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Covid cases crosses 100 mark in Manipur

Imphal, Jun 28 (UNI) The number of Covid positive cases in Manipur has reached 112 with addition of 30 new cases on Saturday.
Most of the cases are concentrated in Imphal West and Imphal East districts.
Among those who were found positive, 98 were on home isolation and there is no report of any casualty so far according to state health official. Meanwhile health officials said most of the cases were not related to travel outside the state and hence there is need to follow Covid Appropriate behaviour.
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18 May 2026 | 5:52 PM

Patna, 18 May (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Sunday that the state government is fully committed to enhancing farmers’ income, expanding modern agricultural technologies, and strengthening the rural economy.

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Bihar CM orders transfer of tube wells’ maintenance to Minor Water Resources Department

18 May 2026 | 5:27 PM

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RJD rattled by rising popularity of Nishant Kumar: JD(U)

18 May 2026 | 5:27 PM

Patna, 18 May (UNI) The Janata Dal (United) today alleged that leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are “frustrated” by the growing popularity of Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar and have resorted to making personal remarks against him.

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