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New Shillong panel writes to CBI on temple construction
Shillong, Aug 6: The New Shillong Township Development Agency (NSTDA) has sought clarification from. the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a religious temple being constructed within its Mawdiangdiang campus on government land. The agency under the Urban Affairs department wrote to DIG, CBI, ACB Shillong on August 4 seeking…
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Hawkers protest against changing decisions
Shillong, Aug 6: Braving inclement weather, the hawkers from Laitumkhrah staged a protest for the third consecutive day on Thursday at Municipal Office to condemn the manner in which decisions were changed on relocation. A statement in this regard said that despite having visited sites and suggested places where they…
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Money did not bring people but goodwill despite being a working day, claims Ardent
Shillong, Aug 6: After the culmination of the VPP-led march to the secretariat, the party president Ardent Basaiawmoit said that the people took part in the march to the secretariat spontaneously. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (Aug 6) after the march, Ardent said that no money was paid to the…
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Shops gutted by fire at Laban last stop
Shillong, Aug 5: Nine shops were gutted by fire at Laban last stop on Wednesday( August 5). According to an eye witness, the fire started around 8.30 pm from a teer counter. Fruit, vegetable and meat vendors were mostly affected. Two fire tenders were rushed in to douse the fire.…
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VPP firm on secretariat march despite CM’s appeal
Shillong, Aug 5: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said the state government has not shut its doors for discussion as the VPP is firm to march towards secretariat. Speaking to reporters, he urged the VPP to use the Assembly as the appropriate forum to raise its concerns. Sangma said the…
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Number of deletion after SIR exercise stands at 1,80,402
Shillong, Aug 5: Chief Electoral Officer BD R Tiwari said on Wednesday (Aug 5) that during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, 1,80,402 electors (7.68% of the total electorate) were identified under the Absent, Shifted, Deceased and Duplicate (ASDD) categories. Their names will be deleted from the electoral roll. The draft…
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Police solve murder case in WJH
Shillong, Aug 3: West Jaintia Hills police solved the murder case of Damehi Mulieh (28) His body was recovered from Khlichriat, East Jaintia Hills on July 31. Three accused persons have been arrested. On July 31,Jowai police received information that a Maruti Alto K10 (Registration No. ML05 AG 0285) belonging…
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Forest dept seizes elephant tusks & pangolin scales
Shillong, Aug 3 : The Meghalaya Forest Department has achieved significant success in its ongoing efforts to combat wildlife crime through two intelligence-led enforcement operations conducted by the Nongpoh Wildlife Range under the Khasi Hills Wildlife Division in Ri Bhoi District. On July18, acting on specific intelligence received from the…
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State launches Mission Clouded Leopard for conservation of State Animal
Shillong, Aug 4: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has announced the launch of Mission Clouded Leopard, the state’s flagship programme dedicated to the conservation of the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, observed on 4 August…
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Flash flood likely in Ri Bhoi & Eastern West Khasi Hills
Shillong, Aug 4: Flash Flood is most likely to occur at many places over Ri Bhoi and Eastern West Khasi Hills districts during the next 24 hours. Widespread water logging in many parts of low-lying areas including Jorabat and neighbouring watershed; disruption of traffic and travel routes may be affected,…
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