

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 8:38pm by UT News Service
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Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated four facilities of RIMS (Regional Institute of Medical Sciences) in Imphal on Sunday. The facilities inaugurated today were New MRI Block with 3-Tesla MRI Machine, New … Continue reading →

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One dead, 7 injured in a scuffle at Kakwa Naorem Leikari; Accused house burnt

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 6:23pm by UT News Service
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A 17 year old minor died while 7 others including 3 women sustained injuries in a shooting incident at Kakwa Naorem Leikai, Sofa Leirak in Imphal, West District under Singjamei Police Station on Sunday. The deceased minor is identified as … Continue reading →

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Kamjong Community Health Centre makes first use of portable refrigerator to transport vials

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 6:14pm by UT Desk
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In collaboration with Selco Foundation & Blackfrog Technologies Pvt Ltd, Recognize Rise and Empower Association (RREA), a Non-Profit based in Manipur has piloted Emvolio device in Community Health Centre, Kamjong and Primary Health Centre Phungyar. Kamjong district is the only district … Continue reading →

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Everybody loves a good pothole

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 2:00pm by UT Desk
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What’s in a road? Economics, a lifeline, and many finds it political. Just think of a bandh and it’s difficult to put away the political dimensions of road in Manipur. This brief takes a bit of a turn from disciplined … Continue reading →

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Tamenglong District Administration appeals public to give full cooperation towards development projects

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 11:24am by UT Correspondent
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According to an order issued by deputy commissioner Tamenglong, Armstrong Pame IAS, in view of few locals threatening and even resorting to violence on workers engaged in National projects, the order warned that befitting punishments will be given against those … Continue reading →

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Japalpur Innovative B.Tech duo launched EMITS, a LED Manufacturing Unit in Ukhrul

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 11:08am by UT Desk
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EMITS – a LED bulb manufacturing unit with the unique signature tag -FEEL THE LIGHT – was officially launched in Viewland, Ukhrul Saturday. Unveiled by R. Lawrence Tuizar, deputy planning chairman ADC Ukhrul, the event was attended by Peacemoon Zimik, … Continue reading →

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NSCN opposes creation of Kuki Regional Autonomous Council in Assam

Posted on February 28, 2021 - 5:30am by UT Desk
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The proposal put up by the Assam government to create Kuki Regional Autonomous Council to appease the Kuki militants is “a big surprise” and that it is “totally not in the interest of the son of the soil”, according to … Continue reading →

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