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Withdraw all Meitei security personnel from Moreh by 6 pm (July 31): ITLF

Posted on July 31, 2023 - 4:23pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Basis on the the promise made by Amit Shah during his last visit to Manipur that no state security forces would be stationed in Moreh, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), an organisation founded by the Kuki-Zo tribals of … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Technology Reshaping Future of Storytelling and Journalism

Posted on July 31, 2023 - 1:43pm by UT Desk
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Kolkata: Gloria Berbena, Minister Counsellor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy India in New Delhi has stressed the significance of artificial intelligence and immersive technology in reshaping the future of storytelling and journalism. She was addressing the opening day … Continue reading →

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Why Kukis Cannot Claim Chandel As Part of “Kukiland”: The Lamkang Example

Posted on July 29, 2023 - 9:17pm by UT Desk
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FOR YEARS, Kukis (Thadous) have been coopting and appropriating Lamkang people’s identity, history and material culture as part of their ethnopolitical narrative. In the yearly Kut festival, material culture of Lamkang tribe would be appropriated without prior permission; in Kuki … Continue reading →

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NSCN-IM suspends its leader over arrest with arms; says ‘Illegal arms business highest of crimes’

Posted on July 28, 2023 - 6:11pm by UT Desk
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Dimapur: Over the arrest of one Apam alias Ngathingpam Shimrah, a deputy kilonser of the NSCN-IM by the army while ferrying huge quantity of ammunition and weapons allegedly for warring groups in conflict-torn Manipur state, the NSCN-IM has issued a … Continue reading →

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Naga-American Council seeks Nagas right to self-determination & independence; raises concern over Manipur riots

Posted on July 27, 2023 - 11:13pm by UT Desk
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ON HER recent visit to our nation’s capitol, Grace Collins, Honorary President of Nagalim and Founder of Naga-American Council met with several dignitaries, activists and the media, in support of the Naga peoples right to independence. Due to the fact … Continue reading →

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Fierce heavy firing reported in the foothills of Manipur

Posted on July 27, 2023 - 6:49pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Heavy firing, including use of mortars was reported in between Kwakta and Kangvai in Churachandpur District and its adjoining areas since 5 am on Thursday. Sources told Ukhrul Times that Kuki Zo village defence volunteers got engaged in retaliatory … Continue reading →

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Nagas contribution in Kargil War as India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023

Posted on July 26, 2023 - 5:57pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul: As India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023, the 24th anniversary of the Kargil War to honour India’s victory over Pakistan in July 26, 1999, and remembers the brave Indian jawans who laid down their lives for the country, the … Continue reading →

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Ban on internet partially lifted in Manipur; Mobile data remains banned

Posted on July 25, 2023 - 10:43pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Manipur Home Department lifted the record 82-day long internet ban since May 3, 2023 with immediate effect from Tuesday. The lifting of internet ban conditionally will majorly benefit Broadband Service (Internet Lease Line and Fibre to the Home) which … Continue reading →

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Manipur govt seeks detailed report from AR on fresh illegal entry of 718 Myanmar nationals in Chandel Dist

Posted on July 25, 2023 - 1:44pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Home department, Government of Manipur has sought detailed report from Assam Rifles authority to clarify on the facts and compelling circumstances/reasons, as to why and how 718 Myanmar nationals were allowed to enter into India in Chandel district without … Continue reading →

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