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Relatives await return of missing Lady Keane school student
Shillong, May 26: The relatives of the missing Lady Keane higher secondary school student are anxiously waiting for her return. Tumpa Nath (17) went missing on the morning of May 22 after her father dropped her in Lady Keane’s School from their residence at Zig Zag, Rilbong. After entering the…
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Hearing on harassment to women cricketers inconclusive
Shillong, May 26:The hearing on the sexual harrassment allegations by the state women cricketers remained inconclusive as the former treasurer Dhrubajyoti Thakuria was out of station. The four-member commission headed by Iamonlang Syiem heard the views of Meghalaya Cricket Association honorary secretary Raynold Kharkamni, former president Naba Bhattacharjee and manager…
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K-9 unit supplements military exercise PRAGATI 2026
Shillong, May 26: K-9 unit of the Indian Army was deployed during the military exercise of 12 nations in Umroi. Army dogs trained alongside troops from friendly foreign countries, showcasing their role in modern military operations and enhancing interoperability in a multinational environment. From IED detection and tracking to intervention…
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Bike aggregators should follow rules: Official
Shillong, May 25: Two-wheeler taxi aggregators should register with the District Transport Office to operate. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Commissioner & Secretary in-charge of transport Sanjay Goyal said they need to obtain licenses before operating. The government warned of strict action against those running services illegally. He said enforcement drives…
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President confers Padma Shri to Hally War
Shillong, May 25: President of India Droupadi Murmu has presented Hally War with the Padma Shri at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday (May 25, 2026). A PIB statement said that a distinguished environmentalist and revered custodian of Khasi indigenous knowledge, Hally War has emerged as a…
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12-nations’ military exercise PRAGATI in full swing in Umroi
Shillong, May 25: The maiden edition of multinational joint military exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’, which commenced on May 20 at Umroi Military Station in Ri Bhoi district of the state is in full swing, bringing together over 400 military personnel from 12 friendly nations in a shared commitment towards regional peace, security…
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Austerity not on foreign travels
Shillong, May 24: Prime Minister’s request for austerity measures or not, Meghalaya does not restrict foreign travel. After the recent London visit of a 21-member delegation comprising Urban and Municipal Affairs department officials and Deputy commissioners from Shillong, Jowai and Tura for training , two more delegations have gone abroad.…
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James to move court for justice to women cricketers
Shillong, May 23: Meghalaya Cricket Association president James Sangma has said he would move court to facilitate an independent inquiry into the harassment of women cricketers. The women’s commission is probing the matter after it received a complaint recently. The commission had issued notice to the present and the past office…
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Khasi & Garo in CBSE list
Shillong, May 23: After the Centre’s announcement of three-language formula in the CBSE, Khasi and Garo languages are included in the list. According to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the CBSE R3 framework is an important step to benefit students, ease challenges for schools,…
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CM receives rescued Garo youth
Shillong, May 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has expressed relief while welcoming Genal R. Marak who was rescued after a difficult and traumatic experience in Jammu & Kashmir. “Meeting him at Guwahati Airport today was an emotional moment and a reminder that the safety and well-being of every citizen of…
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