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Police to probe Hajong couple’s death after post-mortem report
Shillong,June 15: Police said the death of Hajong couple appears to be suicide, but the actual cause will be confirmed only after the post-mortem report is received. The bodies of the couple were found in a shed at Lumsohphoh, Laitumkhrah (in picture). They have been identified as Pronam Hajong (22)…
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Rs 52,400 crore high way projects under construction in state
Shillong, June 15: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday (June 15) that national highway projects worth around Rs 52,400 crore are currently under implementation in the state. Addressing the gathering here, Gadkari said the projects covering about 820 kilometres have already been completed, construction…
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Army Commander reviews operational preparedness, meets Guv
Shillong, June 15: Lieutenant General V.M.B. Krishnan, Army Commander, Eastern Command, visited Headquarters 101 Area, Shillong on on June 12 and reviewed the operational and administrative preparedness of the formation. During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on various operational, training and administrative aspects. He appreciated all ranks for their…
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Frame action plan to end coal mining in 15 days: Katakey
Shillong, June 14: The high-court appointed committee on coal headed by retired Justice BP Katakey wanted the state government to frame an action plan within 15 days to stop illegal coal mining and transportation. This was among the many recommendations placed before the High Court of Meghalaya by the committee.…
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Couple found dead in roadside shed
Shillong, June 14: Two Hajong youths were found dead inside a shed at Lumsohphoh, under the Laitumkhrah police station, on Sunday (June 14) morning. They were found hanging inside the shed but they were in a sitting position. “Today it was reported at about 7 am that two bodies of…
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USTM felicitates MBoSE toppers
Shillong, June 13: The USTM has felicitated Meghalaya’s meritorious students through scholarships and other initiatives. Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere joined state leaders in felicitating the MBoSE toppers. The USTM) felicitated 86 Meghalaya Board toppers of the SSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2026 at the State Convention Centre, Shillong. The event…
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Sarada Sangha, Shillong celebrates 71st annual utsav
Shillong,June 13: Sri Sarada Sangha, Shillong celebrated 71st annual utsav at the community hall, Oakland , here on Saturday (June 13).. Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission , Swamiji Hitakamananda Maharaj attended the function as chief guest. President of the Sangha, Uma Purkayastha delivered welcome speech. A topic on women’s role in transforming…
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Govt to move Centre on zero-line residents
Shillong, June 12: The state government will move the Union Home Ministry to address the issues concerning the border residents who are close to Bangladesh villages. Recently, the villagers of Lyngkhong under Pynursla moved the district administration to ensure that the fencing is constructed along the zero line. According to…
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Tribute to city school founder
Shillong, June 12: People from all walks of life paid tribute to Simon Joseph (58), the founder and principal of St George Higher Secondary School, Nongmensong, here. Simon passed away on Thursday (June) at NEIGRIHMS (June 11) after a brief illness. His mortal remains were kept at the school on…
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BGB takes back civilian after 24-hour stand-off
Shillong, June 12:The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday (June 11) took back the Bangladeshi national who was pushed to Mahendraganj in South West Garo Hills. The BGB accepted the civilian following a protest from the BSF. The arguments between the border forces went on for 24 hours. An official…
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