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Meghalaya government announces five-day total lockdown in East Khasi Hills

Posted on May 5, 2021 - 10:44pm by UT News Service
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The Meghalaya government has announced a five-day total lockdown in East Khasi Hills district and weekend lockdown for the other districts to arrest the uncontrollable surge of COVID-19 cases in the state. The decision was taken at a review meeting … Continue reading →

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ATSUM to launch poster campaign against government

Posted on May 5, 2021 - 10:33pm by UT News Service
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All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has announced on Wednesday that a poster/slogan campaign expressing resentment against the “present dispensation” will be launched in the state in conformity with the prescribed COVID-19 SOPs. The apex tribal student body is not … Continue reading →

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Night curfew in Kohima from May 5

Posted on May 5, 2021 - 10:20pm by UT News Service
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Following the surge in the COVID-19 cases and in pursuance to the Home department’s order of May 3, 2021 and as decided at the Kohima District Task Force meeting held on May 4, 2021, the deputy commissioner and Chairman DTF … Continue reading →

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No shortage of oxygen in the state as of now: Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong

Posted on May 5, 2021 - 7:30am by UT News Service
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Over 180 patients, who have tested positive for COVID-19, are dependent on oxygen in Meghalaya. “Around 200 COVID-19 patients have been admitted in the hospitals of which 180 are requiring oxygen,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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African Swine Flu outbreak in Nagaland’s Phek district

Posted on May 4, 2021 - 10:33pm by UT News Service
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The Deputy Commissioner of Phek district on Nagaland has notified to the general public of Phek district that the outbreak of African Swine Flu (ASF) has occurred in the district of Phek and Kiphire. Hence, the general public has been … Continue reading →

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CCM welcomes Manipur High Court’s judgment upholding the human rights of seven Myanmar nationals

Posted on May 4, 2021 - 8:00am by UT News Service
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Citizens Committee Manipur (CCM) said it “heartily welcomes” the judgment of the High Court of Manipur pronounced on Monday by the Chief Justice in W.P. (Cril) no. 6 of 2021, upholding the human rights of seven Myanmar nationals, who entered … Continue reading →

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NESFAS reaches out to different communities of Meghalaya and Assam

Posted on May 4, 2021 - 7:30am by UT News Service
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The North East Slow Food & Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) is reaching out to different communities of Meghalaya and Nagaland to spread awareness and encouragement during these tough times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Working with the Society for Urban and Rural … Continue reading →

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More Covid-19 restrictions announced in Meghalaya

Posted on May 3, 2021 - 10:30pm by UT News Service
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The state government of Meghalaya has come up with more restrictions to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. After a review meeting held on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said all essential shops in Shillong urban agglomeration are … Continue reading →

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Several areas in Nagaland declared containment zones

Posted on May 3, 2021 - 10:21pm by UT News Service
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Several areas including Dimapur Municipal Council in Nagaland have been declared as containment zones. “In the interest of public health and safety, and with a view to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19, in exercise of the powers conferred … Continue reading →

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Liangmai organisations appeals to all civil society organisations to stop making unfounded and baseless claims over Koubru Hills

Posted on May 3, 2021 - 7:51pm by UT News Service
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Liangmai organisations have urged the state government of Manipur to take up necessary actions to protect and preserve the rich flora and fauna of Koubru hill and also take measures to stop “illegal encroachment or settlement” on it. Liangmai Naga … Continue reading →

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