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KHADC delegation meets finance minister for funds
Shillong, Nov 19: Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has sought the intervention of the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the release of funds under the 15th Finance Commission. A three-member delegation of KHADC met the minister in New Delhi, also for special assistance for various developmental projects in…
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John Leslee Sangma returns to Congress
Shillong, Nov 19: Former MLA of South Tura John Leslee K. Sangma, rejoined the Indian National Congress on Wednesday. The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) announced the return of Sangma. A widely respected public representative and outspoken advocate for the rights and aspirations of the Garo Hills, Sangma had briefly…
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Attempt to murder charge against NEHU security guard
Shillong, Nov 18: Police registered a case of attempt to murder against the NEHU security guard Parmein M Sangma for causing injury to two NEHU students. This is in addition to other charges under the Motor Vehicles Act. The sections are 281/125B/109/324(3) of BNS read with sections 183/184/285 of MV…
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VPP for independent probe into use of MLA schemes
Shillong, Nov 18: VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit on Monday submitted a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeking an independent probe into the use of MLA schemes. In the letter, Ardent wanted the probe to start from his Nongkrem constituency. The action of the VPP follows the recent statement of…
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NEHU security guard held after accident
Shillong, Nov 18: A security guard was arrested after he rammed his vehicle into two North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) students on Monday evening. The girl students identified as Daritngen Pohdukhei and Stephanie Shadap are admitted to Nazareth Hospital. The injured students are from the Chemistry Department. Police said a…
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Police probe vandalism of church property in Amlarem
Shillong, Nov 17: Police have registered a case against the desecration of church properties in West Jaintia Hills. The police received information on November 14 from Rev. Firstar Shylla of Syiem Jingsuk Parish, Amlarem, that some miscreants vandalised the statue of Way of the Cross erected inside the parish premises.…
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Govt to fill up 3k vacancies in home dept
Shillong, Nov 17: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said that the home department is at the last stage of filling up 3000 vacancies After inaugurating the new building of Jengjal police station on Monday, the chief minister said the vacancies in the police are gradually being filled. “Process for…
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Govt to spend Rs 50 crore more to uplift Baljek airport
Shillong, Nov 17: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Monday that the government will sanction Rs 50 crore to the Airport Authority of India to develop Baljek airport. After inaugurating the new building of Jengjal police station, the chief minister said, “We have handed over the Jengjal Airport to the…
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Japanese language training in city to boost jobs abroad
Shillong, Nov 17: Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma inaugurated the Japanese Training Programme organised by Meghalaya State Skill Development Society, Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya at Mount View Building, Barik, Shillong. Also present during the inauguration was Minister, Labour etc Methodius Dkhar and Nishikwa Toshiaki San,…
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CM opens new building of strategic Jengjal PS
Shillong, Nov 17: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the newly constructed Jengjal Police Station building at Jengjal, West Garo Hills, on Monday. The programme was also attended by Idashisha Nongrang, Director General of Police, Meghalaya; Abraham T. Sangma, Superintendent of Police, West Garo Hills; J.F.K. Marak, Deputy Inspector General of…
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