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No fresh meningococcal cases; state issues advisory
Shillong, Feb 26: After the death of two Agniveers, there have been no fresh cases of suspected meningococcal bacterial infection at Assam Regimental Centre, here. The state government issued an advisory on Thursday urging citizens to avoid crowded places and follow health protocols, including washing hands. According to the Defence…
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Nine miners held for illegal mining in EJH village
Shillong, Feb 26: Police arrested nine miners in connection with illegal mining in the Umthe area under Umpleng on Thursday. According to the police, on February 26, acting on specific inputs obtained through drone surveillance, a mine raid was conducted at Umthe area under the jurisdiction of Umpleng Police Outpost.…
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CM moots crash course in local languages for MLAs
Shillong, Feb 26:: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has suggested the need for introducing a crash course in local languages for the MLAs in the state . During the question hour, the chief minister said that let the Khasi MLAs learn Garos and vice versa . He was replying to a…
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Govt admits rise in unemployment rate
Shillong, Feb 26: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said there is an increase in the unemployment rate in the state. The matter was raised by Rajabala MLA Dr. Mizanur Kazi by way of a question in the Assembly on Thursday. Replying to the question on the unemployment rate, the chief minister…
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Govt to issue appointment letters to 3k in police force
Shillong, Feb 26: The state government will release appointment letters to 3,000 applicants in police force shortly. In reply to a question by Ardent Basaiawmoit (VPP), Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home Prestone Tynsong informed the Assembly that on Wednesday, the recruitment of 3000 personnel was cleared and the appointment letters…
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CM to release scholarship to one lakh students
Shillong, Feb 25: On the occasion of eight years of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government in power on March 6, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will release the CM’s Scholarship to over one lakh students . “In fact, on March 6 the MDA government will be completing 8 years and…
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Tura resident dies after falling from train
Shillong, Feb 25: A Tura resident died after falling from a running train in Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday A police officer said that the deceased is Agasi R.Marak(32), the son of Tiren G.Momin from Nikwatgre, PO & PS Araimile Tura.. According to the police, the victim died at Vizianagaram railway station, Andhra…
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NECTAR event recognises women’s contributions to science
Shillong, Feb 25: In 2022, the Union Minister of Science and Technology noted that women account for 16.6% of the total number of scientists in science and technology organisations. While nearly 40-45% of STEM graduates are women, less than 20% are represented in research roles. This low representation of women…
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Focus on job creation beyond reservation: Conrad
Shillong, Feb 25: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that there is a need to look beyond the job reservation in the state. In reply to a short-duration discussion initiated by Ardent Basaiawmoit (VPP) on the report of the committee on reservation policy, the chief minister said that beyond…
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Japanese foreign minister to attend Kizuna conclave in city
Shillong, Feb 25: Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao is set to visit Shillong to address the Kizuna-6 conclave being hosted by the Asian Confluence in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of Japan and the Meghalaya Government. The Japanese minister will arrive in Shillong on…
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