Author Archives: UT News Service

Assam: Engineers’ forum insists on popularizing household solar projects

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Guwahati: Expressing concern over the erratic supply of electricity across Assam for many days because of power deficiency, a forum of graduate engineers urged the government to encourage more people to nurture solar power consumption initiatives for their daily needs. … Continue reading →

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In Joint Parliamentarian Consultative meet, NSCN-IM maintains ‘No Naga flag no solution, No constitution no solution’

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Newmai News Network Dimapur: Notwithstanding the slow progress of Indo-Naga political talks, the NSCN-IM is determined to keep the tempo going by organizing consultative meetings of tatars (Members of Parliament of the NSCN-IM), kilonsers (ministers of the organization) and deputy kilonsers, Steering Committee and Executive … Continue reading →

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Manipur state Cabinet condemns manhandling of civilians by central security forces in ‘scuffle’ at Pallel

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Imphal: A day after the Pallel incident where Central Security Forces were involved in a scuffle with civilians, Manipur State Cabinet held a meeting in Imphal today and took several decisions. The Cabinet strongly condemned the actions of Central Security … Continue reading →

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Assam Rifles organised weapon and equipment display for NCC cadets in Silchar

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Assam: Assam Rifles under Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) organised a weapon and equipment display for National Cadet Corps in Masimpur Military Station on September 8, a press release said. Must read | Heavy firing at Pallel leaves 3 Manipur … Continue reading →

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Liangmai Naga Council says Kukis have crossed limits; Kangpokpi unrecognised Dist

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Newmai News Network Imphal: The Liangmai Naga Council (LNC) said today that the Kukis, although living in Naga areas, have crossed the limit as they continue to harass the Nagas. Citing the latest incident where ex-chairman of a Liangmai Naga … Continue reading →

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ANSAM condemns Assam Rifles assault on former leader

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Newmai News Network Senapati: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) said that its former president was “brutally assaulted” by Assam Rifles for no reason whatsoever. According to the ANSAM, the incident happened on September 7 at 7:30 pm when the … Continue reading →

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Manipur: Two-day statewide public curfew cripples normal life

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Newmai News Network Imphal: Normal life in strife-torn Manipur was severely affected on Friday due to the two-day statewide ‘public curfew’ in protest against the alleged government’s negligence on the crisis unfolding in Manipur. A public convention hosted by Thoubal … Continue reading →

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NEHU Students’ Union organising talk on National Education Policy

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Newmai News Network Shillong: The North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union will organize a talk on National Education Policy titled, ‘National Education Policy 2020: A neo-liberal onslaught on the fundamental right to education’ to appraise’ at the NEHU campus on … Continue reading →

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Former BJP legislator Himalaya M Shangpliang to join NPP

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Newmai News Network Shillong: A day after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former legislator Himalaya M Shangpliang today announced his decision to join the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) on September 13. “I am planning to join the NPP … Continue reading →

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ANSAM raises concern over internet ban; condemns ‘cowardice act’ of KRA cadres

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Newmai News Network Imphal: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has expressed its concern over the continuing banning of internet services in Manipur.  In a statement issued today, the ANSAM said the order of the state government suspending the internet … Continue reading →

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