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Security measures tightened in Manipur valley districts in view of Republic Day

Posted on January 22, 2021 - 9:27pm by UT News Service
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Security measures have been further enhanced across valley districts of Manipur in view of the Republic Day boycott by various rebel outfits. In this regard, police intensified the ongoing cordon and search operations apart from the random frisking and checking … Continue reading →

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Schools in Nagaland to re-open in February

Posted on January 22, 2021 - 8:25pm by UT Desk
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Schools in Nagaland for classes 6 to 12 will start re-opening from February 2021 onwards. According to a notice from the Under Secretary to the Nagaland State Government, Veduta Thira to the Principal Director, School Education, “the Nagaland State Government … Continue reading →

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Amazon Customer Eats Cow Dung Cakes, Posts Review

Posted on January 22, 2021 - 12:38pm by UT/NET News Desk
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In bizarre news, a person purchased cow dung cakes from Amazon and ate it. Later the person took to the e-shopping website and gave his feedback. “Ridiculous taste,” the person, who opted to remain anonymous, said in his review for … Continue reading →

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25 bombs believed to be those of World War II period recovered in Manipur

Posted on January 21, 2021 - 10:20pm by UT News Service
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A total of 25 bombs believed to be those of World War II period were recovered in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday. The recovered bombs were two hand grenades, eight lathod bombs, five two-inch mortar bombs and ten bombs similar … Continue reading →

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Hill Tribal Council Moreh elects Executive for 2021-24

Posted on January 21, 2021 - 5:11pm by UT News Service
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Election for the new executive members of the Hill Tribal Council (HTC) Moreh was held at HTC Administrative Office building at Moreh today. The newly elected members of HTC Moreh for the term 2021-2024 are: President: Jangmang HaokipVice President: Victor … Continue reading →

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PM Modi sends Statehood Day greetings to Manipur, Tripura & Meghalaya

Posted on January 21, 2021 - 2:49pm by UT Desk
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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi greeted the people of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on Thursday as the three Northeast states celebrated Statehood Day. PM Modi took to twitter and wished Tripura and said “The culture and warm-hearted nature of … Continue reading →

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Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Meghalaya

Posted on January 20, 2021 - 11:50pm by UT News Service
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Meghalaya has recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases and 7 recoveries on Wednesday. Director of Health Services (MI), Dr Aman War said the new cases included 6 in East Khasi Hills district and 1 in West Garo Hills district. He informed … Continue reading →

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Over five lakh samples tested for COVID-19 in Manipur

Posted on January 20, 2021 - 9:43pm by UT News Service
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The number of samples tested for COVID-19 in Manipur has crossed five lakhs on Wednesday, even as the overall infection tally is closing in to 29,000-mark. According to the daily COVID-19 status update report of the Manipur Health department, a … Continue reading →

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Street vendors in Manipur calls for extension of Street Vendors Act

Posted on January 20, 2021 - 6:30am by UT News Service
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A call for implementation of the Street Vendors Act in Manipur marked the celebration of 23rd foundation day of Roadside Vendors Welfare Association (RVWA) in Imphal on Tuesday. The Street Vendors Act was enacted in 2014 to protect the urban … Continue reading →

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United Naga Council demands roll back of the term “cabinet meeting at Kamjong”, says 7 new district creation still remains unsettled

Posted on January 19, 2021 - 9:18pm by UT News Service
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United Naga Council (UNC) has demanded immediate “withdrawal and roll back” of the term “cabinet meeting at Kamjong on January 15, 2021″ from the Government’s cabinet record(s) at the earliest. UNC cautioned that it will take its “own course of … Continue reading →

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