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SOS Children’s Village Shillong against child marriage
Shillong, Dec 15: The Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) of SOS Children’s Village Shillong started a campaign to eliminate child marriage in India, in line with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s launch. A rally was organized in Bhoirymbong, R-bhoi district, on December 13, where participants sensitised the public about…
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Traffic on Shillong-Dawki stretch to open on Dec 18
Shillong, Dec 15: The state government has announced lifting of traffic restrictions from Laitlyngkot to Lyngkyrdem stretch of the Shillong-Dawki road from December 18 until further notice. “However, small-scale construction and recovery activities may continue intermittently, causing temporary traffic interruptions of approximately 10-15 minutes. Road users are advised to remain…
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Assam Rifles conducts fifth edition of half marathon
Shillong, Dec 14: The 5th Edition of the Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2025 was organised on Sunday at the Headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong. Held as a key initiative to promote the “Fit India Movement”, the annual event—first conducted in 2021—has grown significantly in popularity among…
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Bangiya Sahitya Parishad releases book of short stories
Shillong, Dec 14: Bangiya Sahitya Parishad, Shillong, in association with Mukhabayob, published its first-ever book, “Rosher Haari”, a collection of Bengali short stories by Kalpana Choudhury, a retired teacher of Pine Mount School and a distinguished writer in the literary circles of Shillong and North East India. The book captures…
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Umngot boat race revived at Darrang
Shillong. Dec 14: After a gap of nearly three decades, the once-famous Umngot boat race—locally known as Sport Lieng—was revived at Darrang on December 12 and 13, bringing back a long-forgotten traditional sport of the Khasi–Jaintia communities living along the banks of the Umngot river. The historic event was held…
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EJH district administration demolishes coke plants
Shillong, Dec 14: The East Jaintia Hills district administration has completed the demolition of all the coke plants in the district. The coke plants were demolished following the court orders and by adhering to environmental norms. In a statement issued on Sunday, Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District Shivansh…
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After Assam, ED acts against fake investment website in Meghalaya
Shillong, Dec 13: After the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office attached assets worth Rs 29.25 crore belonging to fraud investment website www.pearlvine.com for duping customers, the focus shifted to Meghalaya where the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Shillong Zonal Office on December 10 provisionally attached assets worth Rs.17.91 crore…
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Govt encourages creative works on Pa Togan Sangma
Shillong, Dec 12:Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday announced that the story of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma will be properly scripted for plays and dramas to be used in schools and colleges. This initiative aims to encourage the younger generation to connect with the stories of their forefathers. He expressed…
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CM visits Shillong Medical College, interacts with students
Shillong, Dec 12: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Friday visited Shillong Medical College at the old Pasteur Institure, Lawmali, Shillong and interacted with the first batch of students of the medical college. Also present during the occasion was Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Wailadmiki Shylla and senior officials from the…
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JNC organises residents’ protest against cement factory’s ‘land grab’
Shillong, Dec 10: The Jaiñtia National Council (JNC), along with the residents of Daištong village and surrounding areas, organised a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office at Khliehriat, East Jaiñtia Hills, on Wednesday opposing the purported unlawful transfer of community land to a private cement enterprise. Protesters held…
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