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‘Ready to assist’ in Manipur: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti; Manipur & NE in World Wars

Posted on July 7, 2023 - 4:27pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: The US ambassador Eric Garcetti has said the United States is ready to help Manipur if asked upon. The ambassador was interacting with students on his visit to Kolkata on July 6. According to a report in The Hindu, … Continue reading →

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Altering of Imphal airport to ‘Lamka’ a gross negligence & conspiracy: RK Imo Singh writes to Aviation minister

Posted on July 6, 2023 - 4:18pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Manipur legislator RK Imo Singh sought investigation to initiate action regarding the name ‘Lamka” added as part of the address of ATO Imphal Airport in Air India ticket in a letter to Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia. … Continue reading →

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Manipuri footballer Jeakson Singh sparks controversy over Salai Taret flag in pitch; Says win dedicated to Indians

Posted on July 5, 2023 - 11:44pm by UT Desk
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A professional Metei footballer from Manipur, Jeakson Singh created a stir when he was seen walking up to the podium wrapped in a Salai Taret flag of Sanamahi Meitei religion over his jersey to receive his medal at the Sree … Continue reading →

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Schools reopen for Class 1-8 in Manipur; 96 schools under relief measures to remain shut

Posted on July 5, 2023 - 3:24pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Normal classes for students of Class 1 to 8 in Manipur resumed today after a prolonged summer vacation owing to the prevailing crisis facing the state. However, 96 schools, including at least 41 schools in Churachanpdur District are yet … Continue reading →

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Manipur Conflict: Echoes of History and the Perils of False Narratives

Posted on July 4, 2023 - 10:06pm by UT Desk
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THE OUTBREAK of the Manipur conflict more than two months ago between the majority Meitei community and the minority Kuki-Zo tribal community of the state has claimed at least 135 lives and over 1000 individuals left injured. The repercussions have … Continue reading →

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Nagaland’s champion wrestler Venuzo Dawhuo shines in wrestling bout in USA

Posted on July 4, 2023 - 5:52pm by UT Desk
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Kohima: The reigning champion of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), Venuzo Dawhuo representing Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) won a special challenge bout against the reigning Chin champion at Bloomington, Indianapolis USA, attending the 12th Biennial Convention of Chin Youth Organization of … Continue reading →

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All illegal bunkers set up in Hills and Valley will be dismantled: CM N Biren

Posted on July 4, 2023 - 1:36pm by UT Desk
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Imphal, July 3: Chief minister N Biren Singh has stated that all bunkers illegally set up in both the hills and valley areas would be pulled down. Briefing media at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Monday evening, N Biren said … Continue reading →

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Our Motherland Manipur is Lamenting with Pain and We, her Children Should Not Continue to Silently Spectate

Posted on July 3, 2023 - 9:46pm by UT Desk
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BORN AND RAISED in the same cradle, have you no more love for your younger brothers settling in the valley, dear elder brothers of the hills? Even though we have been termed separately as Meitei, we used to reside together … Continue reading →

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50-year-old Maj Gen (Rtd.) Ang Mai elected as NSCN-K Chairman

Posted on July 3, 2023 - 2:19pm by UT Desk
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Dimapur: 50-year-old Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Ang Mai from Tangshang Region who was the personal Secretary of late S.S. Khaplang was unanimously elected as the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K). The decision was taken in an emergency … Continue reading →

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Nagaland civil org warns against UCC, says will burn down all 60 legislators quarters

Posted on July 1, 2023 - 8:55pm by UT Desk
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Dimapur, June 29: The Nagaland Transparency Public Rights Advocacy and Direct Acton Organisation (NTPRADAO) on Thursday warned that its members will burnt down the official quarters of all the 60 Nagaland State legislators if Uniform Civil Code will be passed … Continue reading →

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