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    Arrangements made for stranded passengers of Manipur

    Pothashang News Service: Imphal, March 26, 2020: Manipur government accorded top priority to the needs for shelter and food of stranded passengers of Manipur who are stuck at Guwahati and Kolkata while on transit due to the country-wide lockdown and suspension of all flights, rails and road transport. In anticipation of their needs, the state…

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      Don’t harass journalists, IJU cautions Police

      Pothashang News Service: New Delhi, 25 March 2020: The Indian Journalists Union expresses serious concern over reports of harassment and intimidation by police and security personnel of journalists while they are discharging their duties, keeping the public and authorities informed about the coronavirus situation and even putting their health at risk. While the IJU understands…

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        PM greets people on the occasion of Cheiraoba

        Pothashang News Service: Imphal, March 25, 2020: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Sajibu Cheiraoba, New Year festival of Manipur, as he greets people on various festivals across the country on Wednesday. In a series of tweets PM said, “We are celebrating various festivals across India and…

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          Minister Shyamkumar resigns from Assembly

          Imphal: Manipur Forest Minister Th. Shyamkumar Singh tendered his resignation from the membership of Manipur Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In his resignation letter submitted to the Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly expressed his willingness to resign with immediate effect from March 26. The Supreme Court in an order on March 18 removed him from the ministership…

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            Hawkers decide to suspend newspaper supply during lock down

            Pothashang News Service: Imphal, March 24, 2020: In wake of Covid-19 outbreak Manipur Hawkers’ Association has on Tuesday declared to suspend newspaper distribution from Wedensday during total lock down in the state. Manipur government on Tuesday announced total lock down till March end. The association also condemned police allegedly for ill-treating hawkers during the lock…

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              Manipur borders sealed

              Pothashang News Service: Imphal, March 23, 2020: All interstate borders of Manipur shall be sealed for movement of passengers by public and private transport, said an order issued by state home department Monday. It orders to suspend all passenger carrying public transport and private vehicles within the state ‘except goods vehicle’. All shops, malls, markets,…

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                Helicopter service suspended in Manipur

                Pothashang News Service: Imphal, March 23, 2020: In wake of the Covid-19 threat helicopter service in Manipur has been suspended indefinitely. In view of the Novel Corona Virus Disease outbreak in the country and-to prevent and contain its spreading in the state and as a precautionary measure, the helicopter services in the state under the…

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                  IMA welcomes lockdown

                  Pothashang News Service: Imphal, March 24, 2020: The Indian Medical Association Manipur State Branch (IMA-MSB) has appreciated the decision of the chief minister N. Biren Singh led government for imposing a complete lockdown till March to avert from the spread of Covid-19. This is an unprecedented step taken by the present government for the welfare…

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