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Raja murder case: Silence & fear loom in Nand Bagh’s Lane No. 18
It was the festival of Raksha Bandhan, and, as every year, the festive buzz could be seen in every street and corner of Indore. Even just a few steps away from Nand Bagh’s Lane No. 18, where shops were selling rakhis and sweets, were decorated and bustling. But as one…
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Mastermind among Bangladeshi intruders held
Shillong, Aug 10: The fifth Bangladeshi introducer and the mastermind among the group of infiltrators were arrested on Sunday morning. According to the police, the intruder has been identified as Mubarak Hussain (in picture),son of Lal Mia, a resident of Kalagaon, Sonamganj district of Bangladesh. “Today, the 10th of August,…
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Motives of intruders range from searching for geckos to seeking refuge in India as Awami League members
Shillong, Aug 9: Motives of four Bangladeshi intruders, who were caught in South West Khasi Hills border, are yet to be ascertained as their statements varied from searching for geckos and taking refuge in India, claiming to be Awami League members. However, the police believe that they were on the…
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Reshuffle in Forest Department
Shillong, Aug 8: The state government has effected a reshuffle in the Forest Department. The government appointed D. Sathiyan as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of the Forest Force, bypassing two senior officers. The government chose to transfer the two senior forest officials, Harish Chandra Chaudhary (1992…
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Govt explores new defence area to relocate Harijan Colony residents
Shillong, Aug 8:The state government is exploring another alternative site near Anjalee here to accommodate the Harijan Colony residents.The earlier plan was to accommodate the residents on the defence land near Harijan Colony. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang said the government will apprise the High Court…
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Govt assures national women’s panel steps to reduce crime
Shillong, Aug 8: The state government has assured steps to address crime against women, drug abuse and other issues concerning women in the state. The assurance was given to the chairperson of the commission Vijaya Rahatkar and member Delina Khongdup who visited the state and met the Chief Secretary DP…
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Titosstarwell Chyne new UDP general secretary
Shillong,Aug 8: UDP leader Titosstarwell Chyne will be the new state general secretary of the party after Jemino Mawthoh resigned from the position.UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh announced the decision on Friday to unanimously approve the name of the KHADC opposition leader after chairing a meeting of the party’s central executive…
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Hawkers’ body against overcrowding of MUDA space
Shillong, Aug 8: The Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors’ Association (MGSPHSVA) has objected to the overcrowding of the MUDA site, citing safety and health hazards. In a letter to the Provisional Town Vending Committee (PTVC) on Friday, the association said the number of shops put up…
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Meghalaya celebrates Clouded Leopard Day
Shillong, Aug 8: International Clouded Leopard Day, observed globally on August 4, was marked in Meghalaya on Friday through a collaborative programme organised by the Meghalaya Biodiversity Board (MBB), Eastern Himalayas Marbled Cat Project and the Indian Youth Biodiversity Network (IYBN), Meghalaya Chapter. Representatives from select Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)…
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Govt to discontinue optional subjects in MCS exams
Shillong, Aug 7: Cabinet has decided to discontinue optional subjects in the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) competitive exams. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said previously, the candidates could choose from 23 optional subjects, but this led to an uneven playing field and administrative challenges. Instead,…
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