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Niti Aayog Declares Nagaland as Worst-Performing State

Posted on September 6, 2021 - 3:56pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Recently, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s North Eastern Region District Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index has declared Nagaland as one of the worst-performing state of the nation. According to the report, the North eastern state performed poorly … Continue reading →

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Jairam Ramesh Accuses BJP-led Manipur Government of Diverting Urea Supply To Poppy Cultivation

Posted on September 1, 2021 - 2:54pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Recently, the former Union Minister and Senior Congress leader, Jairam Ramesh has accused the BJP-led government in Manipur of diverting urea supply meant for farmers to opium fields, thereby boosting the poppy cultivation. The senior Congress leader said that while … Continue reading →

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Japan Agency Might Soon Set-Up 400 Bedded Teaching Hospital In Kohima, Says Nagaland Health Minister

Posted on August 26, 2021 - 12:03pm by UT/NET News Desk
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) might soon set-up a 400-bedded teaching hospital in Kohima, as announced by state Health & Family Welfare Minister, S Pangnyu Phom. Phom declared of attending a meeting with the JICA officials – India office … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Orders Judicial Inquiry Into The Killing Of Ex-HNLC leader

Posted on August 16, 2021 - 9:07pm by UT News Service
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A day after internet was shut in the four districts of Meghalaya from 6 PM on Sunday and subsequently declaration of total curfew in Shillong from 8 PM Sunday, facing unprecedented public anger and backlash in the wake of the … Continue reading →

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Muted Independence Day Celebrations In Mizoram

Posted on August 16, 2021 - 11:51am by UT News Service
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Independence Day was celebrated across all the districts of Mizoram. At the capital Aizawl, Chief Minister Zoramthanga hoisted the flag at the 75th Independence Day celebration held at Assam Rifles Ground. While the celebratory parade was excluded at this year’s … Continue reading →

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Assam Inks Border De-escalation Deal With Nagaland

Posted on August 1, 2021 - 11:44am by UT/NET News Desk
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Besieged by raging border tensions Assam garnered some breathing space on July 31 with its neighboring state Nagaland. In a major de-escalation of the Assam Nagaland border dispute, the chief secretaries of both states inked a deal to call back … Continue reading →

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Mizoram Police Files Case Against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Posted on July 31, 2021 - 2:21pm by UT/NET News Desk
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After Assam Police booking cases against Kolasib DC and five senior officials for the Vairengte Clashes Mizoram have gone a step further slapping charges against Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Along with him, an FIR has been filed … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: Amit Shah Holds NESAC Society Meeting In Umiam, Lays Foundation Stone For New Facilities

Posted on July 25, 2021 - 7:08pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 9th Society Meeting of NESAC Society to review the operations of the North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC) in Umiam, Meghalaya, on July 24, Saturday. The Northeast Space Application Centre is a joint initiative … Continue reading →

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Assam: Hundreds Of Birds Die After Consuming Poisoned Crops In Barpeta

Posted on July 20, 2021 - 6:56pm by UT/NET News Desk
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On Monday, July 19, hundreds of birds including sparrows and cuckoos were found dead on a farm in Sila Barpeta. It is believed that the avians died due to consuming crops sprayed with poison. The sight of birds dying all … Continue reading →

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Border Dispute: Arunachal Pradesh Forms High Powered Ministerial Committee

Posted on July 19, 2021 - 2:13pm by UT/NET News Desk
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As stated by the Arunachal Pradesh government a few days back about resolving the Arunachal-Assam border dispute ‘out of the court’, the state government has constituted High Powered Ministerial Committee (HPMC) to address the controversial issue. The HPMC will be … Continue reading →

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