Category Archives: Headlines

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Vareishum Kamkara, the man who pastored 10 churches over 50 years in the Northern Tangkhul region

Posted on December 3, 2021 - 4:19pm by UT Desk
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Pastor Vareishum Kamkara was born on December 28, 1928, in Nungbi Khullen village, Ukhrul, Manipur, India. His parents were animists, as were most Tangkhul Nagas at that time. When Vareishum was 14, his mother passed away. His father struggled to … Continue reading →

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Reading Cultural (Mis)Appropriation Through the Lens of the Nagas

Posted on December 2, 2021 - 8:11pm by UT Desk
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With several factors ranging from social media to creative artists and developmental projects converging to make accessible what was once considered a unique, isolated and sacred practice, cultural appropriation has become a pressing issue than ever. The onslaught of cultural … Continue reading →

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Hornbill Festival 2021 begins with the bang of a gong

Posted on December 2, 2021 - 12:22pm by UT Correspondent
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Kohima: The 22nd Hornbill festival 2021 of Nagaland began with the bang of a gong, traditional songs and dance marking the grand opening Wednesday evening at Kisama Naga Heritage Village.  The Hornbill Festival is one of the biggest events in … Continue reading →

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Shillong Lajong FC edge out AIM comfortably to reach Shirui Lily Cup 2021 finals

Posted on December 1, 2021 - 8:40pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul: The first semi final match of the 29th Shirui Lily Cup 2021, National Level Football tournament was played today between Anouba Imagi Mangal (AIM) from Imphal and Shillong Lajong FC from Meghalaya. The young Lajong FC under-18 players proved … Continue reading →

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AIM pitches PM Modi to construct alternative Asian highway between Kuirei in Ukhrul to Homalin in Myanmar

Posted on December 1, 2021 - 4:33pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: The Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIM), Manipur had proposed prime minister Modi for construction of alternative Asian Highway between Kuirei via Khamasom Phungdhar in Ukhrul district, Manipur to Homalin, Myanmar asserting that Khamasom is one of the most remote and … Continue reading →

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Hornbill Festival to begin today

Posted on December 1, 2021 - 5:57am by UT News Service
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Dimapur: Stage is all set for the 22nd edition of the famed Hornbill Festival. The festival will begin from December 1 and culminate on December 10. The main venue of the festival is at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, near … Continue reading →

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CM N Biren lays foundation stone of 50-bedded hospital for Noney District, Budget at 3.50 cr

Posted on November 30, 2021 - 8:34pm by UT Correspondent
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Noney: A one day political conference of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 54-Nungba (ST) AC was organized by BJP Nungba Mandal with mammoth gathering at Longmai Common, Noney district headquarters today. The programme was graced by chief minister N Biren Singh … Continue reading →

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Global award to north-eastern journalist, Nava Thakuria

Posted on November 30, 2021 - 10:48am by UT Desk
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Guwahati: The Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) rewards senior journalist Nava Thakuria, a resident of northeast India, for his relentless initiatives to safeguard the rights of media persons in thesouth Asian country and also defending the press freedom in the … Continue reading →

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Students vandalize DM University Vice Chancellor’s office over non-issuance of mark-sheets

Posted on November 29, 2021 - 9:57pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: A large number of students on Monday stormed the office of the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Dhanamanjuri University (DM University) in Imphal and vandalized doors and windows. The students were protesting against delay in the issuing of mark-sheets even … Continue reading →

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Joint Committee on ILP in Manipur, Sets deadline to Landlords

Posted on November 29, 2021 - 7:57pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) set a week’s time deadline to the landlords who rent out houses to “non-Manipuris” possessing no Inner Line Permit (ILP) to make sure that the process to possess ILP by this … Continue reading →

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