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Cabinet nod to Khasi & Garo as official languages
Shillong, April 16: The state cabinet has accorded official status to the Khasi & Garo languages together with English. Briefing reporters after the meeting on Thursday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the cabinet approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance 2026 to enable the use of Khasi and Garo languages…
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First batch of BDW International School scripts history
Shillong, April 15: BDW International School on Wednesday announced a 100% pass result in the CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations. The first batch of students achieved the historic milestone in the institution’s journey. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the school said, “This is the first batch of the school to…
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Mawsynram MLA wants pitcher plant garden at Lawbah
Shillong, April 15: UDP legislator from Mawsynram Olan Sing Suin wanted a pitcher plant garden at Lawbah. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Suin said the unique project could boost tourism in the area. “I have discussed the unique proposal of developing Lawbah with the Chief Minister”, he said. Stressing the natural presence…
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Youths stole rifle for money: Police
Shillong, April 15: The three accused stole a.303 rifle from the MCCL Factory store room at Sohra for money. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem told reporters on Wednesday that they planned to sell the rifle to make money. The rifle was recovered from the house of…
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BSF rescues girl after electric shock
Shillong, April 15: The BSF has rescued a 10-year-old girl after she suffered an electric shock at a construction site in South Garo Hills district on April 7. The incident took place around 11:30 am near the Rongra River when Nikhami N Marak, daughter of Lithon D Sangma of Rongra…
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Yet again rage motive in murder of woman
Shillong, April 18: Police yet again found rage angle in the murder of a woman by the accused Kenedy Khongsit (32) from Nongrah. Khongsit was arrested earlier in connection with the killing of a 7-year-old boy in Nongrah, in anger. The police got eight days’ custody of Khongsit, arrested for…
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Talks on Lumpongdeng fail, Green activists continue stir
Shillong, April 15: Green Tech Foundation ( GTF) has decided to carry on with the protest after a meeting with the tourism officials on Tuesday. Director of Tourism Brenda Pakyntein said after the Foundation wanted the invitation for talks in writing, a letter was sent. However, the tourism official said…
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Recovered drug users get skill training
Shillong, April 14: The Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) has launched a vocational training programme for recovered drug users. The organisation handed over skill development tools worth Rs 9 lakh to four rehabilitation centres in Shillong, with the aim of reducing the relapse rate among recovering addicts, which…
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JNC raises concern over power outages in 7 Khliehriat villages
shillong, Apr 14: The Jaiñtia National Council (JNC) has raised concerns over persistent electricity crisis affecting seven villages under the 7 Shnong Circle in Khliehriat division. It has submitting a complaint to the SDO of the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL). The villages—Moolamanoh, Moolang, Musniang, Musniangrim, Rangad, Lumputhoi, and…
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CM reviews several projects on urban mobility & others
Shillong, April 14: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday reviewed several initiatives of the government at the State Guest House, Taraghar, here. Urban infrastructure and redevelopment of the city formed a key focus of the meeting. The chief minister emphasised that all projects must maximise public value, economic activity, and…
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