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Rita’s Prayer and Plea

Posted on May 6, 2021 - 11:15am by UT Desk
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With death gripping the cities one can get desperate foraging for hope and stories which promises that ‘this too shall pass.’ Rita Shimprui, a mother of a five-year-old daughter, works in a Delhi hospital as a Lab technician. Her prayer … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya to adopt three-pronged strategy to combat COVID-19

Posted on May 6, 2021 - 8:30am by UT News Service
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the government is adopting a three-pronged strategy to combat the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. “We are following a three-pronged strategy – first is containment, second is vaccination and third is … 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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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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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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7 new positive cases reported in Ukhrul District; Ordered immediate containment measures

Posted on May 2, 2021 - 5:45am by UT Desk
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District surveillance officer reported 7 new Covid-19 positive cases in Ukhrul district on Saturday and in view of the impending threat in the area, Assistant Commissioner to District Magistrate had declared immediate containment measures in the area to prevent further … Continue reading →

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Biodiversity Conservation: Ukhrul and Kamjong

Posted on May 1, 2021 - 12:55pm by UT Desk
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A judge of the painting competition holding up a water colour paint of Biodiversity on seminar- Know your Local Flora and Fauna) at Phalee. It is a representation of our younger generation outlook on Biodiversity. (Art by Thingreiso Raingam). (Nature … Continue reading →

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Tuensang court sentences 8 women to prison for publicly humiliating woman

Posted on April 30, 2021 - 9:53pm by UT Desk
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According to a report in The Hindu, a court in Tuensang District in Nagaland has sentenced a group of 8 women to a year in jail for publicly humiliating a woman in 2018. The court of judicial magistrate first class … Continue reading →

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Greater Imphal notified as containment zone; suspends all activities and movement for seven days

Posted on April 30, 2021 - 8:11pm by UT News Service
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Manipur government has notified Greater Imphal as a containment zone, suspending all activities and movement of persons even as the state continues to witness the spike in COVID-19 cases. An order of the state Home department notifying the whole of … Continue reading →

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