Letters
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A deafening siren of arrogance and public disdain
Editor, The blatant misuse of sirens and VIP privileges by politicians and bureaucrats in Meghalaya is a glaring example of…
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Time to break free from the ‘frog in the well’ mindset in Meghalaya
Editor, The Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has opposed the state’s investment initiatives. But their stance, while understandable from a…
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Religious rituals at univ inauguration undermines indigenous faiths
Editor, The proposal by Meghalaya’s Education Minister, Rakkam A Sangma, to consecrate Captain Williamson Sangma State University with Christian rituals…
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Drugs threaten Meghalaya’s $100-bn vision as youth lost to drugs
Editor, The escalating drug abuse crisis in Meghalaya, with approximately 10% of the population —around 3 lakh people—affected, highlights a pressing…
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IGP Point renovation: A Rs 28 lakh question mark?
Editor, The renovation of the IGP Point in Meghalaya, costing Rs 28 lakh, raises several concerns despite its intent to…
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Meghalaya’s Sainik School dream: A decade-long delay
Editor, In 2014, the Government of Meghalaya under Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma approved a proposal to establish two Sainik…
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Huddersfield death: Let justice prevail
Editor, It’s been a week since the unfortunate incident happened to (L) Huddersfield Rymbui. And yet no proper statement from…
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MPSC revamp committee: Can it address deep-rooted issues?
Editor, The Government of Meghalaya has finally formed a committee to revamp the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) in response…
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The VVIP syndrome: A drastic cure eludes
Editor, During the height of the armed insurgency in Meghalaya, former Chief Ministers BB Lyngdoh, EK Mawlong, and FA Khonglam…
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Cherry blossomed amidst fatality
Editor, Every year, the Cherry Blossom Festival is overshadowed by some untoward incident. This year, the tragedy that unfolded on…
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