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United Naga Council condemns violence, appeals for peace

Posted on May 5, 2023 - 8:43pm by UT Desk
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Senapati, May 4: The United Naga Council (UNC) has expressed displeasure to witness mob violence that occurred in different places of the State. The press release issued on Thursday said that the UNC has never encouraged nor endorsed any violent … Continue reading →

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Death toll in Imphal valley reaches 31

Posted on May 5, 2023 - 2:02pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: While no official figures of casualties in violence-hit Manipur over the last two days have been publicly made available by the State government, Ukhrul Times have learned that the number of dead count in Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, … Continue reading →

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Centre takes over Manipur security; new Police head takes charge; broadband shut; death toll in valley climbs to 12

Posted on May 4, 2023 - 9:32pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: The Centre government in the wake of unprecedented widespread violence in Manipur has promulgated Article 355 in Manipur to take charge of security matters with immediate effect. In this regard the government appointed Ashutosh Sinha, ADGP (Intelligence), as the … Continue reading →

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NPMHR appeals for immediate cessation of violence in Manipur

Posted on May 4, 2023 - 8:48pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) in light of the tragic events unfolding in Manipur has appealed “to the better nature, good sense and enlightened self-interets of the people to bring an immediate end to the acts … Continue reading →

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6 bodies in RIMS morgue; situation grim in parts of Manipur; CM Biren appeals for peace; additional central paramilitary arrives

Posted on May 4, 2023 - 2:55pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Violence-hit Manipur State in the wake of sporadic clashes between the Meitei/Meetei and Kuki communiteis in parts of Imphal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Bishnupur and Moreh areas on Wednesday, which involved reports of vandalism, violence, killings and arson, continues to remain … Continue reading →

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Shirui Lily (Siroi Lily): Indian postal stamp of Manipur

Posted on May 2, 2023 - 4:20pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul: As the 5th edition of the four-day-long 2023 Shirui Lily State festival draws nearer, organised by Manipur Tourism Department, from May 17 to May 20, here is a sneak peak at the flower and its stamp origin. Shirui Lily … Continue reading →

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Opposed to Meetei/Meitei ST inclusion in Manipur, ATSUM to hold ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ on May 3

Posted on May 1, 2023 - 2:28pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: The All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM), the apex tribal body in Manipur has announced it will organise a Tribal Solidarity March on May 3 in Manipur hill districts — Senapati, Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Chandel, Tengnoupal. The solidarity … Continue reading →

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Poumai Naga Hoho Nagaland congratulates Banner Lanamai James for wining in international male beauty pageant

Posted on April 28, 2023 - 10:47pm by UT Desk
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Kohima: The Poumai Naga Hoho Nagaland has congratulated Banner Lanamai James on wining first runner-up Mister Heritage International 2023 held at Manila, Philippines representing Mr India. The 23-year-old Banner Lanamai James from Manipur’s Khamson village under Senapati district also won … Continue reading →

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Family members, well-wishers accord grand welcome to Femina Miss India 2nd runner-up at Imphal airport

Posted on April 28, 2023 - 4:35pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Huge crowd on Friday gathered at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal to welcome the daughter of the State, Thounaojam Strela Luwang, who was recently crowned the Femina Miss India 2023, 2nd runner-up, upon her arrival from Mumbai. The 21-year-old, … Continue reading →

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CM Biren cancels Churachandpur visit; streets wear deserted look as CrPC clamped; internet mobile data shut; protest continue at venue

Posted on April 28, 2023 - 2:26pm by UT Desk
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Churachandpur: Chief minister N Biren Singh’s visit to Churachandpur district slated for Friday to inaugurate an Open Gym at PT Sports Complex, Khominthang, Churachandpur, as well as to attend a public gathering arranged at Sadbhavna Mandap, New Lamka has been … Continue reading →

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