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No Dog, No Vote: Animal lovers send their silent message
Shillong, Jan 5: Animal lovers in the city came together on Sunday to protest against the Supreme Court’s judgment to relocate stray dogs from public places. The protest was part of the nationwide Do or Die protest for the voiceless animals. A protest was also scheduled in Kolkata, but it…
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CM blames previous govt for Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre road delay
Shillong, Jan 4: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma blamed the previous Congress-led government for the delay in completion of the Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre road. In response to a query from the public at CM Connect programme in Memilam village, North Garo Hills, on Friday, the chief minister clarified that the delay in completion of the…
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No CM & ministers in secretariat on working day 1 of New Year
Shillong, Jan 2: Meghalaya Secretariat welcomed the New Year with almost nil attendance in offices on Friday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, his two deputies and ministers were also not present. A few officers attended the office. The state government resumed work on January 2 (Friday) after a long holiday since…
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Guv meets youth selected for national events
Shillong, Jan 2: The Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with My Bharat Kendra, organised a ‘meet and greet programme on Friday with the youth delegates selected for the National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 at Lok Bhavan, Governor’s House,…
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CM condoles death of Skylance G Momin
Shillong, Jan 1: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma condoled the death of Skylance G. Momin, the first Garo Meghalaya Police Service ( MPS) officer “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Skylance G. Momin, the first Garo MPS officer of the state. A founding member of the 100 Drums Wangala Committee…
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Midnight swim marks New Year celebrations in state
Shillong, Jan 1: Meghalaya welcomed the New Year with varied activities, especially the yearly midnight swim. There were 32 participants, including 3 women, for the 28th midnight swim at the Crinoline swimming pool on December 31. Organised by Forever Young, the event saw active participation of the young and the…
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Govt fooling people on ILP-like provision: HYC
Shillong, Dec 31: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) condemned the Deputy Chief Minister’s recent statement on inserting so-called ILP-like provisions in the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, as a calculated political diversion aimed at weakening and delaying the legitimate demand for a full-fledged Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya. In…
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Ri Sai brings together textiles, tourism & local enterprise on Guwahati–Shillong highway
Shillong, Dec 31: Ri Sai, a newly developed cultural stopover on the Guwahati–Shillong highway at Nongpoh, is positioning itself as a new model for highway tourism in the Northeast by integrating hospitality, dining, indigenous textiles, and craft-based livelihoods in a single destination. Located between Guwahati and Shillong, the project seeks…
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Call to indigenous community to be self-reliant
Shillong,Dec 30: Chairman of the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) Samuel B Jyrwa has asked the indigenous community to become self‑reliant and reject dependence on the Indian government or “Aryan” majority. By paying tribute to Jaintia freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah on his 163rd death anniversary, Jyrwa highlighted the historical…
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NESO wants capital punishment to killers of Anjel Chakma
Shillong, Dec 30: The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), wanted capital punishment for the killers of Anjel Chakma. NESO sent a memorandum to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday. According to NESO chairman, NESO vehemently condemns such harassment is a recurring threat to students and residents from the region…
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