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Police aware of militancy revival move: DGP
Shillong, Aug 22: DGP Idashisha Nongrang said on Friday that there are attempts by militants to regroup. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the DGP said that there are reports about fresh recruitment and regrouping attempts by militants. “Yes, we are having reports of new recruitment, but exactly the scale and…
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Govt hospitals not prepared to handle drug-induced health issues: Minister
Shillong, Aug 22: Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh has said the state’s healthcare institutions are not yet equipped to handle the complex health issues arising from drug addiction. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Ampareen said to address this, the government is working on establishing efficient health facilities that can provide long-term care…
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Govt plans relocation of hawkers from Laitumkhrah
Shillong, Aug 22: The government is working on relocation of hawkers in Laitumkhrah. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Cabinet Minister and East Shillong legislator Ampareen Lyngdoh said that the government’s decision to relocate hawkers will lead to a Khyndailad-look in the streets of Laitumkhrah. Lyngdoh said the government will handle the…
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Governor calls for utilisation of central schemes
Shillong, Aug 22: Governor CH Vijayashankar on Friday called for the proper implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. He was speaking at the Vartalap initiative held here, organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Shillong, in collaboration with North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya. The…
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Child, occupant of vehicle killed in accident in WJH
Shillong, Aug 21: A child and occupant of a car were killed after a truck fell on the road in West Jaintia Hills on Thursday. According to the police, around 11:30 am, the accident occurred at Mukhla involving one truck (Regn. No. UP76T 1960) and one Maruti Alto (Regn. No.…
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Mukul wants govt to address plight of GHADC staff
Shillong, Aug 21: Opposition leader Mukul Sangma wanted the state government to take responsibility instead of blaming others for the financial crisis in GHADC Chief Minister Conrad Sangma recently blamed the previous government for the issues affecting the functioning of GHADC. However, Mukul said attempts by the MDA government to…
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Opp Leader cautions govt on revival of militancy
Shillong, Aug 21:Opposition leader Mukul Sangma has cautioned the government to address the unemployment issue to prevent the revival of insurgency in the state. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mukul said there are inputs about educated youths joining militancy and getting training. His response was following the recent seizure of…
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Govt imposes night curfew along border
Shillong, Aug 21 The district administration of East Khasi Hills has imposed a night curfew along the international border with Bangladesh for the next two months. The curfew will be in force from 8 pm to 6 am within a radius of 1 kilometre from the zero line of the…
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HYC moves labour commissioner on migrant workers
Shillong, Aug 21: The Hynniewtrep Youths’ Council (HYC) has urged Joint Labour Commissioner for implementation of the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety & Security) of Migrant Workers Act, 2020. In a letter submitted on Thursday, HYC president Roykupar Synrem has expressed concern about migrant workers entering and working in Meghalaya using…
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Drugs worth over Rs 400 crore seized in state
Shillong, Aug 21: Meghalaya police have seized drugs worth over Rs 400 crore in the past five years. After felicitating eight Anti Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) personnel on Thursday in the wake of the seizure of drugs worth Rs 4 crore in East Jaintia Hills district, Social Welfare Minister Paul…
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