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Manipur government allows opening workshops, spare part shops for heavy vehicles

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Manipur government on Wednesday announced three additional permitted activities which include, among others, opening of selected workshops during the curfew to curb spread of COVID-19. Workshops of goods trucks, petrol tankers, LPG bullet tankers within Imphal Municipal area are allowed … Continue reading →

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Manipur High Court dismisses pleas challenging disqualification of three former MLAs

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The High Court of Manipur on Wednesday dismissed pleas that challenge the disqualification of three members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The three former MLAs — Ksh Biren, Sanasam Bira and Yengkhom Surchandra –have filed petitions challenging the ruling of … Continue reading →

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Religious bodies in Manipur interact on COVID-19 issue

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Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh interacted with leaders of different religious organisations to create more awareness about COVID-19 among the masses at Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal on Wednesday. Public Health Engineering Minister, L. Dikho, CAF and PD Minister, … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government begins magisterial inquiry into coal mining accident

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The Meghalaya state government has ordered for a magisterial inquiry into the mining accident where at least five labourers are feared trapped inside an illegal coal mine in the state’s East Jaintia Hills district. “We have constituted a magisterial inquiry … Continue reading →

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Arrested alleged fraudster Kangujam Kanarjit brought back to Imphal

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A special team of Manipur police on Tuesday brought back alleged fraudster Kangujam Karnajit who was arrested in New Delhi last Sunday. Karnajit who was arrested by a combined team of Delhi police and Manipur police on Sunday was brought … Continue reading →

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Govt, private Schools in Manipur closed till further orders, Online classes to resume

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As the one month summer vacation period ended, the Manipur government on Tuesday ordered closure of all kinds of schools in the state with immediate effect and until further order. After the second wave of COVID-19 started hitting the state, … Continue reading →

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Manipur reports 798 fresh Covid-19 cases with 18 deaths

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Manipur recorded 798 more COVID-19 infections and 18 deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing its COVID-19 tally to 51,549 and casualty toll to 825. Adding 629 patients who were discharged upon recovery in the same period, the recovered tally … Continue reading →

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‘Aggressive mass testing’ programme flagged off in Imphal West dist

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With the aim of early detection and early medication to flatten the COVID-19 curve, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh flagged off “aggressive mass COVID-19 testing drive in Imphal West district” on Tuesday from the Health Directorate, Lamphelpat, Imphal. The … Continue reading →

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Dimapur Covid-19 trend sees decline from 61% to 50%: Nodal Officer

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Nodal officer of COVID-19 for Dimapur district, Y. Kikheto, observed that Dimapur was showing a declining trend in Covid-19 cases and opined that lockdown was paying dividends.  Briefing press persons on May 31, 2021, The nodal officer stated that the … Continue reading →

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Manipur COVID-19 infection tally crosses 50,000-mark

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Manipur on Monday set new grim records when its COVID-19 infection tally crossed 50,000-mark. The fatality number of the state due to COVID-19 related complications also surpassed 800-mark. According to the daily COVID-19 situation report of the state Health department, … Continue reading →

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