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Protest against murder of Tripura student after racial slur
Shillong, Dec 29: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) expressed condolences, anger, and condemnation regarding against the brutal killing of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, who succumbed to his injuries on December 26, 2025, following a racially motivated assault.l on December 9. In a statement ,…
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HITO wants Assam CM to extend ILP to all NE states
Shillong, Dec 29: HITO has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to extend Inner Line Permit (ILP) under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 to the entire North East. In a letter addressed to Sarma, HITO said that as Chairman, North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) he should make efforts to…
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Pressure group seeks action against smuggling of blankets to Bangladesh
Shillong, Dec 28: The Achik Conscious Holitstically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) has filed a complaint seeking action against alleged smuggling of blankets to Bangladesh via Tura in West Garo Hills. The complaint submitted before the officer in-charge Tura police station on December 27, 2025, follows eyewitness accounts of a suspicious truck transporting…
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Meghalaya police, BSF rubbish claim on Bangla leader’s killers entering state
Shillong, Dec 28: Meghalaya police and the BSF have no information on the entry of two suspected killers of rebel Bangladesh leader Osman Hadi to India through Garo Hills region, as claimed by the Bangladesh police. When asked, the DGP Idashisha Nongrang said there was no confirmation, while the Inspector…
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CPC condemns attack on churches
Shillong, Dec 28: The Central Puja Committee (CPC), Meghalaya has noted with deep anguish and concern the recent spate of attack on Churches and followers of the Christian faith in Nalbari, Assam, Chhattisgarh and other places in the country, during the auspicious Christmas celebrations recently. In a statement issued on Sunday,…
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Mahila Congress, state BJP condemn hate against Christians
Shillong, Dec 26: Mahila Congress and Meghalaya BJP have criticised hate against Christians during Christmas. In a statement, the Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress President Joplyn Scott Shylla condemned the actions of the Bajrang Dal in Rajpur and parts of Assam for allegedly instigating violence and intimidation against members of the…
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Old Tara Ghar demolition to invoke contempt of court
Shillong, Dec 26: The demolition of heritage Tara Ghar in the city which made way for a modern guest house with the same name will invoke contempt of court as the direction from the court in the past was to keep it intact, legal experts have pointed out . The…
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Adelbert takes up contractors’ demands
Shillong, Dec 23: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) legislator from North Shillong Adelbert Nongrum has asked state government to address the backlog of unpaid contractors’ bills, emphasising the vital role the contractors play in the state’s development. Speaking to the journalists on Tuesday, Nongrum wanted the government to…
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Govt asks BSF & police to keep vigil on Bangladesh border
Shillong, Dec 23: The state government has asked the BSF and the police to keep vigil in Indo- Bangladesh border following an armed robbery affecting Meghalaya civilians, including women. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said the state government has ordered the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Meghalaya Police…
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CM visits Tura market, interacts with people ahead of Christmas
Shillong. Dec 23: After the celebration with sanitation workers in Shillong recently, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited Tura market on Tuesday afternoon to extend Christmas greetings to the people. He met several specially-abled individuals and interacted with them. One person requested a pair of shoes, so the CM accompanied him…
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