State
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Pressure groups against dilution of MBoSE
Shillong, Jan 12: The A·chik State Peoples’ Front (ASPF) and Garoland State Movement Committee have opposed the notification of MBoSE giving more powers to Directorate of Educational Research and Training (DERT). In separate statements, both the pressure groups wanted the government not to dilute the powers of the MBoSE. According to…
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NEHU stakeholders meet Rymbui to end stalemate
Shillong, Jan 12: A delegation of stakeholders, including NEHUSU, KSU Unit, NEHUNSA, and NEHUTA, has moved Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, to ensure the Pro-VC of Tura campus reports to the Shillong headquarters. This request follows from Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shukla’s 422-day absence. The delegation has warned that if the Pro-VC…
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VPP & HYC ask govt to release salary of contractual nurses
Shillong, Jan 12: VPP and HYC have asked the state government to address the plight of contractual nurses. In separate statements issued on Monday, the VPP and the HYC expressed concern over the pending issue. The VPP wanted the MDA government to promptly disburse the outstanding salaries of 288 contractual…
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One more held in Dilseng Sangma’s murder case
Shillong, Jan 11: One more suspect was arrested on Sunday night in connection with the killing of ACHIK member Dilseng Sangma, who resisted illegal stone mining in Rajabala. A police official confirmed the arrest. Earlier on January 10, three accused were arrested following the incident on January 9 afternoon. Picture:…
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Mukul wants scrutiny of externally aided projects
Shillong, Jan 11: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has flayed the MDA government’s management of externally aided projects (EAPs) in Meghalaya. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, he questioned the MDA’s ability to bring in and implement such projects effectively. “How many externally aided projects (EAPs) the MDA government has been…
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District administration to look into illegal stone quarries post ACHIK member’s death
Shillong, Jan 11: The West Garo Hills district administration is coordinating with the forest department to check illegal stone quarries in Rajabala and other parts of the district following the death of ACHIK activist Dilseng Sangma on January 9. Dilseng and other members of ACHIK were attacked by miscreants after…
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Mukul slams Prestone for misleading people on MRSSA
Shillong, Jan 10: Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma has criticised the NPP-led MDA government for proposing amendments to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) 2016, thereby overstepping its legislative powers. The reaction of Sangma follows the statement of Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong that the previous Congress-led government under…
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Peace panel for speedy justice & harmony
Shillong, Jan 10: The peace committee meeting held at Rajabala on Saturday decided to speed up the investigation process after the ACHIK activist was killed on Friday. Another decision was to maintain peace and harmony and to reject fake news. The ACHIK member, Dilseng M Sangma, was killed on January…
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Second woman Chief Justice assumes office
Shillong, Jan 10: Meghalaya High Court got its second woman Chief Justice on Saturday. Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the chief justice of the High Court of Meghalaya at Durbar Hall of the Lok Bhavan, Shillong. After the formation of the High Court of Meghalaya in 2013,…
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Three held in murder case of ACHIK member
Shillong, Jan 10: Police arrested three persons involved in murdering ACHIK member Dilseng M Sangma. In a video statement on Saturday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that three persons were arrested in connection with the crime and urged people of Garo Hills to maintain peace. He also cautioned people to…
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