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NPP prepares for GHADC polls
Shillong, Jan 15: National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad K Sangma has said preparations were on to contest Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Sangma said, “We are very serious about any election and we ensure that we don’t take anything for granted.…
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Ex-teacher from city passes away in Kolkata
Shillong, Jan 15: Former teacher Madhumitha Guha Majumder passed away on Thursday at her Kolkata residence following a prolonged illness. Born in Shillong, she leaves behind a legacy of knowledge and compassion. A graduate of St. Mary’s College, she also holds a BEd from Post Graduate Training College. Madhumitha began…
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Health minister assures help to contractual nurses & ASHAs
Shillong Jan 14: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla has assured that the pending salaries of 288 contractual nurses will be released within January. “It is not that we are waiting for others to demand… we are already in the process to release the pending dues” Shylla told reporters on Wednesday. The…
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NEHU stakeholders meet CM to resolve crisis
Shillong, Jan 14: Stakeholders of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) met Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to intervene in the administrative crisis faced by the university. “We met the Chief Minister to apprise him of the prevailing scenario in NEHU. As stakeholders, we have expressed openly that the university doesn’t…
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Forest dept seizes machinery used in illegal stone quarries
Shillong, Jan 14: The forest department has seized machinery and equipment used for illegal extraction of stones in Rajabala and the surrounding areas. A forest official said on Wednesday that the department has intensified its crackdown on illegal quarries and brick kilns in West Garo Hills. The action follows the…
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Garoland panel moves PM on Rajabala incident
Shillong, Jan 13: Garoland State Movement Committee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue of influx following the killing of ACHICK member Dilseng Sangma in Rajabala, West Garo Hills Full text of the letter below To, The Hon’ble Prime Minister. Government of India. New Delhi …
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HYC wants resumption of MTC-run school buses
Shillong, Jan 13: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) wanted the Meghalaya Transport Corporation’s (MTC) to reconsider its decision to discontinue bus services for students effective April 1, 2026 as the move would severely impact thousands of school-going children. “HYC questions how a public sector undertaking entrusted with serving the people…
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Paul writes to Metbah on power deficiency
Shillong, Jan 13: UDP legislator Paul Lyngdoh has petitioned Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh on the persistent power transmission and distribution deficiencies in Meghalaya. In a letter to the Power Minister, Lyngdoh said that frequent load shedding, unplanned shutdowns, and supply disruptions have affected households, businesses, and essential services. “I seek…
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BJP aims at double digits in 2028 Assembly polls
Shillong Jan 13: BJP national working president Nitin Nabin is hopeful that the party will touch double digits in the next Assembly polls in 2028. BJP legislator AL Hek met Nabin in Shillong for a comprehensive discussion on the future roadmap for the BJP in Meghalaya. In a statement, the…
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Home guard held for extorting money from visitors
Shillong, Jan 13: A home guard volunteer was arrested by the police for extorting Rs 15,000 in the name of traffic rule violation from tourists from Assam. In a statement issued on Tuesday, East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said a video was uploaded on YouTube by one “Karan Goala Expii”…
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