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Man gets death sentence for murdering his pregnant girlfriend in Manipur

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 9:01pm by UT News Service
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A session court in Manipur on Wednesday awarded death sentence to a 40-year-old man convicted for rape and murder of his pregnant girlfriend 10 years ago. “Irom Chaoren Singh is sentenced to death with a fine of Rs 50,000 only … Continue reading →

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‘Siraragui’ viewpoint, a new resting shed opened in Ukhrul

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 8:11pm by UT Desk
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A newly-constructed resting shed at ‘Siraragui’ viewpoint in Hunphun village, about 1 km off the main town, has been opened for the public. Siraragui, a natural viewpoint located at Awungtang, is a unique place which provides a spectacular view of … Continue reading →

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Nagaland yet again declared ‘disturbed area’ for further 6 months under AFSPA

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 7:38pm by UT Desk
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The home ministry in a release issued on Wednesday further declared Nagaland as a ‘disturbed area’ for another six months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. The last ‘disturbed area’ status was issued on June 30, 2020. The … Continue reading →

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NIA files charge sheet against 5 cadres of NSCN IM on extortion case

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 1:25pm by UT Desk
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a press release Tuesday said it has filed charge sheet in the Special Court in Nagaland against five cadres of Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN IM) in an extortion … Continue reading →

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AMCO appeal Govt to review eviction orders to 8 Churches in Imphal

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 11:01am by UT News Service
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The All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO) appeal government to review the Show Cause Notice / eviction order served to the 8-Churches in Tribal Colony, New Checkon Imphal. The AMCO press release stated that 8 (eight) Churches in Tribal Colony, New … Continue reading →

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Forgive us if we have ever done any wrong to you: Gaikhangam on INC’s 136th Foundation Day

Posted on December 29, 2020 - 4:51pm by UT Desk
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“Let us join hands together and vanish the parties who are anti-poor, anti-farmer and anti-freedom. And please forgive us if we have ever done any wrong to you. We will always listen to you and help you out in any … Continue reading →

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Tribal-goo launches its e-commerce portal, physical store in Ukhrul

Posted on December 28, 2020 - 7:27pm by UT Desk
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Fast evolving as a springboard for tribal business, ‘Tribal-goo’ has now launched its official e-commerce platform across its website and mobile apps, along with its first physical store in downtown Ukhrul. The online business portal was conceived and established by … Continue reading →

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SDSA under ANSAM welcomes Union Home Minister on his arrival to Manipur

Posted on December 27, 2020 - 3:05pm by L.D. Samuel Pao
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The Senapati District Students Association (SDSA) under the aegis of the All Naga Students Association, Manipur (ANSAM) took out to streets in welcoming the arrival of the Union home minister to Manipur. Similar program was held in all four Naga … Continue reading →

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Dr Lightson Ngashangva wins BIRAC Biotech Innovation Grant

Posted on December 27, 2020 - 12:10pm by UT Desk
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Dr Lightson Ngashangva from Phalee village is among the 10 promising candidates winning BIRAC biotech innovation grant of 25 lakhs from IIT Guwahati, North East India. The Biotechnology Industry Assistance Council (BIRAC) an enterprise of Government of India launched a … Continue reading →

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Amit Shah to visit Manipur on Dec 27

Posted on December 26, 2020 - 1:38pm by UT Desk
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Union home minister, Amit Shah’s two days visit to Manipur and poll bound Assam begins with his warm reception at Guwahati. He is scheduled to attend series of party meetings and likely meet leaders of regional parties and lay the … Continue reading →

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