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District Magistrate, Ukhrul imposes Strict Curfew from May 8 to May 17. Check details

Posted on May 8, 2021 - 2:28pm by UT Desk
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The District Magistrate in view of the increasing trends in the spread of COVID-19 infection prohibited the movement of any person outside of their respective residence from May 8 till May 17, 2021 imposing strict Curfew in Ukhrul District under … Continue reading →

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Manipur chief minister inspects 600 beds at COVID Care Centre

Posted on May 7, 2021 - 7:56pm by UT News Service
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Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh inspected the COVID Care Centre being set up at Manipur Trade and Expo Centre, Lamboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West and took stock of the arrangement being made at the centre. The centre which will have … Continue reading →

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India Records Over 4.14 Lakh New COVID-19 Cases in Last 24 Hours

Posted on May 7, 2021 - 12:25pm by UT/NET News Desk
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India recorded 4.14 lakh new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 8 am Friday, taking the country’s total caseload to over 2.14 crore. Out of these, over 36 lakh cases are currently active while over 1.76 crore people … Continue reading →

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Manipur students’ bodies, Delhi request assistance to CM Biren on COVID crisis: Submits Joint Memorandum

Posted on May 7, 2021 - 11:23am by UT Desk
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In a joint memorandum submitted to CM Biren by three students’ bodies in Delhi on Thursday, the Manipur Students’ Association, Delhi (MSAD) Naga Students’ Union, Delhi (NSUD) and Kuki Students’ Organisation, Delhi and NCR (KSOD&NCR) requested for medical assistance for … Continue reading →

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Man held with 1.335 kg of heroin powder in Manipur

Posted on May 6, 2021 - 8:57pm by UT News Service
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Police in Manipur’s Churachandpur district seized a huge quantity of contraband drug (heroin powder) during a check of a vehicle on Thursday, according to police.  The police arrested a passenger of the vehicle after the contraband drug weighing about 1.335 … Continue reading →

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11 new positive cases reported in Ukhrul District, Immediate containment measures ordered

Posted on May 6, 2021 - 11:59am by UT Desk
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District surveillance officer reported 11 new Covid-19 positive cases in Ukhrul district on Wednesday and 53 active cases. In view of the impending threat in the area, District Magistrate had declared immediate containment measures in the area to prevent further … Continue reading →

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United Naga Council on Lt Dr Nehginpao Kipgen’s burial at Kangpokpi

Posted on May 6, 2021 - 11:29am by UT News Service
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The United Naga Council (UNC), while extending its “heartfelt” condolence over the sudden demise of Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen who reportedly died of COVID-19 at AIIMS in Delhi on May 2, 2021, has raised questions regarding the citizenship of late Dr. … 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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Closure of Weekly markets in West Garo Hills from May 5 to 15

Posted on May 5, 2021 - 10:51pm by UT News Service
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The District Magistrate of West Garo Hills, Ram Singh, on Wednesday promulgated Section 144 of the CrPC on May 4, thereby temporarily closing all weekly markets in the district from May 5 to 15. The traders and businessmen from outside … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government announces five-day total lockdown in East Khasi Hills

Posted on May 5, 2021 - 10:44pm by UT News Service
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The Meghalaya government has announced a five-day total lockdown in East Khasi Hills district and weekend lockdown for the other districts to arrest the uncontrollable surge of COVID-19 cases in the state. The decision was taken at a review meeting … Continue reading →

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