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Concern over recovery of body of minor in Nongrah
Shillong, Sept 15: Concerns and condemnations have emerged after the recovery of the body of a four-year-old girl from Nongrah Nonglum The victim went missing a few days ago. The BJP and the HYC in separate statements stressed the need to find out the reasons behind the death of the…
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Lapang laid to rest
Shillong, Sept 15: Former Chief Minister DD Lapang was laid to rest with state honours on Monday. Lapang passed away on September 12. In the afternoon funeral service started from his residence at Lachaumiere, followed by the procession of the cortege to Jaiaw Students’ Field, where speakers recalled the contribution…
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UDP meets on cabinet berths, decision by evening
Shillong, Sept 15: The parliamentary party of the UDP, comprising the MLAs, met at the party office on Monday to decide on the cabinet berths. Cabinet ministers Paul Lyngdoh and Kyrmen Shylla were also present. The meeting discussed whether to replace the present ministers or maintain the status quo. A…
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UDP to decide on cabinet reshuffle
Shillong, Sept 14:The UDP will decide on Monday regarding the replacement of two ministers in the cabinet. A UDP leader said on Sunday that the party will meet to decide on the matter, as there are different views. The proposal is to induct party president Metbah Lyngdoh and MLA Lahkmen…
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Holiday for educational institutes under Jaiaw & Mawkhar on Sept 15
Shillong, Sept 15: The educational institutes under Jaiaw and Mawkhar areas will remain closed on September 15 on account of the funeral of former Chief Minister DD Lapang. However, the government offices throughout the East Khasi Hills will function normally. This was informed by East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM…
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Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude felt in city
Shillong, September 14: An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 was felt in the city around 4.41 pm on Sunday. The epicentre was in Udalgiri in Assam. The tremors were also felt in the neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal. The last earthquake of 5.1 magnitude was felt in Shillong in February…
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Meghalaya gets Golden Banyan Award for Cherry Blossom Festival
Shillong, Sept 13: Meghalaya bagged the Golden Banyan Award on Saturday for the Cherry Blossom Festival at an event organised by The Week magazine in New Delhi. The category of the award was under ‘Best Cultural Music & Dance. Silver Banyan Award went to Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. 19 awards were…
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State mourning for three days; funeral at Jaiaw
Shillong, Sept 13: The government has declared state mourning for three days starting from Saturday (Sept 13) following the death of former Chief Minister DD Lapang. Lapang passed away at Bethany Hospital around 10.45 pm on September 12. “On account of the demise of our former CM Dr DD Lapang,…
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Lapang’s journey: From road labourer to CM
Shillong, Sept 12: From road labourer to Chief Minister of the State. The journey of Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, who passed away on September 12 at the age of 95, was not free from hardships. Even during his childhood, he worked as a road labourer to support the family, besides helping…
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DD Lapang no more
Shillong, Sept 12: Former Chief Minister DD Lapang (95) passed away at Bethany Hospital here on Friday night. A family source said that the mortal remains of the late leader will be kept at his residence at Lachaumiere. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong visited the family members and condoled the…
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