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Wine shops along NH operate illegally: HITO
Shillong, Oct 7: The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) Central Body has alleged that wine shops are operating on the national highway without the necessary approvals from the National Highway Authority of India ( NHAI) or the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, HITO…
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ABVP to hold state conference in Khliehriat
Shillong, Oct 7: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Meghalaya will hold its state conference in Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills on October 16,17 & 18. In the 9th conference, new office bearers will be elected, besides discussing issues concerning the state, which include the setting up of government colleges, problems…
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JNC writes to Shillong MP on delay in NH-6 construction
Shillong, Oct 7: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has written to Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon about the delay in the repair and maintenance of NH-6, which passes through Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. In its memorandum to Syngkon, JNC said the National Highways Authority of India could not meet the…
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Results of police recruitment within 2 months
Shillong, Oct 7: The results of the Meghalaya police job recruitment are expected to be declared within two months. Speaking to reporters after meeting the candidates on Tuesday, Chairman of Central Recruitment Board (CRB) Dalton P Marak said, “The final stage of preparation to declare the result is on.It is…
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CEO holds meeting with political parties
Shillong, Oct 7: State Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of political parties to discuss the pre-revision activities for the forthcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Addressing a press conference, the chief electoral officer shared a detailed presentation on the implementation of the SIR, followed…
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Minister favours goods train in Ri Bhoi
Shillong, Oct 6: Cabinet Minister Sosthenes Sohtun favoured the goods train in Ri Bhoi. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he stressed consultation with stakeholders. A collective approach would be beneficial in addressing concerns and finding a mutually beneficial solution. I am clear, I am for the goods train. I opt…
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MBBS student migrates from reserved quota to open category
Shillong, Oct 6: An MBBS student on Monday expressed willingness to switch to the unreserved category from the reserved seat. This was after the pressure groups-KSU and JSU- raised objections on seat allotment involving two non-tribal students. Speaking to reporters, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla clarified that the allotment of MBBS…
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SSA teachers to move SC against compulsory test
Shillong, Oct 6: The Meghalaya SSA School Association (MSSASA) will file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s ruling on September 1, which mandates all in-service teachers to pass the Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET) to continue in their teaching profession. The decision was made after the Meghalaya SSA School Association…
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State keeps vigil in Lapangap border
Shillong, Oct 5: Police are keeping vigil following harassment of Pnar residents at Lapangap, West Jaintia Hills. A police official said that since it is a harvesting season, Pnar farmers, who are working in the field, are very often prevented by the Karbi residents of the disputed area. Peace meetings…
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Two more deaths due to accident in Ri Bhoi
Shillong, Oct 5:Two more deaths due to an accident in Ri Bhoi were reported on Sunday. Earlier, on October 3, four girls died due to a road accident in Mawlasnai. Police said on Sunday, one truck( ML-05L-4368) moving towards Guwahati lost control, crossed over to the other lane, overturned and…
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