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Katakey seeks probe into missing coal
Shillong, Dec 4: The court-appointed BP Kataley committee has ordered a probe into the missing 40,554.72 MT of coal. According to the 34th interim report by Katakey, the mining and geology should probe the shortage of 40,554.72 MT re-assessed/reverified inventoried coal in the CIL designated depots in East Jaintia Hills…
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Delayed action by ED after HC & Lokayukta scanner on GHADC scam
Shillong, Dec 4: Years after the intervention of Meghalaya Lokayukta and the High Court of Meghalaya, the Enforcement Directorate, Shillong Sub Zone, has conducted raids in many locations in West Garo Hills in connection with the alleged misuse of central funds meant for GHADC. According to media reports, 60 per…
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Canine strength to boost state’s anti-drug efforts
Shillong, Dec 3: The six specialised sniffer dogs, including three Belgian Malinois and three Cocker Spaniels, will strengthen the operational capacity of the State Police in tackling drug issue. The Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) procured dogs, valued at Rs 12,54,000. They underwent specialised training in narcotics detection…
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HYC seeks clarity on ‘tainted’ teachers in education scam after acquittal of Ampareen & others
Shillong, Dec 3: HYC has taken up the cause of ‘tainted’ teachers in connection with the education scam after the High Court of Meghalaya acquitted former Education Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh & two education department officials. HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem petitioned the Chief Minister Conrad Sangma ,seeking clarity. Full text…
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No question of rejoining Congress: Mukul
Shillong, Dec TMC leader Mukul Sangma will not rejoin the Congress party as according to.him, the interest of the people of Meghalaya supersedes everything else. Speaking about his brother Zenith Sangma’s decision to rejoin the Congress, Mukul said, “You are talking about a bitter thing. Now the interest of the…
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State’s loan intake within limit: CM
Shillong Dec 2: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said the loans availed by the state are within the limits set by the central government and the RBI. The response is after the Congress president, Vincent Pala, alleged that the state is leading to a debt trap due to high loans.…
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Recurring rescue of Meghalaya students exposes govt
Shillong, Dec 2: The second incident of the rescue of Meghalaya students from a Karnataka hostel has revealed a lack of monitoring and delayed legal action. 24 minor girl students, who were staying in shabby conditions at the Karnataka hostel, were brought to the city on Tuesday. Leisynshar Cultural Society…
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Cong launches National Talent Hunt
Shillong, Dec 1: The Indian National Congress has launched a National Talent Hunt initiative. The platform will train and empower those who are willing to raise their voice, lead others and contribute to building an inclusive and prosperous nation. AICC leaders Mathew Antony, and Onika Mehrotra spoke about the initiative…
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Wealth in the hands of a few in govt: Pala
Shillong, Dec 1: Congress state president Vincent Pala has pointed out that the NPP-led government is taking loans amounting to 37% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the highest in the country. Loans are being misused, the government ministers and contractors are benefiting at the expense of the public.…
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One North East planted by BJP : Pala
Shillong, Decc 1:Congress state President Vincent Pala has said the proposed regional front in North East, comprising NPP, TIPRA Motha, and others, is a plan by the BJP to divide anti-saffron forces. “This is a plan of the RSS and the BJP… they want to make another basket where anti-BJP…
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