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History of Naga Political Struggle at a Glance

Posted on January 13, 2021 - 5:30am by UT Desk
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The Naga people’s political struggle against foreign occupation went through a very important phase in history. It began with the resistance against the British-led forces when they launched expedition into Naga territory in 1832 under the command of Captain Jenkins … Continue reading →

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Phungyar villagers sensitised on wild fire ahead of annual agricultural burning

Posted on January 12, 2021 - 6:41pm by UT Desk
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The beginning of the year is known as the ‘season of fire’. This is a time when farmers in villages set fire on their lands to clear unwanted shrubs, dead wood or overgrowth and prepare their annual agricultural activities. In … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court stays the implementation of Farm Laws

Posted on January 12, 2021 - 2:06pm by UT Desk
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of the controversial three farm law bills till further orders. On Monday, the Supreme Court expressed it’s disappointment quoting the top court was “extremely disappointed” in the manner in which the government … Continue reading →

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Air India all-women crew creates history flying over North Pole

Posted on January 12, 2021 - 1:00pm by UT Desk
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Air India flight AI-176 for the first time took off from San Francisco to Bengaluru international airport on a non-stop flight over North Pole covering a distance of about 16,000 kilometers. The flight was operated by all-women cockpit crew of … Continue reading →

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Bird flu confirmed in Delhi

Posted on January 11, 2021 - 11:39am by UT Desk
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A day after Delhi government’s swift ban on the import of live birds from other neighbouring states, shutting the biggest wholesale poultry market at Ghazipur for ten days owing to reports of dying of crows in East Delhi, Animal Husbandry … Continue reading →

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NSCN refutes AR claim of capturing their cadre with weapon

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 8:44pm by UT Desk
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The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN IM) on Sunday refuted Assam Riffles’ (AR) claim of arresting one of their cadres with a .32 mm pistol in his possession along with live rounds, accusing the 6th AR gave false report … Continue reading →

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Why are second hand clothes so popular in Ukhrul?

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 5:01pm by UT Desk
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First things first, what are second hand clothes? The answer is simple. Second hand clothes are clothing that has been worn previously by someone else. India is on of the biggest importers of second hand clothes. So here are few questions … Continue reading →

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The Right Thing

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 12:41pm by UT Desk
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~ He met a girl at Shirui Kashong, lonely and sad, Who wanted to know how much land he had; “Enough to bury me at least,” he tried to be funny. She said, “I want a lovely valley with bees … Continue reading →

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Indonesia Boeing 737-500, Sriwijaya Air passenger plane crash site found

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 12:12pm by UT Desk
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The Indonesian budget Sriwijaya Air flight SJY182 airline that went missing minutes after take off from Jarkata airport is confirmed to have crashed. The airline went missing after losing contact with Indonesian authorities shortly after take off. Flight SJY182 according … Continue reading →

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Amid African Swine Fever scare, Vaccine dosage for around 1000 pigs provided in Ukhrul

Posted on January 9, 2021 - 6:00am by UT Desk
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Amidst the scare of suspected African Swine Fever gripping Ukhrul district, the district Veterinary Department has provided swine fever vaccine dosage for as many as 1000 pigs across villages over the last three months. According to an official source, the … Continue reading →

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