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All the infected prisoners are inmates of Central Jail, Aizawl, he said.

India can neither afford a bitter stand-off with the Myanmar military nor can it give in to the demand for the return of the policemen

The India-Myanmar border has a Free Movement Regime (FMR) which allows tribes living along the border to travel 16 km across either side without visa restrictions.

Prime Minister said that the people of Arunachal Pradesh are known for their culture, courage and strong commitment to India's development. "May Arunachal Pradesh keep scaling new heights of progress," he said.

The northeastern state reported 22 fresh cases, pushing the tally to 3,847, he said.

The Joint Movement Committee called shutdown for an indefinite period to protest the Tripura and Central governments' decision to rehabilitate around 35,000 Reang tribal refugees.

Esther Hnamte hails from Lunglei in southern Mizoram and warbled Vande Mataram in an attractive video clip.

Mizoram had reported its first coronavirus case on March 24 as a 52-year-old pastor, with a travel history to the Netherlands, tested positive for the infection.

"The road blockade in the border area had been cleared and the vehicles carrying essential goods were starting to enter Mizoram from last night."

Mizoram now has 145 active cases, while 2,165 people have recovered from the disease.

Tripathi disclosed that home secretary level talks involving both the states will be held at Lailapur Beat Office on Wednesday morning to resolve the matter amicably.

Education Department has issued a separate SOP, which should be followed by all the authorities of schools and hostels besides students