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Four passers-by including 3 minor girls killed in accident
Shillong, Oct 4: Four passers-by, including 3 minor girls, were killed on Friday after a mini dumper (ML05-AC-8447), which was coming from Jowai and proceeding towards Bhoirymbong, hit five persons at Thadrang village under Mawlasnai Out Post. The vehicle was carrying sacks of sand. Ri Bhoi Special Superintendent of Police…
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Govt puts on hold MBBS seat allotment
Shillong, Oct 3: The state government has put on hold the acceptance of nominations for MBBS courses under the Central Pool quota. A notification issued by the Deputy Secretary in charge of Health and Family Welfare on October 2 said that the dates for acceptance published on September 30, 2025,…
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Swachh Utsav celebration at Dympep through “Ki Dienjat ka Dympep”
Shillong, Oct 3: The village of Dympep hosted “Ki Dienjat ka Dympep”, a vibrant celebration of food, art, live music, and indigenous games, organised by NEEPCO in collaboration with Pynche, on October 2. The event was graced by Gavin Mylliem, MLA, as Chief Guest and Padmashree Patricia Mukhim as Guest of…
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KSU opposes medical seats to two non-tribal students
Shillong, Oct 2:The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has opposed the inclusion of two non-tribal students in the MBBS quota, though several Khasi students secured higher marks. KSU general secretary Donald V. Thabah said Diya Ghosh, who scored 472 marks, and Tanushka Chakravarty, who scored 442 marks, were included in the…
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Rain dampens immersion revelry
Shillong, Oct 2:Incessant rain dampened revelry during the immersion of idols at Polo on Thursday. The rain also prevented the presence of a large number of devotees at the Polo Immersion Ghat. As the water level rose, there were frequent announcements by the magistrates urging people not to step into…
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Govt stops illegal coal mining in East Jaintia Hills village
Shillong, Oct 2:The police have stopped illegal coal mining in the Krem Langshait forest under Lum Bangla village in East Jaintia Hills. The action comes after VPP MLA from Mawlai Brightstarwell Marbaniang visited the site on September 27. Later on October 1, the MLA visited Khliehriat to meet the Superintendent…
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Ad hoc teachers call off protest after new pay proposal
Shillong,Oct 2:The ad hoc teachers in the state will get a new salary comprising basic pay and dearness pay. The ad hoc teachers under the banner Federation of Adhoc School Teachers of Meghalaya (FASTOM) on Thursday met Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who assured the new pay structure with effect from…
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New Chief Secretary assumes office
Shillong, Sept 30: Shakil Ahamed assumed office as the Chief Secretary on Tuesday. The appointment was after the retirement of Chief Secretary DP Wahlang. Shakil was born and raised in Marakkarkandy, Kannur, in Kerala. Shakil, a medical graduate, is from the 1995 IAS batch of Assam-Meghalaya cadre. He will have…
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Cabinet approves demarcation of GAD land at Saitsohpen
Shillong, Sept 30: The cabinet has approved the extent of land under the General Administration Department (GAD) at Saitsohpen, within the Sohra Civil Sub-Division, marking a significant step towards resolving a decade-old land dispute. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters on Tuesday that for several decades, there has been a dispute…
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Govt to release advance payment to GHADC
Shillong, Sept 30: The state cabinet has approved the release of an advance payment of the council’s share of royalties. This advance will help the council clear salary backlogs up to 12 months. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the government approved…
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