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Acclaimed cinematographer, Irom Maipak and EX-MLA, Irengbam Ibohalbi dies of Covid-19

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The deadly COVID-19 second wave claimed yet two more noted personalities of Manipur on Thursday. A noted politician and former legislator Irengbam Ibohalbi and acclaimed cinematographer of Manipuri cinema Irom Maipak died of COVID-19 related complications. The former MLA who … Continue reading →

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Due respect must be given to departed souls: Nagaland official

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Nodal officer of Dimapur for Covid activities, Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS,  urged upon all the citizens to give due respect and honour to the departed souls, irrespective of status. Addressing a press conference at the DC’s conference hall, Dimapur, on … Continue reading →

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Manipur logs highest ever 23 deaths in a day

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Manipur on Wednesday recorded its highest single-day toll of 23 death cases due to COVID-19 complication even as the state recorded 582 new cases of the disease in the last 24 hours. The highest ever single-day deaths pushed the state’s COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Manipur government forms committee to look into high COVID-19 mortality

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Manipur government has constituted an expert committee to examine the COVID-19 mortality cases in the state. The committee led by director of Manipur Health Services, Dr K Rajo Singh and having six members was constituted by an order of the … Continue reading →

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ATSUM: Appointment of existing ADCs chairmen as caretaker belittles Article 371C

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All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur ( ATSUM) condemned the state government’s order No. 7/ 1/ 2019- Hills ( ADC / ELECT) pt. dated 17th May 2021, appointing the “existing” chairmen as care taker- chairmen of the Autonomous District Councils ( … Continue reading →

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Police issues fraud alert in Meghalaya

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The Meghalaya police has registered a case against an unknown user for trying to dupe people through emails. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Sylvester Nongtnger said various complaints have been received by the district police that an unknown user … Continue reading →

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20 more die in Manipur due to COVID-19 related complications

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Despite the clamping of curfew to help curb the surging coronavirus infections, Manipur’s COVID-19 death toll crossed 600-mark on Tuesday with 20 more persons succumbing to COVID-19 complications in the past 24 hours. Manipur Health department reported 20 deaths attributed … Continue reading →

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Dimapur accounts for 61% of COVID-19 cases in Nagaland

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Revealing that Dimapur district alone accounts for 61% of Covid-19 cases in Nagaland, nodal officer Dimapur for Covid-19 related activities, Y. Kikheto Sema, noted that there is a need to prepare for the worst.  The nodal officer then expressed concern for … Continue reading →

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10 additional doctors joins Ukhrul District Hospital to fight COVID-19

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Ukhrul District Hospital on Monday inducted 10 doctors on contractual basis for a period of six months. A report from The Aja Daily local news paper, Ukhrul, speaking to CMO Dr Kapangring A Shimray informed that “The 10 contractual doctors … Continue reading →

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Leishiyo points out Kamjong health care deficiency

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Pointing out that prevention is always better than cure, Hill Areas Committee (HAC) Chairman K Leishiyo has asserted that it is the foremost duty and responsibility of every citizen to ensure that they are not infected by COVID-19.However, if someone … Continue reading →

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