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Tripura State BJP MLAs demand removal of CM Biplab Kumar Deb

Posted on October 12, 2020 - 12:50pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Seven BJP MLAs of Tripura seeks removal of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb. The MLAs are camping in Delhi to meet the party’s national leadership to remove the CM  while calling him “dictatorial, inexperienced and unpopular”. As per reports, the … Continue reading →

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Manipur: Bikash Yumnam Becomes 1st Indian Footballer to Feature in “The Guardian’s Next Generation 2020”

Posted on October 9, 2020 - 5:18pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Defender Bikash Yumnam is the first and only Indian player to get featured in The Guardian’s Next Generation 2020: 60 of the best young talents in world football. “Composed on the ball, a great reader of the game, and capable … Continue reading →

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Tripura State Successfully Produces ‘Bamboo Rice’

Posted on October 6, 2020 - 1:50pm by UT/NET News Desk
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The Tripura state government has announced successful production of  ‘Bamboo Rice’. Notably, bamboo rice has more protein than normal rice and wheat. It helps to reduce joint pain, back pain and other pain. It also contains anti diabetic elements. For … Continue reading →

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Scribes protest against CM’s comment over ‘fake COVID-19 news,’ meets Governor: Tripura

Posted on October 3, 2020 - 1:53pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb recently faced backlash for his alleged comments against journalists who have been covering COVID-19 in the state. Deb on September 11 said that he will not forgive some newspapers for creating confusion regarding the … Continue reading →

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Arunachal: Couple Donates Land for Model Village

Posted on September 25, 2020 - 3:07pm by UT/NET News Desk
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In a noble gesture, a couple has donated 22,000 sq mtrs of prime land, located near the BRTF road in between Kerang and Keak villages in West Siang district, for establishment of ‘Minli-Gibi (MG) model village’. Reportedly, over the last … Continue reading →

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Reopening of Schools Draws Mixed Response from Students, Parents

Posted on September 22, 2020 - 4:08pm by UT/NET News Desk
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The Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines for Unlock 4 permitted partial reopening of schools from 21 September. “Students of classes 9 to 12 may be permitted to visit their schools, in areas outside containment zones only, on a voluntary … Continue reading →

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NGO ‘Swaniti Initiative’ Provides Last Mile Benefits to Most Vulnerable

Posted on September 10, 2020 - 9:57pm by UT/NET News Desk
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The Manipur and Tripura governments have made significant strides in ensuring that last mile benefits are received by the most vulnerable by partnering with a NGO, Swaniti Initiative. The intervention is focused on improving access to a range of government … Continue reading →

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Opium Seeds Worth Rs 1 Crore Seized in Nagaland

Posted on September 7, 2020 - 4:52pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Security personals in Nagaland arrested four persons for smuggling opium seeds worth Rs 1.44 crore on September 6. According to reports, based on specific inputs, Assam Rifles confiscated two trucks carrying 120 bags of Vietnamese Poppy near Piphema on National … Continue reading →

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Naga Peace Accord and the Kukis: A holistic solution is the only way forward

Posted on September 3, 2020 - 5:43pm by UT/NET News Desk
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T S Haokip The Naga peace talks, after going past the October 31, 2019 deadline set by the Government, has recently witnessed renewed efforts to clinch the final deal on the accord signed between the Naga rebels and GOI on … Continue reading →

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President, Prime Minister pay last respects to Former President Pranab Mukherjee

Posted on September 1, 2020 - 1:55pm by UT/NET News Desk
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New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chiefs of three defence services were among the dignitaries who paid their last respects to former president Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday morning. Mukherjee”s mortal … Continue reading →

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