Monthly Archives: June 2022

Former legislator John Leslee Sangma officially joins BJP

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Shillong: Former legislator from South Tura, John Lesslee K Sangma has officially joined the BJP. Sangma was welcomed by the BJP state president Ernest Mawrie in presence of cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai and MLA AL Hek. Speaking to reporters, Sangma … Continue reading →

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Landslide in Manipur: eight including seven Territorial Army killed, several missing

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Imphal: A massive landslide hit Jiribam-Tupul railway construction site in Manipur’s Noney district Thursday, killing at least eight people, officials said. The officials further said that the dead bodies of eight people were recovered, rescued at least 19 people and … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya DGP declares war against drugs

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Shillong: Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya, Dr Lajja Ram Bishnoi today declared ‘war against drugs’ in Meghalaya after six persons were arrested along with 676 grams worth Rs 1 crore from East Jaintia Hills and East Khasi Hills district. … Continue reading →

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Massive landslide on Jiribam-Imphal railway line blocks Ijei river; At least 6 bodies recovered

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Noney: In a massive landslide that hit near Tupul yard railway construction camp located near Makhuam area (Marangching Part -5), under Noney district, about 14 north east of Noney police station and 97 km from Jiribam, at least six bodies … Continue reading →

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My internship experience in Ukhrul Times

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I have always been an ardent reader of Ukhrul Times and I always relied on it for most of our local news. I really liked how the news were relatable as they were mostly local centred. So when a friend … Continue reading →

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Transport minister Khashim Vashum hands over MST bus to Pettigrew college

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Ukhrul: In what was a big sigh of relief for the students of Pettigrew college, the lone government college in Ukhrul district, Manipur’s Transport minister Khashim Vashum officially handed over Manipur State Transport (MST) mini bus to the college authorities … Continue reading →

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Assault of traffic policeman & Swiggy delivery boy in Meghalaya, 4 arrested

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Shillon: Four persons have been arrested for assaulting a traffic policeman, a delivery boy and two interns in Meghalaya. “Based on the identification through various sources, four of the miscreants have been arrested so far. Following their interrogation, their involvement … Continue reading →

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Students in Imphal demand ‘disturbance-free education zone’

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Imphal: A large number of uniformed school students protested in Imphal on Wednesday to campaign for a ‘disturbance-free education zone’. Parents and guardians of the students also took part in the demonstration held on the road in front of the … Continue reading →

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Army aspirants in Manipur protest against CEE cancellation

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Imphal: A group of Indian Army aspirants on Wednesday protested in front of the office of the BJP Manipur Pradesh in Imphal against the Centre’s cancellation of Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for Indian Army. The protesters alleged that the concerned … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya ad-hoc school teachers protest

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Shillong: Ad-hoc school teachers under the banner of the Federation of All School Teachers of Meghalaya (FASTOM) today began their indefinite sit-in protest in front of the secretariat against the state government’s failure to enhance their salary.  The decision came … Continue reading →

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