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SC Bar Association wants withdrawal of action against Advocate General
Shillong, Aug 14: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged both the bar associations in Meghalaya to withdraw the order to remove the membership of Advocate General Amit Kumar on the law intern issue. The SCBA issued the appeal on Friday ( Aug (14) in the form of a…
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Govt bans sale of STING energy drink
Shillong, Aug 24: The state government has banned the sale of STING energy drink citing health concerns. Food Safety Commissioner Dr Joram Beda issued an order in this regard on Friday. Full order below Dated: Shillong, the 14th August, 2026 STATUTORY ORDER Subject: State-Wide Distribution Freeze and Prohibition on Sale,…
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Four from state get Service Medals
Shillong, Aug 14: The Centre has released the names of holders of Service Medals on the eve of the Independence Day, 2026 on Friday (Aug 14) The awardees are Abraham T Sangma ( SP, West Garo Hills),Herbert Garnet Lyngdoh(Commandent), Kmenlang Suting (Havildar) and Lathindro D Sangma (Home guard havildar) A…
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Petrol bomb hurled at Mawkyrwat Block Office
Shillong, Aug 13: A petrol bomb was hurled at the Mawkyrwat Block Office, on Thursday. According to police, on August 13 around 8.30 am, information was received at Mawkyrwat Police Station to the effect of an incident of arson involving a petrol bomb attack at the premises of Mawkyrwat Block Office,…
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Dedicated chapter on Meghalaya in MCS exam
Shillong, Aug 13: Cabinet has approved the report of the expert committee headed by Professor David Syiemlieh on introducing a dedicated paper on Meghalaya in the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Competitive Examination. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters after the cabinet meeting that Paper VI will focus specifically on Meghalaya, its…
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60 pregnant women test positive for HIV
Shillong, August 13: 60 pregnant women tested positive for HIV from April to June this year. The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) has issued updated and verified information on the Intensified IEC Campaign 3.0, following its state-wide launch on August 12, from.April to June. There are 9,244 People Living with…
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Lajong to face North East United in quartel final on Aug 17
Shillong, Aug 13: Shillong Lajong FC will take on North East United FC in the quarter final match to be held on August 17 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Polo. The Durand Cup Organising Committee has announced the quarter-final lineup for the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup which will be played…
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Cabinet nod to draft resolution against uranium mining
Shillong, Aug 13: Cabinet has approved the draft resolution against mining of uranium in the state. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting on Thursday (August 13), Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the resolution will be moved in the upcoming autumn session of the Assembly, beginning on August 24. Language ordinance Cabinet…
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Langsning & Lajong score 3 each
Shillong, Aug 13: Shilong Lajong FC and Langsning scored three goals each at the Durand Cup being held at JN Stadium on Aug 13. Lajong scored two goals in the first half whereas Langsning equalised tally in the second half. Later both the teams scored one more each . Shillong…
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Govt to open FCRA cell to address concerns
Shillong, Aug 13: The state government has decided to form an FCRA cell to address the concerns arising out of the proposed amendment. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (Aug 13), Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that this will ease the difficulties the applicants will face. Neither support nor opposition To…
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