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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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NPP & TMC individual members are in touch with party: Hek
Shillong, Sept 23: BJP senior legislator AL Hek said individual members from the NPP and the TMC are in touch with the party exploring the possibility of joining. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday( Sept 23), Hek welcomed the eight UDP MLAs to the party fold. He said the party will…
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UDP suspends three party MLAs
Shillong, Sept 23: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has suspended three MLAs for being vocal about joining the BJP. The action was against Mawsynram MLA Ollan Sing Suin, Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla and Mawphlang MLA Mathew Beyondstar Kurbah. The three members were among the eight legislators who joined the BJP…
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CM rules out cabinet reshuffle, says not affected by UDP MLAs’ shift
Shillong, Sept 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has ruled out cabinet reshuffle. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the chief minister said he was not affected by the entry of the 8 UDP MLAs into BJP. According to Conrad, there is no threat to his leadership and the government as the…
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8 UDP MLAs join BJP in New Delhi
Shillong, Sept 23: Eight UDP MLAs have joined the BJP in New Delhi, on Wednesday (Sept 23) The joining ceremony started at 10.30 am, abd it was live on the facebook page of the BJP. The MLAs are Lahkmen Rymbui (cabinet minister), Pius Marwein, Mayralborn Syiem, Kyrmen Shylla, Synshar Kupar…
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Minister slams Assam for misleading people on flood
Shillong, Sept 22: Cabinet Minister Sosthenes Sohtun has criticised Assam for blaming Meghalaya for flood. He added faulty drainage of National Highway projects and garbage-choked streams are flooding Jirang. The Jirang MLA said floods occur even with light showers due to poor outlet planning. “It may be minor or major…
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Amended rules to regulate migrant workers in force
Shillong, Sept 21: Labour Minister Methodius Dkhar has said the amended rules to regulate entry and employment of migrant workers are now in force. Fines and imprisonment for contractors who fail to register workers were also notified. The government launched the website and MIRSS portal for migrant workers’ registration on…
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