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Farmers meet Ampareen on pending issues
Shillong, July 29: Deduction of agricultural produce in the markets, delay in getting benefits under FOCUS scheme of the government and insurance of crops were the concerns raised by the farmers who met Agriculture Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, on Tuesday. Lyngdoh told reporters that despite her efforts to address the issue of…
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Hek speaks to Chhattisgarh CM to release Catholic nuns
Shillong, July 29: Meghalaya cabinet minister from the BJP Alexander Laloo Hek has spoken as well as written to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to release the two Catholic nuns arrested in that state. The letter below The Government Railway Police arrested two nuns from Kerala, Preethi Mary and…
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USTM clarifies on rehabilitation of children
Shillong, July 28: USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque has assured a delegation of Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) that the institute will not give shelter to the children of displaced people affected by anti-influx drive in Assam. HITO president Donbok Dkhar said that the USTM made it clear that it will deal…
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Rain likely reason for missing coal : Minister
Shillong, July 28: Cabinet Minister Kyrmen Shylla has said heavy rainfall in Meghalaya maybe a reason for the missing of over 4,000 metric tons of coal, as indicated in the 31st interim report submitted by Justice (Retd) BP Katakey before the Meghalaya High Court recently. He said the state’s high…
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Alcohol not an alternative to drugs: Kyrmen Shylla
Shillong July 28:Excise Minister Kyrmen Shylla has said consumption of alcohol is not considered as an alternative to drugs. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Shylla said the sale of alcohol in Meghalaya is regulated according to policy and rules, and it is not presented as an alternative to drugs. Shylla…
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KSU seeks security in Lapangap area
Shillong, July 28: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) West Jaintia Hills District Unit has urged the Superintendent of Police to ensure regular patrolling in the Lapangap area. The move is after the residents and the farmers have faced obstructions, threats, and disruptions from individuals from the Karbi community since June…
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HC to hear cases of revoked licences on Aug 5
Shillong, July 28:The licences of some vendors that have been wrongfully revoked will be examined by the High Court of Meghalaya on August 5. The advocate for hawkers, P. Yobin, said that due to the revocation of licences, they could not be relocated. “Some additional issues like the one raised…
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Tura BJP MDC unhappy with truncated GHADC session
Shillong,July 27: BJP MDC from Tura Bernard Marak has expressed disappointment over the premature conclusion of the 14th session of the GHADC, citing the need for a special session to address the critical issue of non-payment of salaries for 43 months. In a statement issued on Sunday, Marak said the…
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BSF pays tribute to Kargil heroes through music
Shillong, July 27: The Border Security Force, Meghalaya Frontier, organised a stirring Jazz Band at Matri Gate, Integrated Check Post, Dawki, commemorating the valour and sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers during the Kargil War The event was held on July 26, hosted by 4 Bn BSF, from 3 pm to…
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Teacher’s 400-time squatting punishment injures city student
Shillong, July 27: A teacher’s 400-time squatting punishment has injured a student from the city. The incident was at a coaching centre for the National Defence Academy entrance in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The student, who was hospitalised after the incident, is under medication and bedridden at home. The parents filed an…
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