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Sri Sarada Sangha celebrates platinum jubilee
Shillong, Oct 26:The 70th anniversary of Sri Sarada Sangha Shillong was celebrated on October 25 at Ramakrishna Mission, Laitumkhrah. Speaking on the occasion, Swami Hitakamanandaji Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Shillong, described the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi as the embodiment of all the qualities of women described in the Gita.…
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Off-roading puts Mawlyndep in Ri Bhoi on adventure tourism map
Shillong, Oct 26: The quiet village of Mawlyndep in Ri Bhoi district has suddenly emerged on the tourism map after it played host to an adrenaline-filled 4×4 off-road motorsport event organised by the Ahor Club. The event attracted a large number of visitors and motorsport enthusiasts who travelled from various…
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Man arrested for obscene acts
Shillong, Oct 25: Police on Saturday arrested a person based on complaints of sexual harassment and stalking. In a statement, the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said on October 15, Laitumkhrah police station received two separate FIRs from two different complainants reporting a series of incidents of sexual harassment…
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No uranium mining in South Garo Hills: Probe report
Shillong, Oct 25: The probe into the allegations of BJP MDC Bernard Marak regarding uranium mining in South Garo Hills proved to be wrong. An official said that after the Deputy Commissioner sought a report on the matter, the SP and the Block Development Officer carried out an investigation and…
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SSA teachers move SC against compulsory Teacher Eligibility Test
Shillong, Oct 25: The Meghalaya Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Schools Association (MSSASA) has moved the Supreme Court of India to review the order which made the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for all in-service teachers, irrespective of their length of service. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, MSSASA president Aristotle C Rymbai…
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Govt to erect life-size statue of Tirot Sing in Dhaka
Shillong,Oct 24: Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai on Friday assured to re-erect a life-size statue of Khasi freedom Tirot Sing in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shullai told reporters that he wants to discuss the matter with the Indian Embassy in Bangladesh The minister referred to the earlier incident where a bust…
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KHADC not ready to hand over Wahkaji-Mawthabah road to PWD
Shillong, Oct 24: The KHADC Executive Committee will not hand over the road from Wahkaji-Nongtnger to Mawthabah in West Khasi to PWD indicating concerns of uranium deposits. The VPP-led Executive Committee (EC), however, is ready to issue a no objection certificate (NOC) to any government department willing to undertake repairs on…
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Two held with drugs
Shillong, Oct 24:Two drug peddlers, including a woman, were arrested on Friday. According to the police, source information was received by the ANTF Meghalaya about suspected drug peddlers, who are travelling from Silchar to Shillong with contraband. Based on the information, a check was conducted at Sohryngkham on the early…
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Not ready to surrender party president post: Pala
Shillong, Oct 23: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee president Vincent Pala has said he is not ready to surrender his post amid media reports about a change of leadership. “I will not be a stumbling block to anyone who wants to lead the party in the state, but at the same…
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HFU volunteers lead farmers to harvest paddy at Lapangap
Shillong, Oct 23: Despite the ongoing land dispute and alleged restriction by authorities, the Hill Farmers’ Union (HFU) on Thursday led a group of farmers to Lapangap to assist in harvesting paddy, insisting that agricultural livelihood must not be disrupted. The HFU West Jaintia Hills District unit, led by its…
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