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MPCC opposes changes in MGNREGA
Shillong, Dec 18: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has condemned the changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) made by the BJP-led NDA at the Centre “The BJP is trying to kill the soul of MGNREGA, an unforgivable attack on social justice, the constitution, and…
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Governor pays tribute to U Soso Tham
Shillong, Dec 18: Meghalaya governor , C.H. Vijayashankar, on Thursday led the state-level commemoration of the 85th death anniversary of legendary Khasi poet laureate U Soso Tham at a programme organised by the Department of Arts and Culture. The governor paid his respects and laid a wreath in honour of…
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HC disposes of PIL on water supply in city but issue lingers
Shillong, Dec 17: The High Court of Meghalaya has disposed of a PIL on water scarcity in the city, though there will be issues concerning water shortage during Christmas and the New Year. The court has not fixed the next date to hear the matter since it was closed, though…
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State rejects demand to restrict outside tourist taxis
Shillong, Dec 16: The state government has rejected the demand to restrict outside tourist taxis, citing legal infeasibility. Instead, it will convene a meeting with hoteliers, resort owners, and tour operators to promote the use of local tourist taxis. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the deputy…
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Timothy Shira not against non-tribal participating in GHADC polls
Shillong, Dec 16: NPP leader Timothy Shira is not opposed to the practice of allowing non-tribals to vote and contest elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the minister said it has been continuing since the inception of the council. Shira said, “This…
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Protect Barapani botanical garden from greenfield NH-6 alignment: MP
Shillong, Dec 16: Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon has sought the intervention of Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to protect the Experimental Botanical Garden at Barapani, Shillong, from acquisition for the greenfield NH-6 alignment. In a letter addressed to the minister on Tuesday, Syngkon said, “The garden is widely recognised…
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Shillong MP moves Centre for ILP
Shillong, Dec 16: Shillong VPP MP Ricky Syngkon has petitioned Union home minister Amit Shah for formation of a joint Central-State committee for finalising the ILP in the state. In a letter addressed to Shah, Synkon said the Ministry of Home Affairs may consider to constitute a joint technical committee…
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NEHU VC’s move to call Executive Council forces Pro VC to quit
Shillong, Dec 16: Repeated attempts to convene meetings of the Executive Council by the Vice -Chancellor (VC) has compelled Pro-Vice-Chancellor S. Umdor to quit the post. The move of the VC was despite opposition from students and staff associations resulting in unrest, according to a statement issued by Umdor. Full…
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Teachers seek enhanced DA
Shillong, Dec 15: The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA) wanted the government to enhance the Dearness Allowance (DA) for deficit school teachers to 51%, matching the rate for government servants, and release pending arrears. The decision was taken at a meeting of the association held at Malki ground…
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HC to hear Harijan Colony case in Feb
Shillong, Dec15: The High Court of Meghalaya will take up Harijan Colony case after winter vacation. “As the decision in the connected matter pending before the Division Bench is still awaited, list this matter after winter vacation,” Justice B Bhattacharjee said in his order passed on Monday. The Meghalaya High…
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