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Read the latest and trending news from the hills of Manipur, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim and Meghalaya.

Three Shillong hotels to be used for quarantine

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The administration has notified three hotels in Shillong as paid quarantine hotels to accommodate persons or returnees who are waiting for Covid-19 test results. According to a notification issued by the East Khasi Hills district magistrate on Monday, the three … Continue reading →

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West Jaintia Hills imposes prohibitory order: Fine of up to Rs. 1000 without mask

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The West Jaintia Hills district administration has imposed a prohibitory order with immediate effect in view of the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in many states of the country. The order was issued on Monday putting in place … Continue reading →

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Nagaland: CVC centres set up to be open on all days from April 12

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To effectively control the spread of COVID-19, and facilitate all those who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, the Health & Family Welfare Department of the Nagaland Government, in coordination with the Home Department, has temporarily set up Covid Vaccine Centre … Continue reading →

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New Species of three-banded rosefinch from Arunachal added to India’s Bird List

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A bird spotted in Arunachal Pradesh at an altitude higher than its recorded perch in adjoining China has become the 1,340th species of the bird family in India. The three-banded rosefinch is a resident of southern China and a vagrant … Continue reading →

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JNIMS employees calls off strike after successful negotiations with state government

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Agitating employees of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, resumed duties on Sunday following an agreement with the Manipur government. The employees including doctors and nurses were on strike demanding implementation of the latest revised pay structures recommended … Continue reading →

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Garo Hills poll battle: Massive NPP rally at Ampati in Congress turf

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Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP party President Conrad K Sangma on Friday held a massive election rally at Ampati in Congress turf to seek mandate for NPP candidates. “People from across Garo Hills have shown their support to NPP. We … Continue reading →

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Healthcare services in JNIMS paralyses for second day

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Healthcare services were hit severely at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal, the second biggest government-run hospital after RIMS hospital, for the second day on Saturday. Apart from not admitting fresh patients, the OPD and emergency services … Continue reading →

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AHTA Urges Manipur Govt to Pay 43 days MGNREGS Fund; Warns to Take up Intense Agitations Effective April 13

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With Ukhrul district job card holders yet to receive the 43 working days amount due to them under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) even as it had apprised the State Government and concerned Minister about the matter … Continue reading →

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12 fresh cases of COVID-19 recorded in Manipur on Friday

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Manipur recorded 12 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, of which two are air passengers. This update took the overall caseload 29,475 in the state. Among the fresh cases of the disease, seven are from Imphal West … Continue reading →

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UNC: ‘Go to Village’, ‘Go to Hills’ mission will be discouraged in Naga areas w.e.f. May 1, 2021

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United Naga Council (UNC) has asserted on Friday that it will not accept activities of the government to “legalize the new districts in Naga areas”. The Naga body specifically mentioned the March 27, 2021, Manipur cabinet decision.  It can be recalled … Continue reading →

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