Category Archives: Politics

Biren Singh government welcomes M Rameshwar, Kakching constituency MLA

Posted on November 9, 2020 - 8:36pm by UT News Service
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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that his government “welcomes” the High Court of Manipur “verdict of electing” M. Rameshwar as the MLA of Kakching assembly constituency by declaring Y. Surchandra’s election as ‘null and void’.  He was speaking to … Continue reading →

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In the Shadows of Naga Insurgency; Money, Votes & the Insurgency Complex with Jelle JP Wouters (Podcast)

Posted on November 6, 2020 - 1:11pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul Times this November introduce to our valued readers an exciting addition to our News portal, The Contemplative Tribal Podcast. The Contemplative Tribal Podcast (CTP) explores and reflects on issues, events, ideas, creative works and practices from the perspective of … Continue reading →

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BJP plays with people’s lives: Bhakta Charan Das

Posted on November 3, 2020 - 8:09pm by UT Desk
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Following a press conference held at Congress Bhavan today, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee released a communiqué that stated Bhakta Charan Das, AICC in-charge Manipur, as saying, “BJP is a government that played with millions of lives of the poor … Continue reading →

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Flag Hoisting Ceremony of Md Azizul Haque Khan INC candidate of 30-Lilong Assembly Constituency held at Lilong

Posted on November 2, 2020 - 7:00am by UT Desk
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As electioneering for by-polls gains momentum in the valley, the flag hoisting ceremony of Md. Azizul Haque Khan, INC candidate of 30-Lilong Assembly Constituency was held at his residence of Lilong Lairabakhong on Sunday. Subsequently, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee … Continue reading →

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Congress observe Kisan Adhikar Diwas: pledge to restore the rights of the farmers & Labourers

Posted on October 31, 2020 - 6:53pm by UT Desk
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Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Saturday observed Kisan Adhikar Diwas on the occasion of the 145th Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and 36th Death Anniversary of Indira Gandhi today at Congress Bhavan, B.T. Park which began at 9 … Continue reading →

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Framework Agreement embraces Naga flag and Naga Constitution

Posted on October 30, 2020 - 9:55pm by UT Desk
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The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) in a press release on Friday asserted, “Under the given situation where the focus of the talks with the GoI (Government of India) is now mainly on Naga flag and Naga constitution (Yehzabo), … Continue reading →

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BJP’s Ginsuanhau takes oath as MLA of Manipur Assembly

Posted on October 28, 2020 - 7:01pm by UT Desk
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BJP’s Ginsuanhau who was elected uncontested to the Manipur Legislative Assembly took oath as a member of the state Assembly on Wednesday. Ginsuanhau was declared elected uncontested from the Singhat assembly constituency of Churachandpur district after his only rival and independent … Continue reading →

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Naga flag, constitution are Soul and Spirit of Naga identity and Naga nationhood: UNC

Posted on October 27, 2020 - 8:08pm by UT News Service
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United Naga Council (UNC) said on Tuesday that the Naga flag and constitution are the “soul and spirit of Naga identity and Naga nationhood”. And as such, “in the event of signing the ‘final’ agreement without the indispensable manifestation of … Continue reading →

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Five crorepati in the fray in the ensuing Manipur by-elections

Posted on October 27, 2020 - 4:27pm by UT News Service
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The ensuing by-elections to four constituencies of Manipur will see five crorepati candidates, among the 11 candidates, compete to represent their respective constituency. With two candidates having a criminal case against them, another having a PhD in Anthropology, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Okram Ibobi Singh – Saitu constituency Mini India, Young & Dynamic youth should lead

Posted on October 27, 2020 - 1:30pm by UT Desk
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Okram Ibobi Sing on the flag hoisting of Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Dr Lamtinthang Haokip for 51-Saitu Assembly constituency held at Kholep village on Monday, described the present BJP government a “publicity and propaganda government”. By-election would not have … Continue reading →

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