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Tangkhul Leihsak Long handing over ceremony, Peacemoon Zimik takes charge as President

Posted on March 19, 2021 - 9:43pm by UT Desk
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The Tangkhul Leihsak Long – Tangkhul Trade & Commerce Council (TTCC) on Friday held its official Handing Over Ceremony at its office opposite Ukhrul town Hall. As part of the main event ceremony, the newly elected Tangkhul Trade & Commerce … Continue reading →

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Himanta Biswa Sarma files Nomination Papers from Jalukbari Constituency in Assam

Posted on March 19, 2021 - 6:35pm by UT Desk
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Himanta Biswa Sarma, NEDA Convener and BJP candidate from Jalukbari constituency filed his nomination papers for the Assam Assembly election on Friday. The incumbent Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took out a massive rally from thousands of supporters as … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul women gather, hold prayer in solidarity with Myanmar

Posted on March 18, 2021 - 8:23pm by UT Desk
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More than one hundred women on Thursday gathered and joined in prayerful intercessions in Ukhrul town to show solidarity with the anti-coup protesters in Myanmar. Mournful prayers, denouncement of the ongoing military crackdowns on the anti-coup protesters and a collective … Continue reading →

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Influential ‘Nomadic Indian’ YouTuber from Mumbai lands in Ukhrul; First stop Mova Cave

Posted on March 18, 2021 - 3:17pm by UT Desk
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Deepanshu Sangwan, known as Nomadic Indian YouTuber from Mumbai, who dubs himself a former Dilliwala, Mumbaikar, Bikaner, landed in Ukhrul after a rather long detour from bordering villages of Myanmar (Burma) over the past weeks in search of Ukhrul. While … Continue reading →

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Noney: NH-37 halted due to rockslide at K. Sinam

Posted on March 18, 2021 - 9:19am by UT Correspondent
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National Highway-37 (Jiribam-Imphal) was halted for few hours due to rockslide near K. Sinam Village, Kangpokpi District, which is around 38 km away from Imphal. The rockslide occurred at around 2:30 PM in the afternoon. On receiving the information regarding … Continue reading →

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Nagaland govt. directs departments to clear pending bills to media houses

Posted on March 17, 2021 - 9:47pm by UT News Service
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Nagaland Chief Secretary, J. Alam has directed the Nagaland state government departments to clear all pending bills to the media houses at the earliest to ensure smooth functioning and cordial relationship between the government of Nagaland and the media, an … Continue reading →

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Three held with 1,180 bottles of banned cough syrup in Manipur

Posted on March 17, 2021 - 8:48pm by UT News Service
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Three persons were arrested with 1,180 bottles of banned cough syrup in Imphal East district of Manipur, police said on Wednesday. The seized banned codeine-based cough syrup would be worth around Rs 2.46 lakh in the local market, the police … Continue reading →

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Controversial death of medical student at RIMS hostel triggers protest

Posted on March 16, 2021 - 9:29pm by UT News Service
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Death of one MBBS student inside his hostel room at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) premises in Imphal triggered a protest on Tuesday. Locals, relatives of the deceased medical students and members of some students’ bodies tried to storm … Continue reading →

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RIMS nurse dies after COVID vaccine shot

Posted on March 16, 2021 - 6:12pm by UT Desk
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A 63-year-old nurse working in RIMS hospital at Imphal reportedly died on March 11, 2021 days after receiving Covid vaccination. The deceased nurse identified as Mahung Joymati hailed from Shingta village in Ukhrul district. A reliable source said that Joymati … Continue reading →

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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh virtually inaugurated Khashimla Women Market Complex at Hungpung

Posted on March 15, 2021 - 11:30pm by UT Desk
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Khashimla Women Market Complex was virtually inaugurated by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday. The inauguration program culminated with the ongoing BJP Government’s last four years achievements celebrations. Iboyaima Meitei, Managing Director, NERCORMP and Advisor Agri-Horticulture, NEC Shillong … Continue reading →

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