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Technology helps police to recover 47 missing phones
Shillong, Sept 26: Police in West Jaintia Hills traced and recovered 47 lost/stolen mobile phones They were handed over to their legitimate owners following due verification and procedure. An official statement in this regard said that the district police had received complaints from residents regarding lost or stolen mobile phones over…
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Congress demands resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Shillong, Sept 25: The Congress has set on fire the effigy of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the parking lot near Additional Secretariat here, accusing him of colluding with the BJP to hijack the Election Commission. MPCC president Vincent Pala led the protest from Congress Bhavan and culminated in…
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Deficit teachers protest, highlight pending demands
Shillong, Sept 25: Deficit teachers have warned of a state-wide agitation if the state government does not address their six pending demands by October 9. The ultimatum was announced by Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA) president Boswell Pala after a protest march from MBoSE office to Malki Ground.…
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8 UDP MLAs claim merger of legislative party, seek Speaker’s approval
Shillong, Sept 26:The UDP MLAs, who joined the BJP, submitted a letter to Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma seeking his approval. In the absence of Speaker, Assembly Advisor Andrew Simons received the letter, which was submitted by Cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai as leader of BJP legislative party. According to the BJP,…
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CoMSO threatens action against banks operating on Sunday
Shillong, Sept 25: Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has threatened to take action against the banks operating in the state on Sunday ( Sept 27). A notification was issued by CoMSO on Friday ( Sept 25) The opening of banks on Sunday was after United Forum of Bank Unions…
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All-India law graduate conclave begins at USTM
Shillong, Sept 24: The All-India Law Graduate Conclave 2026 commenced on Thursday (Sept 24) at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), bringing together a large number of law graduates, legal academics, practitioners and distinguished guests from across the country. The inaugural session was held at the Central Auditorium…
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Tragic betrayal of electorate, says Christian leaders’ body on 8 UDP MLAs
Shillong, Sept 24: The Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders’ Forum (KJCLF) on Thursday ( Sept 24) termed as a betrayal of the electorate the 8 UDP MLAs’ indirect entry into the BJP. Full statement of KJCLF secretary below Commitment, Conscience, Coffers “When an individual or a group of individuals join a…
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NBT’s Shillong Book Fair from Sept 25
Shillong, Sept 24:The 3rd Shillong Book Fair will begin from September 25 to October 1 at State Central Library here. The initiative is by National Book Trust, India (NBT-India), Union Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the State Department of Arts & Culture, The seven-day fair will be inaugurated on …
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Suspension not relevant anymore: Kyrmen Shylla
Shillong, Sept 23: Kyrmen Shylla, who was suspended from the UDP along with two others, said on Wednesday that it is no longer relevant as he has already joined the BJP. Shylla said he is aware about the show-cause notice issued to him by the party. The former UDP leader…
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Paul explores options before leaving party
Shillong, Sept 23: UDP legislator Paul Lyngdoh is yet to decide on which party he will join. Lyngdoh said on Wednesday that he would make the decision at an appropriate time. “With the potential exit of two more MLAs, I will be left alone, I am in touch with the…
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