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Hawkers protest to rectify anomalies in relocation
Shillong, Aug 1:The Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA) protested in front of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) office, on Friday, against the alleged one-sided decision of the government without calling a Provisional Town Vending Committee (PTVC) meeting.The protesters demanded the immediate convening of the…
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NPP targeting over 35 seats in 2028
Shillong, Aug 1: NPP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Friday that the party will target 35 seats in the 2028 Assembly polls. After the entry of Congress MLA Ronnie Lyngdoh into the party, Dhar indicated that more will join the party. According to the NPP leader,…
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Businessmen transport ‘scientifically’ mined coal
Shillong, July 31: Businessmen claimed that the transportation of scientifically mined coal was carried out from the state. According to the state mining and geology department, for the first time in Meghalaya, transportation of scientifically mined coal in 5 trailer trucks was carried out from Pahamlang sales depot in Ri…
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Mukul raises GHADC salary issue & illegal coal mining
Shillong, July 31: The Leader of Opposition, Mukul Sangma, has criticised the state government for failing to release the salaries of GHADC employees for 42 months. Speaking to reporters, he questioned the government’s failure to implement the Meghalaya State Finance Commission Act, 2012 and wanted to know whether the inaction…
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COMSO flags illegal immigration risk in EJH after Assam evictions
Shillong, July 31: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisation (COMSO) Jaintia region has expressed apprehensions about illegal immigrants entering the state in the wake of the ongoing eviction drive in Assam. A delegation, led by its vice-chairman Sambormi Lyngdoh, submitted a memorandum to East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Sivansh Avasthi…
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CM silent on arrest of nuns as Hek speaks out
Shillong, July 30: NPP National President and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is silent on the arrest of two Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh, while the BJP leader and cabinet minister, AL Hek, spoke to the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and wrote to him for the release of the nuns. The government charged…
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Speaker examining plea by Adelbert Nongrum against his suspension
Shillong, July 30: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma is reviewing a petition made by the Voice of the People Party (VPP) legislator Adelbert Nongrum urging the former not to accept the suspension order by the VPP.The reason cited by the MLA is that the letter was not addressed to him as an…
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Ronnie a victim of NPP’s shopping spree:AICC
Shillong, July 30: The AICC said on Wednesday that the resignation of Congress MLA Ronnie V Lyngdoh has not come as a surprise as the shopping spree of the ruling NPP from the money raised through corruption and looting of the people of Meghalaya continues. The AICC joint secretary, in-charge…
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Lone Cong MLA leaves party, joins NPP
Shillong, July 30: The lone Congress MLA Ronnie Lyngdoh has left the party and joined the NPP. With this, the number of NPP MLAs rose to 33 in the 60- member Assembly. Ronnie submitted his resignation letter to the Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma, on Wednesday. The Speaker accepted the merger…
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One more body recovered from East Garo Hills
Shillong, July 29: A highly decomposed male body was recovered from inside a rubber plantation in Dawa Matchakolgre, East Garo Hills, on Tuesday. The 19-year-old girl,who was axed to death recently, was from the same locality. According to East Garo Hills police, FSL and CSU teams from Directorate of Forensic…
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