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Truckers’ body president & three others in police custody
Shillong, Nov 5: Four people, including Mosklander Marngar, the president of the truckers’ body, were arrested in connection with the standoff between the members of the truckers’ association and those who transport cement & boulders. In a statement, the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said around 12.40 am last…
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Seng Khasi Kmie to erect over 40 monoliths in Lum Sohpetbneng
Shillong, Nov 4:The Seng Khasi Kmie will erect over 40 monoliths at Lum Sohpetbneng on November 9 to celebrate the culmination of 125 years of the organisation. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday here, Seng Khasi leaders Dipshon L Nongbri, Paia B Synrem & Hamar Singh Kharhmar spoke about the…
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Pseudo regionalism, says VPP president
Shillong, Nov 4: VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit called the Conrad-Pradyot-led proposed political platform a pseudo-regional alliance “Where are the true regional parties in the proposed forum and consultations are lacking, there is no regional alliance since the move is led by the National People’s Party ( NPP), said Basaiawmoit. Asserting…
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No consultations with HSPDP & UDP
Shillong, Nov 4:The regional parties-UDP and HSPDP were not consulted by the Chief Minister Conrad Sangma regarding the formation of a regional front, which he announced in New Delhi. While UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh and senior leader Lahkmen Rymbui distanced themselves when asked about the regional alliance as they were…
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A camouflage of BJP, says Cong on proposed regional alliance
Shillong, Nov 4: Congress president Vincent Pala on Tuesday said the proposed regional alliance being floated by Conrad Sangma and others is a camouflage of the BJP to rejuvenate the party two years ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. “The BJP knows that the party will be defeated in the…
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Conference on Indian Knowledge System held at EFLU
Shillong, Nov 4: Indigenous knowledge has been a significant factor that sustains the survival and continuity of all societies around the world. Strengthening and sustaining indigenous knowledge leads to greater productivity in every aspect of life. This was the subject in focus at an international conference held at the English…
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Leaders form panel for political party from NE
Shillong, Nov 4: Some North East political leaders, including Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and TIPRA Motha Party leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya, have decided to form a committee to explore the formation of a political party from the region. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, the leaders said…
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Extortion motive of self styled GNLA(R): Police
Shillong, Nov 3: Police believe that extortion is the main motive of the criminals who claimed to be GNLA Regroup (R). According to the police, on October 28, an FIR was received at Nonghyllam PS, where the victim stated that he had received an extortion note from the Garo National…
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UDP looks for candidates to contest GHADC polls
Shillong, Nov 3: United Democratic Party (UDP) president Metbah Lyngdoh expressed hope about its prospects in the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls. The party has constituted a panel to oversee its welfare in the Garo Hills region and identify potential candidates for the elections.We have entrusted that…
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VPP against termination of service of adhoc employees
Shillong, Nov 3: VPP has asked Chief Minister Conrad Sangma not to terminate the services of adhoc employees appointed against sanctioned posts. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Conrad Sangna on November 3, VPP president and Nongkrem MLA Ardent M.Basalawmoit opposed the termination of services of adhoc employees appointed…
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