State
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NHAI toll revenue up over 6% in Meghalaya from FY24
Shillong, Dec 10: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), PIU Shillong, has issued corrected toll revenue figures for the Financial Year 2024-25 following an RTI petition by Rakesh Hazarika, Executive Director of the Centre for Efficient Governance. After correction, the figures show a 6.4% increase in revenue collection. This…
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State regularises appointment of bonded nurses & paramedics
Shillong, Dec 10 The cabinet has decided to confirm and formally recognise the appointments of 221 bonded nurses, as well as bonded paramedic staff, who were appointed between 2008 and 2012. After the cabinet meeting , Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that previously, the cabinet had resolved that all…
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Cabinet nod to mental health rules
Shillong, Dec 9: The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Meghalaya Mental Healthcare Rules. Announcing the decision after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that various institutions involved in mental healthcare, rehabilitation, and related services were operating without a formal regulatory framework. As a state, we did not…
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Speaker for June 2026 deadline to complete new Assembly
Shillong, Dec 8: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma reiterated June next year as the deadline to complete the construction of the new Assembly at Mawdiangdiang. A comprehensive review meeting on the ongoing construction of the building was held here on Monday afternoon. The review was convened to assess the progress of…
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Council court bar association warns of action against fake advocates
Shillong, Dec 8: The KHADC Court Bar Association has warned of action against fake advocates who are exploiting the poor and tarnishing the image of genuine advocates. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Saphira Marbaniang, Secretary of the District Council Court Bar Association, also warned of action against persons who…
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‘Tainted’ forest official gets promotions & posts in govt departments
Shillong, Dec 8: The state government recently made a ‘tainted’ forest and environment department official the Principal Secretary in charge of the department, which made it impossible for any action against the official for the many commissions and omissions. The state government has also been adopting an indifferent stand regarding…
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Sohphlang Festival concludes
Shillong,Dec 7: The annual Sohphlang Festival, organised by the Mawkynrew Sohphlang Indigenous Eco Cultural Society, was held on December 5 & 6 at Jongksha–Lad Kharang. The event drew many visitors who came to experience the rich cultural heritage and traditional flavours of the Mawkynrew region. The festival featured numerous cultural…
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Union minister opens textile & tourism centre in Nongpoh
Shillong, Dec 6: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre (ITTC) at Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi district, on Saturday. He also opened EKTA Meghalaya (Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textiles Advantage). The Union Minister was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita,…
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JNC wants action on woman and unborn child’s death by Dec 15
Shillong, Dec 6: The Jaintia National Council Western Zone, led by its president Hamehi Bamon, visited the DMHO on Saturday to follow up on the tragic death of Pynche Bareh. On June 5 this year, Pynche Bareh and her unborn child passed away at the MCH Hospital in Jowai due…
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Three-day exhibition ‘EM No Nahi’ featuring Tarun Bhartiya in city
Shillong, Dec 6: “Em No Nahi”, a three-day exhibition honouring the life and work of film maker Tarun Bhartiya will be held from December 10 to 12 at the Noel Conference Hall, St Anthony’s College here The event celebrates the life, work, and enduring legacy of renowned activist and image maker…
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