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Earthquake in Manipur: Centre will provide full support to affected areas … – Financial Express

thenortheasttoday.comEarthquake in Manipur: Centre will provide full support to affected areas …Financial ExpressFollowing the massive earthquake in Manipur which affected the neighbouring north-eastern states, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday a…


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Earthquake in Manipur: Centre will provide full support to affected areas …
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Following the massive earthquake in Manipur which affected the neighbouring north-eastern states, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday announced that he was thoroughly monitoring the situation and that the Centre would provide complete support to …
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Facebook Activates Safety Check for Manipur Earthquake – NDTV


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Facebook Activates Safety Check for Manipur Earthquake
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The quake occurred at 4.35 a.m. and had its epicentre in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Initial reports indicate that one young girl was killed and 30 were injured. “My thoughts are with everyone in the affected areas. May you and your loved ones stay …
Facebook activates Safety Check Tool after 6.7 magnitude earthquake in ManipurBGR India
Facebook activates Safety Check feature for Manipur earthquakeCatch News
North East India Earthquake: Mark Zuckerberg activates Facebook ‘Safety Check …India.com

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Facebook Activates Safety Check for Manipur Earthquake
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The quake occurred at 4.35 a.m. and had its epicentre in Manipur's Tamenglong district. Initial reports indicate that one young girl was killed and 30 were injured. "My thoughts are with everyone in the affected areas. May you and your loved ones stay …
Facebook activates Safety Check Tool after 6.7 magnitude earthquake in ManipurBGR India
Facebook activates Safety Check feature for Manipur earthquakeCatch News
North East India Earthquake: Mark Zuckerberg activates Facebook 'Safety Check …India.com

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Earthquake in Manipur: NDMA coordinates relief after 6.7 magnitude temblor … – Financial Express

Financial ExpressEarthquake in Manipur: NDMA coordinates relief after 6.7 magnitude temblor …Financial ExpressEarthquake in Manipur: An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude occurred in Tamernglong district in Manipur today at 4.35 AM today and the National Di…


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Earthquake in Manipur: NDMA coordinates relief after 6.7 magnitude temblor …
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Earthquake in Manipur: An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude occurred in Tamernglong district in Manipur today at 4.35 AM today and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) started coordinated with the State Governments, Ministry of Home Affairs, …

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Northeast earthquake: New Delhi rushes in 83 rescuers, doctors on way – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressNortheast earthquake: New Delhi rushes in 83 rescuers, doctors on wayThe Indian ExpressConnections had snapped in the morning, A team of expert doctors will reach Manipur early Tuesday to assist the state government. Spoke to Assam CM…


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Northeast earthquake: New Delhi rushes in 83 rescuers, doctors on way
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Connections had snapped in the morning, A team of expert doctors will reach Manipur early Tuesday to assist the state government. Spoke to Assam CM Sh. Tarun Gogoi and Manipur Chief Secretary regarding the situation post the earthquake. Assured them …

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Manipur quake affects Tibet, no casualties reported – Business Standard


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Manipur quake affects Tibet, no casualties reported
Business Standard
The 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hit northeast India early Monday was felt in southwest China’s Tibet region, though no casualties have been reported yet. An earthquake measuring 6.7-magnitude on the Richter scale rocked India’s northeastern states …
Manipur earthquake: Quake with epicentre in India jolts parts of TibetFinancial Express
6.7 magnitude Manipur quake also jolts TibetNews Today

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Manipur quake affects Tibet, no casualties reported
Business Standard
The 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hit northeast India early Monday was felt in southwest China's Tibet region, though no casualties have been reported yet. An earthquake measuring 6.7-magnitude on the Richter scale rocked India's northeastern states …
Manipur earthquake: Quake with epicentre in India jolts parts of TibetFinancial Express
6.7 magnitude Manipur quake also jolts TibetNews Today

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Quake of 6.7 magnitude with epicentre in Manipur, jolts Bangladesh – Firstpost


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Quake of 6.7 magnitude with epicentre in Manipur, jolts Bangladesh
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Dhaka: A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake originating in India’s northeastern region today jolted neighbouring Bangladesh, forcing thousands of people to rush out of their home in panic. The earthquake struck the country at 5.05 am local time.
6.7 magnitude earthquake originating at Manipur shudders Northern India …New Delhi Times

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Quake of 6.7 magnitude with epicentre in Manipur, jolts Bangladesh
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Dhaka: A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake originating in India's northeastern region today jolted neighbouring Bangladesh, forcing thousands of people to rush out of their home in panic. The earthquake struck the country at 5.05 am local time.
6.7 magnitude earthquake originating at Manipur shudders Northern India …New Delhi Times

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One killed, 30 injured in Manipur earthquake – Business Standard


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One killed, 30 injured in Manipur earthquake
Business Standard
The quake occurred at 4.35 a.m. and had its epicentre in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. It was felt in parts of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura, said an official of the regional seismological centre in Meghalaya.
Offices in quake-hit Manipur to remain closed for two daysEconomic Times

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One killed, 30 injured in Manipur earthquake
Business Standard
The quake occurred at 4.35 a.m. and had its epicentre in Manipur's Tamenglong district. It was felt in parts of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura, said an official of the regional seismological centre in Meghalaya.
Offices in quake-hit Manipur to remain closed for two daysEconomic Times

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One killed, 30 injured in Manipur earthquake – Newsx

One killed, 30 injured in Manipur earthquake
Newsx
The quake occurred at 4.35 a.m. and had its epicentre in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. It was felt in parts of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura, said an official of the regional seismological centre in Meghalaya.

One killed, 30 injured in Manipur earthquake
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The quake occurred at 4.35 a.m. and had its epicentre in Manipur's Tamenglong district. It was felt in parts of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura, said an official of the regional seismological centre in Meghalaya.

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Number of casualties from Manipur earthquake rises to 1 dead, 35 injured – ANI – BNO News

Number of casualties from Manipur earthquake rises to 1 dead, 35 injured – ANI
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Reactions from people in India and Bangladesh have been pouring in after a powerful earthquake shook the region and woke up many residents. “I live in Bangladesh… And this has been the strongest earthquake I’ve ever felt in my whole entire life. I …

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Number of casualties from Manipur earthquake rises to 1 dead, 35 injured – ANI
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Reactions from people in India and Bangladesh have been pouring in after a powerful earthquake shook the region and woke up many residents. "I live in Bangladesh… And this has been the strongest earthquake I've ever felt in my whole entire life. I …

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India earthquake: north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 magnitude tremor – The Guardian


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India earthquake: north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 magnitude tremor
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India’s meteorological department said the epicenter of the quake was in Tamenglong region of Manipur state, near the country’s borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh. The US Geological Survey said the depth of the quake was 55km (34 miles). The tremor …
Earthquake in Manipur; NE, Eastern India rockedBusiness Standard
6.7 earthquake hits ManipurNew Kerala
6.7 Magnitude Quake Hits India’s NortheastABC News
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India earthquake: north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 magnitude tremor
The Guardian
India's meteorological department said the epicenter of the quake was in Tamenglong region of Manipur state, near the country's borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh. The US Geological Survey said the depth of the quake was 55km (34 miles). The tremor …
Earthquake in Manipur; NE, Eastern India rockedBusiness Standard
6.7 earthquake hits ManipurNew Kerala
6.7 Magnitude Quake Hits India's NortheastABC News
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Earthquake hits India’s Manipur state – BBC News


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Earthquake hits India’s Manipur state
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The quake hit at 04:35 local time (23:05 GMT Sunday) about 33km (20 miles) northwest of Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, according to USGS. Strong tremors have been felt across the region. The BBC’s Salman Saeed in Dhaka says many people were …
6.8 quake rocks India near Myanmar border – USGSRT
A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake has just hit northeast IndiaQuartz
Strong 6.8 quake hits near India-Myanmar borderBangkok Post

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Earthquake hits India's Manipur state
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The quake hit at 04:35 local time (23:05 GMT Sunday) about 33km (20 miles) northwest of Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, according to USGS. Strong tremors have been felt across the region. The BBC's Salman Saeed in Dhaka says many people were …
6.8 quake rocks India near Myanmar border – USGSRT
A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake has just hit northeast IndiaQuartz
Strong 6.8 quake hits near India-Myanmar borderBangkok Post

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Earthquake hits India’s Manipur state – BBC News


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Earthquake hits India’s Manipur state
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The quake hit at 04:35 local time (23:05 GMT Sunday) about 29km (18 miles) northwest of Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Strong tremors have been felt across the region. The earthquake was originally …
India earthquake: at least four dead as north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 …The Guardian
Earthquake measuring 6.7 on Richter Scale hits Manipur; 6 dead over 30 injuredThe Indian Express
Manipur rocked by 6.7 magnitude earthquake; Northeast, East India affectedFirstpost
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Earthquake hits India's Manipur state
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The quake hit at 04:35 local time (23:05 GMT Sunday) about 29km (18 miles) northwest of Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Strong tremors have been felt across the region. The earthquake was originally …
India earthquake: at least four dead as north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 …The Guardian
Earthquake measuring 6.7 on Richter Scale hits Manipur; 6 dead over 30 injuredThe Indian Express
Manipur rocked by 6.7 magnitude earthquake; Northeast, East India affectedFirstpost
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Manipur earthquake: Strong quake strikes near Imphal in northeast India – BNO News

BNO NewsManipur earthquake: Strong quake strikes near Imphal in northeast IndiaBNO NewsA strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has struck northeastern India, close the city of Imphal in the state of Manipur, seismologists say. (more). T…


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Manipur earthquake: Strong quake strikes near Imphal in northeast India
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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has struck northeastern India, close the city of Imphal in the state of Manipur, seismologists say. (more). The earthquake at 4:35 a.m. local time on Monday was centered about 30 kilometers west …

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Murder for ‘urinating’: 4 students hailing from Manipur arrested – thenortheasttoday.com


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Murder for ‘urinating’: 4 students hailing from Manipur arrested
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DEHRADUN: Four students, hailing from Manipur and studying in different educational institutes of Dehradun, were arrested by the state capital police on Saturday for allegedly murdering a person in the Kehri village under Prem Nagar police station. All …
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Murder for 'urinating': 4 students hailing from Manipur arrested
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DEHRADUN: Four students, hailing from Manipur and studying in different educational institutes of Dehradun, were arrested by the state capital police on Saturday for allegedly murdering a person in the Kehri village under Prem Nagar police station. All …
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24th Wushu Championships Manipur emerge overall team champion – The Sangai Express

24th Wushu Championships Manipur emerge overall team championThe Sangai ExpressManipur became champions in the taolu event by winning 13 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medal while in the sanshou event State team bagged the runners up title with 4 gold, 2 …

24th Wushu Championships Manipur emerge overall team champion
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Manipur became champions in the taolu event by winning 13 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medal while in the sanshou event State team bagged the runners up title with 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze. In the taolu event today, L Sanatombi Chanu, M Punshiba …

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24th Wushu Championships Manipur emerge overall team champion – The Sangai Express

24th Wushu Championships Manipur emerge overall team championThe Sangai ExpressManipur became champions in the taolu event by winning 13 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medal while in the sanshou event State team bagged the runners up title with 4 gold, 2 …

24th Wushu Championships Manipur emerge overall team champion
The Sangai Express
Manipur became champions in the taolu event by winning 13 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medal while in the sanshou event State team bagged the runners up title with 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze. In the taolu event today, L Sanatombi Chanu, M Punshiba …

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Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release – The Sangai Express

Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release
The Sangai Express
NEW DELHI, Jan 2: A new book titled ‘Mother, Where’s My Country?’ by Anubha Bhonsle examines the tangled and tragic history of Manipur. Published by Speaking Tree, and priced at INR 499, the new book is scheduled to be released on January 6 in New …

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Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release
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NEW DELHI, Jan 2: A new book titled 'Mother, Where's My Country?' by Anubha Bhonsle examines the tangled and tragic history of Manipur. Published by Speaking Tree, and priced at INR 499, the new book is scheduled to be released on January 6 in New …

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Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release – The Sangai Express

Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release
The Sangai Express
NEW DELHI, Jan 2: A new book titled ‘Mother, Where’s My Country?’ by Anubha Bhonsle examines the tangled and tragic history of Manipur. Published by Speaking Tree, and priced at INR 499, the new book is scheduled to be released on January 6 in New …

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Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release
The Sangai Express
NEW DELHI, Jan 2: A new book titled 'Mother, Where's My Country?' by Anubha Bhonsle examines the tangled and tragic history of Manipur. Published by Speaking Tree, and priced at INR 499, the new book is scheduled to be released on January 6 in New …

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Manipur Cong MLA proposes law to combat anti-state activities – Times of India

Manipur Cong MLA proposes law to combat anti-state activitiesTimes of IndiaWithout naming any individual or a particular organization, Biren, also a former minister, said once the law was enacted, peace and development would be ushered in Manipur withi…

Manipur Cong MLA proposes law to combat anti-state activities
Times of India
Without naming any individual or a particular organization, Biren, also a former minister, said once the law was enacted, peace and development would be ushered in Manipur within five years and there would be communal harmony and rapid development.

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Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release – E-Pao.net

Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release
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Bhonsle examines Manipur through the lens of iconic Irom Sharmila’s long and unprecedented protest and many others who have fallen victim to violence or despair or stood up to fight for peace and justice, Bhonsle brings out a story of a society ravaged …

Book on Manipur set for Jan 6 release
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Bhonsle examines Manipur through the lens of iconic Irom Sharmila's long and unprecedented protest and many others who have fallen victim to violence or despair or stood up to fight for peace and justice, Bhonsle brings out a story of a society ravaged …

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