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Conrad declares Khasi writers’ panel chief as candidate
Shillong, May 7: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday (May 7) declared Khasi Authors Society president DRL Nonglait as the candidate of the party to contest the Shillong bypoll. He was first inducted into the party before NPP national president made the announcement.
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Asian Confluence launches Signature Series on Oz-India ties
Shillong, May 7: The Asian Confluence Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies launched its ‘Signature Series’ with a special event on the theme: “The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Contours in Australia–India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States”. The event brought together policymakers, scholars and civil society to…
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Honeymoon murder case: Sonam’s family divided; brother says crime for money, not love
The Honeymoon murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, which brought international attention to Indore, now appears just as confusing after the court’s recent decisions nearly a year later. From what is visible, Sonam Raghuvanshi’s family seems divided. On one side is her father, Devisingh, and on the other, her brother Govind.…
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100th next generation post office comes up in NEHU
Shillong, May 6: The ‘100th N-Gen Post Office’ at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Sub Post Office, Shillong, was inaugurated through virtual mode by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications, in the presence of Jitendra Gupta, Director General Postal Services & Adnan Ahmed, CGM, Parcel Directorate, who also attended the event virtually.…
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Media recycling rumours on Mukul: Party leader
Shillong, May 6:The TMC leader, Richard Marak has rubbished media reports about the Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma joining other parties. The full text of the social media post Regarding Baseless Political Speculation It is both regrettable and wearying to witness certain sections of the media, alongside the ruling dispensation, once…
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Language politics: Khasi literary body chief to contest LS bypoll on NPP ticket
Shillong, May 6: The reason for the hurry by the NPP-led government to make Khasi the official state language was revealed when the party’s offer was accepted by the Khasi Authors’ Society president, DRL Nonglait, to contest the vacant Shillong Lok Sabha seat, sources said. In the letter addressed to the…
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All- party meeting accepts reservation report: Govt
Shillong, May 6: The all-party meeting held here on Wednesday accepted the reservation report, which recommended the status quo on the current reservation policy. The VPP did not take part in the meeting. Briefing reporters after the meeting, the commissioner and secretary, personnel & administrative reforms, Cyril Diengdoh (in picture),…
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Govt allows withdrawal of full CPF accumulation
Shillong, May 5: The state government has allowed the withdrawal of 100% CPF accumulation and decided to further discuss the CPF scheme. Full statement below Press Note May 04, 2026 Government Allows Retired Teachers and Lecturers to Withdraw 100% CPF Accumulation; Further Consultations on CPF Scheme to Continue. A meeting…
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VPP skips all-party meeting on reservation report
Shillong, May 6: The VPP which fought for the review of reservation police failed to attend the all-party meeting to discuss the state reservation policy. In a letter addressed to the deputy secretary, personnel department on May 5, the party president Ardent Basaiawmoit said that the timing is not conducive…
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Teachers walk out of govt meeting on pension
Shillong, May 6: The educators representing Meghalaya College Teachers’ Association (MCTA) walked out of the meeting called by the education department on Wednesday to discuss the pension scheme. According to the teachers of the deficit grant-in-aid schools and colleges of the state, the pension scheme of 2026 is not acceptable.…
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