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Advocate General to file report after status quo order on Laban Circuit House
Shillong, Nov 28: Advocate General will file an affidavit after the High Court of Meghalaya ordered a status quo on the Laban Circuit House. The government had decided to demolish the heritage structure built by former West Bengal Chief Minister BC Roy in the 1920s. The court on…
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JNC alleges illegal land purchase in EJH by Shree Cement
Shillong, Nov 28: The Jaiñtia National Council (JNC) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has alleged illegal land purchase by a cement company in East Jaintia Hills. JNC on Friday complained to Deputy Commissioner Shivansh Awasthi against Shree Cement Limited’s proposed integrated cement plant at Daistong village. The memorandum highlighted the alleged…
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CM announces release of scholarship
Shillong, Nov 28: The second instalment of the post-matric scholarship will be released on November 29. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced this on Friday. “I just want to give you the good news that tomorrow, November 29, I will be releasing the second instalment of the post-matric scholarship, After that,…
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Cabinet memo on HIV/AIDS ready
Shillong, Nov 28: The Meghalaya State AIDS Control Society has prepared a cabinet memo on the measures to tackle HIV/AIDS in the state. The move comes as over 10,000 persons, including 500 children, are afflicted with HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day will be observed on December 1 to raise awareness about…
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Cement manufacturers to allot 120 trucks daily for local transporters
Shillong, Nov 27: The cement manufacturers have agreed to allocate 120 trucks daily for local transporters, with 100 trucks starting from Thursday and another 20 from December 1. The agreement was reached during a meeting held with the representatives of the Jaintia Hills Cement Manufacturers Association (JHCMA) and three major…
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AL Hek opposes ‘Kamasutra & Christmas’ celebrations in Goa
Shillong, Nov 27: BJP legislator AL Hek has petitioned Goa Chief Minister Pramod Pandurang Sawant against the alleged controversial “Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas celebration” event in Goa. In the letter addressed to the Goa chief minister on Thursday, Hek, who is also the BJP national executive member, said, “I…
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JJM contractors demand clearance of pending bills
Shillong, Nov 27: All Jaintia Contractors and Suppliers Association has demanded the clearance of pending bills for works done under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, the president of All Jaintia Contractors and Suppliers Association, Welcome Langni said the government is yet to clear bills…
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Proposed academy to streamline teacher training programmes
Shillong, Nov 27: The State Cabinet has approved the establishment of a teacher training academy as an autonomous society under the Directorate of Education, Research and Training, aimed at enhancing teacher education, capacity building, and professional development. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday that the Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy…
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Cabinet approves settlement of GAD land under Tura town
Shillong, Nov 26: Cabinet has approved the proposed settlement of GAD land under the Tura town area. According to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, for decades, many government lands and office areas were encroached upon, leading to court cases, eviction notices, and frequent law-and-order concerns. Following the same policy adopted in…
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Govt supports one more private university
Shillong, Nov 26: The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Park University, a private university to be set up at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills District. The proposal, following the ordinance route, was reviewed by the concerned departments, the Private Universities Board, the Legal Department, and the Education Department, including…
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