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Concern over Bangladesh polls in Meghalaya
Shillong, Jan 9: Cabinet minister Lahkmen Rymbui has expressed concern over the prevailing situation in Bangladesh, citing the upcoming February elections. “We want peace to prevail in Bangladesh, and we hope that the incoming government will ensure tranquility along the international border, facilitating the resumption of trade and commerce,”the UDP…
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State BJP pays tribute to NE leader
Shillong, Jan 9: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday paid tribute to Kabindra Purakayastha, a leader and pioneer of the party in North East India, during a condolence meeting held at the party’s state headquarters here. Purakayastha, a former Minister of State for Communication in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee…
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NEC releases over Rs 13 crore for Meghalaya
Shillong, Jan 9: The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released Rs 13,45,38,500 for various development projects in Meghalaya, focusing on tourism, culture, infrastructure, and education. The projects include the construction of tourism infrastructure at Laitlyngkot, a cultural complex at Seng Khasi Ri Raid Laban, and a commercial building at Iewdak…
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ACHIK member killed after assault in Rajabala
Shillong, Jan 9: An NGO member was killed after an assault incident in Rajabala on Friday afternoon. According to the police, on January 9, around 2 pm, an incident was reported from Goalgaon under Rajabala police station, where a member of ACHIK NGO, identified as Dilseng M Sangma, son of …
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Drug peddler held in EJH
Shillong, Jan 9: Police arrested a drug peddler in East Jaintia Hills on Friday. He was identified as Kheinkor Muliar @ Khein (23), son of Wanless Dkhar, a resident of Mookympad Village near Soo Kilo area. According to the police, the team from Khliehriat police station detained Muliar, who was…
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Centre reluctant to grant ILP as state govt is weak: Pala
Shillong ,Jan 8: Congress president Vincent Pala cited the weakness of NPP-led government as the reason for the Centre not granting Inner Line Permit (ILP) or an ILP-like mechanism. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Pala said, “This is a weak government, this is a self-interest government, they don’t think for…
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Cong to start nation-wide protest against new job scheme
Shillong, Jan 8: The Congress will start agitations across the country, starting from January 10 to February 25, against the BJP-led NDA government’s decision to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat‑Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB‑GRAM G) Act, 2025. “We are planning…
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Cong gets 70 applications for GHADC polls
Shillong, Jan 8: Around 70 applicants are seeking tickets in the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, state Congress president Vincent Pala said the party was ready for the upcoming GHADC elections. “For the GHADC elections, we have already invited applications for the…
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J&K truck driver killed in road accident in EJH
Shillong. Jan 8: A truck driver identified as Surinder Singh from Jammu and Kashmir was killed when his truck rammed into a building in East Jaintia Hills on Thursday. According to police, the accident occurred near a petrol pump at Khliehriat when the loaded truck (JKO2AT6315) rammed into a roadside building.…
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ASHAs to protest from Jan 8 for pending incentives
Shillong. Jan 7: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) have decided to stage an indefinite strike from January 8, demanding the release of pending incentives. There are over 7,000 ASHA workers in the state. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Advisor of the ASHA Workers’ Union Sonny Kharjana, said, “We have decided to…
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