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Nagaland records 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

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Nagaland recorded 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the Health department. Out of the fresh cases of the disease, 49 are from Dimapur, 46 from Kohima and one each from Mokokchung and Tuensang. With this update, the … Continue reading →

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Bandh paralyses normal life in rural areas of Manipur valley over non release of MGNREGS funds

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Bandh imposed by functionaries of panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) on Wednesday impacted normal life in rural areas across the five valley districts of Manipur. PRI functionaries imposed the bandh intensifying their ongoing agitations demanding immediate release MGNREGS funds, second instalment … Continue reading →

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Kuki Students’ Organization, Moreh Block holds meeting with School Heads

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The Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO), Moreh block held a meeting with all the school heads in Moreh on Tuesday following the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in Manipur and the subsequent government order for closing of educational institutions in the … Continue reading →

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Three drug smugglers held with heroin in Manipur

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A team of police commandos of Manipur police in Kakching district seized heroin powder during a checking done on a vehicle proceeding Imphal from Moreh on NH-102. Three occupants of the vehicle were arrested with the recovery of the contraband … Continue reading →

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Elected PRI functionaries, job card holders stage protest in valley districts defying COVID-19 SOP

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Elected functionaries of the panchayati raj institutions (PRI) in the five valley districts of Manipur along with MGNREGS beneficiaries on Tuesday gheraoed DC offices in their respective districts. The elected PRI functionaries have been protesting against non-release of funds meant … Continue reading →

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82 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nagaland

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Nagaland recorded 82 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, according to the Health department update. Out of the new cases of the disease, 70 are from Dimapur, 11 from Kohima and 1 case from Tuensang. With this … Continue reading →

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Gram Panchayat member, son arrested with drugs worth over Rs 4.10 lakh

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Manipur police on Tuesday said that a member of Gram Panchayat (GP) was arrested with illegal drugs on Tuesday. A joint team of Imphal East district police and its narcotic cell arrested the GP member and her son with a … Continue reading →

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Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID

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Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi has tested positive of COVID-19 on Tuesday. He took to twitter saying “After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID. All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols … Continue reading →

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On Meghalaya ILP, Conrad says ball lying in Govt of India’s court

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Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma has urged the civil society organisations to pursue with the Centre for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state. “I would urge that the organizations should also take the step, they … Continue reading →

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Slew of COVID-19 restrictions by Manipur government

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In view of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country and the ever increasing number of COVID-19 positive cases of the disease in the state, the Manipur government on Monday announced various measures to avoid any kind of … Continue reading →

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