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No permanent camping site for CRPF in state due to resistance
Shillong, Sept 12: The shifting of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camps from Mawlai and other three places to New Shillong Township is yet to take place. In reply to a question from Brightstarwell Marbaniang (VPP-Mawlai) in the Assembly on Friday, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said…
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Will play a neutral role as Deputy Speaker : Limison Sangma
Shillong , Sept 11: Raksamgre MLA from the NPP, Limison Sangma, who will be elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, said he would play a neutral role in the House. In an interview, before he was elected Deputy Speaker on September 12, Limison said he…
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Govt to ask contractors to pay for incomplete works in Saubhagya scheme
Shillong, Sept 11: Cabinet has approved the proposed financial closure of the Saubhagya DDUGJY/Additional Infra Scheme based on the final verification report submitted by MePDCL. The state government will take action against contractors responsible for Rs 54 lakh incomplete work “After multiple verifications, MePDCL found that out of Rs 96…
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CS gets post retirement post
Shillong, Sept 11: The state cabinet on Thursday cleared the way for the outgoing Chief Secretary, DP Wahlang, to assume charge as the Chairman of the Meghalaya State Food Commission. Wahlang will be retiring on September 30. Dr M Tyngkan will be a member of the commission. Speaking to reporters…
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Cabinet nod to re-classification of IMFL categories
Shillong, Sept 11: Cabinet has approved the re-classification of category of IMFL brands, introduction of general brand category, revision of advalorem on beer, amendment of rule 44(12), amendment of rule 372(1)(b),Insertion of new rule 71A, amendment of rule 373, rule 374 and introduction of rule 41A of Meghalaya Excise (Amendment)…
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Limison Sangma set to become Deputy Speaker
Shillong, Sept 10: NPP legislator Limison D Sangma is set to become the new Deputy Speaker. Limison filed his nominations on Wednesday before the Speaker. The NPP-led MDA government arrived at a consensus to field Limison. The Opposition has already decided not to contest the election which will be held…
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Opp raises issues on Smart City
Shillong, Sept 10: The issues related to Smart City were raised by the Opposition MLAs on Wednesday in Assembly. VPP legislator Ardent Basaiawmoit pointed out that the government is concentrating only on constructing commercial complexes, which is contrary to the objective of the Smart City project to improve living conditions,…
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Concern over plight of people at Mawshbuit defence land
Shillong, Sept 9: Inability of the people to walk through the defence land at Mawshbuit was raised by VPP MLA from Mawryngkneng Heavingstone Kharpran. During the Question Hour, Deputy Chief Minister in charge of PWD (Roads), Prestone Tynsong, said the state government has announced plans to construct an Eastern Bypass from…
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City faces shortage of water
Shillong, Sept 9: The city faces shortage of drinking water. The matter came up during the Question Hour on Tuesday in Assembly. In reply to a question by Brightstarwell Marbaniang(VPP-Mawlai), PHE Minister Marcuise Marak said the deficit of drinking water in Shillong is 1,40,50,000 litres. The total amount of…
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70k youth eligible to join work force in state : CM
Shillong, Sept 9: The state government sector can provide only around 2500 jobs out of the 70,000 youth who are eligible to join the workforce every year. This means that around 67,500 eligible persons are deprived of jobs.. This was informed by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in reply to a…
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