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Two held for stealing mobile phone
Shillong, Jan 30: A video footage has helped the police to arrest two thieves for stealing a mobile from a store in the city. According to police, an FIR was received on January 29 that on January 22, two persons entered the store M/s AK Enterprises at Glorys Plaza and…
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Central agency clarifies on new job scheme
Shillong, Jan 30: Various aspects of the new job scheme repealing the MGNREGA provisions were explained on Friday. Press Information Bureau (PIB), Shillong organised a Varta– Media Workshop on the theme “Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)” (VB–G RAM G) on Friday at the Shillong Press…
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Aurobindo Institute holds immunisation event
Shillong, Jan 30: Sri Aurobindo Institute of Indian Culture Shillong (SAIICS) in collaboration with Ganesh Das Hospital organised routine immunisation /VHND(Village Health Nutrition Day) recently. In 2026, the Village Health Nutrition Day (VHND) continues to serve as a critical, monthly community-level platform under India’s National Health Mission (NHM) for delivering…
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MHRC awards compensation to 15 victims of police action in Rimpu bagan case
Shillong, Jan 30: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has recommended payment of compensation of Rs 50,000 each to 15 complainants for violation of human rights in connection with the Rimpu bagan case. In a statement issued on Friday, Secretary Lich Merak said that the MHRC registered 30 cases relating…
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Narcotics in oil tanker: 4 held in East Jaintia Hills
Shillong, Jan 30: Police on Friday seized an oil tanker for carrying drugs and arrested four persons in East Jaintia Hills. In a statement issued here, the East Jaintia Hills SP Vikash Kumar said the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of East Jaintia Hills District Police conducted a coordinated operation at Umkiang…
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SSLC exams begin
Shillong,Jan 30: The SSLC exams began on Friday. The last exam is on February 11 The first paper was English subject. The total number of registered students for MBoSE-conducted exams is 48,793. There are 28583 female students, and the number of male students is 20,210. The MBoSE fixed the SSLC…
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Govt to spend Rs 40 crore on road resurfacing ahead of National Games
Shillong, Jan 29: The state government will spend Rs 40 crore for road resurfacing ahead of 39th National Games next year. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said “This is part of the preparation for the National Games 2027” The project involves resurfacing 40-46 kilometers of…
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Govt can consult rights panel before promoting police officers: Vaiphei
Shillong, Jan 29: The outgoing chairperson of Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC), Justice (Retd) T Vaiphei, said on Thursday that Meghalaya can follow the example of Assam by taking the views of the commission before giving promotions to police officers. Speaking to this reporter after his farewell function held at…
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Conrad meets PM,seeks central support
Shillong, Jan 29: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra in New Delhi and sought continued support from the Centre. The chief minister submitted a set of documents to the prime minister outlining the state’s progress, future vision, and key areas seeking continued support from the Centre.…
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Girl students outnumber boys in SSLC & HSSLC Arts & Science exams
Shillong, Jan 28: Girls outnumber boys in both the SSLC and the HSSLC Arts & Science examinations of the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE). In the HSSLC commerce stream exams, there are more boys. While the SSLC exams will be held from January 30 ( Friday) to February 11,…
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