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Sanbor opens two small link road projects worth over Rs 6 crore
Shillong, April.11: Cabinet Minister and South Shillong legislator Sanbor Shullai has inaugurated two small link roads at Rilbong, constructed at a cost of Rs 6.33 crore. The roads are the widening, metaling, and blacktopping of a link road connecting the four-lane national highway, sanctioned at Rs 4.35 crore under the…
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BJP for SIR before GHADC polls
Shillong, April 11: The BJP wanted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls before the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls. BJP chief spokesperson M Kharkrang told reporters on Saturday that the party has already announced several candidates. “By the time the election is declared, we will…
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At least 6 from BJP keen to contest bypoll to Shillong seat
Shillong, April 11: There are at least six BJP members, who are keen to contest the vacant Shillong Lok Sabha seat. The death of VPP leader Ricky Syngkon necessitated the bypoll. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, BJP chief spokesperson M Kharkrang said the party is eager to contest the election.…
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BJP follows up on FCRA amendments
Shillong, April 11: The state BJP is pursuing the amendments to the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA). Christian institutions and missionaries are affected by the amendments as foreign contributions are monitored. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the state BJP chief spokesperson M Kharkrang said that the BJP AL Hek had…
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CM, tourism dept clarify on Umiam projects
Shillong, April 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said the proposed Taj Resort and Spa will be located in the existing Orchid Umiam property This was in response to the allegations by the Green-Tech Foundation regarding the move of the government to construct buildings in Lumpongdeng Island. Sangma reiterated that…
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Assembly panel concerned over teenage pregnancy
Shillong, April 10: The Assembly Committee on Estimates has expressed concern over teenage pregnancy in the state. Speaking to reporters after the meeting of the committee, Nongpoh MLA and Chairman of the Committee on Estimates, Mayralborn Syiem, on Friday said that the committee stressed the need for convergence among departments to…
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Call for practical learning as Shillong Polytechnic marks 60 years
Shillong, April 10: Shillong Polytechnic started its diamond jubilee celebrations on Friday (April 10) on the theme “Vocationalising the Future,” The programme was graced by Commissioner and Secretary of the Education Department Vijay Kumar Mantri as the chief guest and Director Higher & Technical Education H.D.B. Sangma l as Guest…
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VPP makes inroads in Garo Hills
Shillong, April 10: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has made inroads in Garo Hills. VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit visited Tura, West Garo Hills on Friday and formed an Adhoc Committee aiming to bring change and combat corruption in the state. VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit spoke at the meeting…
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BJP free to contest Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll : CM
Shillong, April 10: NPP National President Conrad Sangma said the move of the coalition partner BJP to contest the bypoll to the Shillong seat will not affect the NPP. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Conrad said, “It is okay as elections are fine as every party has its own democratic…
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Govt to provide benefits to muster roll workers
Shillong, April 9: The state government will streamline and ensure all departments implement the order for revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) twice a year for the muster roll workers. The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union have temporarily suspended its agitation after a meeting with Chief Minister…
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