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Over Rs 28 lakh spent on panel; no responsibility fixed for lapses in MeECL
Shillong, Nov 16: The independent inquiry committee on MeECL affairs did not fix responsibility for the various lapses but only gave suggestions for improvement. This, despite the government spending over Rs 28 lakh on the committee. After 3 years and 8 months, the government made public the report on November…
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For govt, local media just tool for pre-event publicity
Shillong, Nov 16:The state government and the Cherry Blossom organisers used the local media for pre-event publicity but ignored them later on November 14 & 15- the event days. The local media persons were relegated to a distant corner of the stage, which made it difficult for them to cover…
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Wards Lake security guards drive away visitors
Shillong, Nov 15: The security guards drove away visitors to Wards Lake on Saturday evening. The gates were closed as early as 7.30 pm to the disappointment of visitors who wanted to have a look at the cherry blossom trees, if not the music. Contacts were made with the Chief…
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HC registers PIL on Laban Circuit House building
The High Court of Meghalaya has registered a PIL on the proposed demolition of the state circuit house known as ‘Bidhan Bhavan’ or ‘Roy Villah’. The High Court of Meghalaya has registered a PIL on the proposed demolition of the state circuit house known as ‘Bidhan Bhavan’ or ‘Roy Villah’. “Based on…
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Group D vacancies to be filled from regular casual workers
Shillong, Nov 14: Cabinet has approved that 50% of Group D vacancies will be filled from the Regular Casual Workers (RCW). Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, the government spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla said the cabinet made an amendment to Rule 6(D) of the Meghalaya Ministerial District Establishment Service…
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Cabinet nod to acquire land in New Shillong for central jail
Shillong, Nov 14: Cabinet has proposed for acquisition of 35 acres of land in New Shillong to facilitate the relocation of the Shillong Jail from its current site to New Shillong. Briefing reporters after the meeting , the government spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla said that the cabinet approved the acquisition of…
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Regional front not to affect alliance with BJP: Conrad
Shillong, Nov 13: NPP leader Conrad Sangma said the formation of the regional front will not affect the party’s alliance with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre. “No, we have always alliance with the NDA, we are very clear about it. Even right now I have my…
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Govt fixes uniform transportation rate of Rs 9
Shillong, Nov 13: A uniform transportation rate of Rs 9 per tonne per kilometre for cement and clinker movement within Meghalaya was decided in a meeting held by the government, truckers and cement companies. The decision was welcomed by the representatives of the Jaintia Hills Cement Manufacturers Association and the…
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NIA raid in Meghalaya part of Delhi blast probe: CM
Shillong, Nov 13: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said the raids by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Meghalaya were to trace linkages to the recent Delhi bomb blast. According to sources, the raid was carried out in Maheshkhola-Rongra area of South Garo Hills tracing illegal immigrants linked to…
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NPP welcomes Lambor Malngiang
Shillong, Nov 13: Former Nongkrem MLA and MDC Lambor Malngiang joined the NPP on Thursday. A joining event was held at the NPP office here. “NPP is delighted to welcome Bah Lambor Malngiang, former MLA and MDC of Nongkrem Constituency, to the NPP family. Bah Lam shares the NPP’s…
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