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Manipur human right bodies demand impartial investigation into Chalwa incident

Posted on June 8, 2021 - 1:32pm by UT News Service
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Extrajudicial Execution Victim Families Association (EEVFAM) and Human Rights Alert (HRA) on Monday termed the June 4 Chalwa village incident as a manifestation of the institutionalized impunity provided by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). EEVFAM and HRA shared … Continue reading →

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Manipur reports single-day spike of 598, lowest in 7 days

Posted on June 7, 2021 - 10:12pm by UT News Service
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Manipur on Monday reported the lowest number of new Covid-19 cases in a week with a single-day rise of 598 cases.  The single-day rise of 598 was the lowest since May 30, the day the highest ever single-day spike of … Continue reading →

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NSCN-IM on Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council

Posted on June 7, 2021 - 8:57pm by UT News Service
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The NSCN-IM said on Monday that its attention has been drawn on the reported finalization of the proposal to create Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council (KAATC) in Karbi Anglong. “What has drawn the attention of National Socialist Council of Nagalim … Continue reading →

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‘Interfaith prayer’ programme in Manipur prays for healing and protection from COVID-19

Posted on June 7, 2021 - 8:22pm by UT News Service
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An “interfaith prayer” was held under the “supervision” of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh on Monday in Imphal to seek divine healing and protection from coronavirus. The programme was held at the western gate of the sacred Kangla. Manipur Chief … Continue reading →

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Ninglum Hungyo donates 33kv generator to Kamjong Dist Hospital worth 5.5 lakhs

Posted on June 7, 2021 - 3:41pm by UT News Service
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In our efforts to reach out to everyone who wants to contribute for the district, Mr Ninglum Hungyo from Ningchou Village donated a 33kv generator for district hospital Kamjong worth 5.5 lakhs to assist the district administration and the health … Continue reading →

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Manipur COVID-19 cases reach 55,000 mark, 9 deaths

Posted on June 6, 2021 - 10:11pm by UT News Service
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Manipur reached the grim milestone of 55,000-plus coronavirus cases on Sunday with the detection of 823 new infections in the past 24 hours. The state also recorded 9 more patients succumbing to COVID-19 related complications in the same period, pushing … Continue reading →

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Manipur journalist succumbs to Covid-19

Posted on June 6, 2021 - 8:35pm by UT News Service
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COVID-19 has claimed the life of another journalist in Manipur on Sunday.  Saikhom Shantikumar (51), who worked as sub-editor of Ireibak, a daily newspaper based in Imphal, succumbed to COVID-19 related complications at a hospital in Chandigarh where he was … Continue reading →

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NPF raises concern over rise of Covid-19 in Nagaland, asks PDA govt to help meet people’s needs

Posted on June 6, 2021 - 8:19pm by UT News Service
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The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed “deep concern” over the health and economic welfare of the people. As the impact of the continuous lock down throughout the state (of Nagaland) has severely affected the poorer section of the society … Continue reading →

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ATSUM condemns Chalwa village killing by 44 AR Major

Posted on June 6, 2021 - 7:57pm by UT News Service
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The All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has express its shock and said it is “deeply anguished at the painful death of one Mangboilal Lhouvum, a resident of Chalwa village at the hands of 44 Assam Rifles (AR) posted at … Continue reading →

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Permanent Covid Vaccination Centres across Manipur to ramp up Vaccination

Posted on June 6, 2021 - 5:24pm by UT News Service
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The Directorate of Family Welfare Services has announced names of various health centres in all districts which will function as permanent Covid Vaccination Centres (CVCs) . As per a memorandum issued by the Directorate of Family Welfare Services, the centres … Continue reading →

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