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Tangkhul chiefs’ body sings paeans for Hill Areas Committee on its ‘Reserved Forest’ decision

Posted on March 21, 2021 - 5:30am by UT Desk
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Tangkhul Naga Wungnao Long (TNWL), the apex Tangkhul customary chiefs’ body, has come out in full support of the Hill Areas Committee’s (HAC) resolve to stave off attempts to implement any declaration of ‘Reserved Forest’ in the hill districts without … Continue reading →

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Students and a nonprofit, ENFOGAL clean up Lungshang kong area; collects around 100 kgs of waste, mostly plastic

Posted on March 20, 2021 - 3:06pm by UT Desk
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No to litter campaign under the theme ‘Action for Rivers’ was held on Saturday, initiated by Environmental Force at Grass Root Level (ENFOGAL) a nonprofit organisation in association with Lungshang katamnao Long, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ukhrul and  The Higher Themzan Academy (ENFOGAL … Continue reading →

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NSCN-IM chairman Q Tuccu: Govt of India not sincere in handling Naga political issue

Posted on March 20, 2021 - 9:21am by UT Desk
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A press release issued by NSCN-IM on Friday said the speech of Yaruiwo Q Tuccu read out by Ashiho Asoumai, convenor of Steering Committee, during the just concluded budget session “touched on the insincerity of the Government of India in … Continue reading →

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Tangkhul Shanao Long to give Rs. 1.24 lakh aid to Myanmar’s affected civilians under NWU initiative

Posted on March 20, 2021 - 5:30am by UT Desk
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Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL) is all set to hand over an offering collection of Rs. 1.24 lakh to Naga Women’s Union (NWU) towards extending emergency monetary support and assistance to civilians affected by the current situation in Myanmar arising out … Continue reading →

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Tangkhul Leihsak Long handing over ceremony, Peacemoon Zimik takes charge as President

Posted on March 19, 2021 - 9:43pm by UT Desk
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The Tangkhul Leihsak Long – Tangkhul Trade & Commerce Council (TTCC) on Friday held its official Handing Over Ceremony at its office opposite Ukhrul town Hall. As part of the main event ceremony, the newly elected Tangkhul Trade & Commerce … Continue reading →

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Himanta Biswa Sarma files Nomination Papers from Jalukbari Constituency in Assam

Posted on March 19, 2021 - 6:35pm by UT Desk
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Himanta Biswa Sarma, NEDA Convener and BJP candidate from Jalukbari constituency filed his nomination papers for the Assam Assembly election on Friday. The incumbent Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took out a massive rally from thousands of supporters as … Continue reading →

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Lt. General Madhuri Kanitkar: India’s senior most Three-Star woman Officer recounts her journey

Posted on March 19, 2021 - 12:21pm by UT Desk
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Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar is India’s third woman to hold the three-star rank and currently the senior most. She was promoted in February 2020 to Lt. General rank. She has served in the Indian military for 37 years. She is also the first … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul women gather, hold prayer in solidarity with Myanmar

Posted on March 18, 2021 - 8:23pm by UT Desk
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More than one hundred women on Thursday gathered and joined in prayerful intercessions in Ukhrul town to show solidarity with the anti-coup protesters in Myanmar. Mournful prayers, denouncement of the ongoing military crackdowns on the anti-coup protesters and a collective … Continue reading →

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Influential ‘Nomadic Indian’ YouTuber from Mumbai lands in Ukhrul; First stop Mova Cave

Posted on March 18, 2021 - 3:17pm by UT Desk
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Deepanshu Sangwan, known as Nomadic Indian YouTuber from Mumbai, who dubs himself a former Dilliwala, Mumbaikar, Bikaner, landed in Ukhrul after a rather long detour from bordering villages of Myanmar (Burma) over the past weeks in search of Ukhrul. While … Continue reading →

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RIMS nurse dies after COVID vaccine shot

Posted on March 16, 2021 - 6:12pm by UT Desk
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A 63-year-old nurse working in RIMS hospital at Imphal reportedly died on March 11, 2021 days after receiving Covid vaccination. The deceased nurse identified as Mahung Joymati hailed from Shingta village in Ukhrul district. A reliable source said that Joymati … Continue reading →

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