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Places of worship, malls reopen in Assam

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Guwahati, Jun 8 (PTI) Places of worship, shopping malls and restaurants across Assam reopened to the public on Monday after remaining closed for around two-and-half months since the lockdown began on March 25 to contain the spread of COVID-19. Temples, … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 cases in Tripura rise to 750

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Agartala, Jun 6 (PTI) The number of coronavirus cases in Tripura rose to 750 on Saturday after 55 more people tested positive for the disease, officials said. Most of the new patients have a recent travel history to other states. … Continue reading →

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India now sixth worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Italy

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New Delhi, June 6 (PTI) India went past Italy to become the sixth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic with the country registering a record single-day spike of 9,887 cases which pushed the nationwide tally to 2,36,657 India’s death toll … Continue reading →

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Places of worship in Meghalaya to reopen from June 14

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Shillong, Jun 5 (PTI) Churches and other places of worship in Meghalaya will reopen from June 14, after remaining shut for over two months, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Friday. Religious institutions in the Christian-dominated state have been … Continue reading →

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Tripura’s axed school teachers seek government help

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Agartala, June 5 (PTI) An association of school teachers of Tripura, who recently lost their jobs, on Friday appealed to the state government to provide them relief for sustenance during the lockdown. They were granted a one-time ex-gratia of Rs … Continue reading →

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Civil services preliminary exam on October 4: UPSC

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New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) The civil services preliminary examination 2020, postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held on October 4, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced on Friday. It said the personality test of the candidates … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 cases cross 2,000-mark in Assam

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Guwahati, Jun 4 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases crossed the 2,000-mark in Assam with the addition of 243 fresh ones on Thursday, after the state recorded the highest single-day spurt of 269 cases the previous day, Health Minister Himanta … Continue reading →

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Maximum efforts on to fight COVID-19 pandemic in the state: Minister Jayantakumar

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Imphal: Health & Family Welfare Minister L. Jayantakumar Singh has said that the state government is putting all out effort to combat and contain COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Minister Jayantakumar was speaking during a function held at the office … Continue reading →

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Sikkim reports third Covid-19 positive case

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Gangtok, Jun 4 (PTI) Sikkim on Thursday reported the third COVID-19 case when a returnee from Mumbai tested positive for the disease, a top Health department official said. Confirming it, the Director General (DG)-cum-Secretary of Health Department Dr Pempa Tshering … Continue reading →

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Plantation of Lemongrass and Citronella under MGNREGS to begin: Minister Biswajit

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Imphal, June 3, 2020 (DIPR): Textiles, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Thongam Biswajit Singh, who also holds the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj portfolio today chaired a meeting of the two departments to discuss about convergence between Mahatma Gandhi National … Continue reading →

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