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BJP to support consensus candidate for Rajya Sabha seat
Shillong, July 15: BJP leader AL Hek has said the party will support a consensus candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat . Hek told reporters on Tuesday that the BJP will listen to the decision of the larger party in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) which is the NPP.…
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HC wants speedy expansion of airport
Shillong,July 15: High Court of Meghalaya wanted the defence, state government, Airport Authority of India, Director General of Civil Aviation to speed up the expansion project of the Shillong Airport. The pending PIL on the matter was taken up on Tuesday by the division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji…
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Water scarcity to affect power generation
Shillong, July 15: Power Minister AT Mondal indicated that decrease in the water level of the Umiam lake will impact power generation . Mondal said the current water level in the Umiam lake is okay, but the situation may change depending on the monsoon. “As of now we are okay…
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KSU moves Mondal on increase in electricity bills of Nongmensong housing colony residents
Shillong, July 15: The KSU Nongmensong Unit has moved Power Minister AT Mondal to address the increase in electricity bills of residents of the Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) housing complex in Nongmensong. Later, Mondal told reporters that he will examine the matter. According to the residents, there has…
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‘Display of addresses of commercial vehicle drivers mandatory’
Shillong, July 15: All commercial vehicle owners will have to display essential information about their drivers, including license details, contact information, name, and address. Briefing reporters after a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar, Government spokesperson and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh said the purpose is to…
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Eviction of hawkers not before discussion on July 16
Shillong, July 14:The court-appointed special officer Subhasis Chakrawarty said on Monday that the hawkers’ eviction issue will be discussed on July 16. A few days ago, the special officer had written to Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah to halt the eviction following a letter from her that the law and order…
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Bijoya Sawian to get women achievers’ award
Shillong, July 13: Writer Bijoya Sawian will be honoured at the 3rd edition of the Aalekh Foundation Women Achievers’ Awards ceremony to be held at The Leela Palace, New Delhi on July 19. She is among 20 women selected from across the country for their work and impact in diverse…
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Major fire averted at Raid Laban School; chowkidar’s shed damaged
Shillong, July 13: A major fire was averted at Raid Laban Secondary School, Madan Laban, here on Sunday afternoon. However, the adjacent shed where the Chowkidar and his family stayed, was damaged. The incident took place after 1 pm when the children of the chowkidar were having food and one…
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Sitharaman visits Siej village living root bridge, Sohbar
Shillong, July 12: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, ton Saturday visited the iconic living root bridge at Siej Village in East Khasi Hills District. The minister interacted with village elders, local leaders, and beneficiaries of the Payment for Ecosystem Services programme, an initiative supported by the World…
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Union finance minister interacts with women SHGs at Laitkynsew
Shillong, July 12: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited Laitkynsew Village, East Khasi Hills District and interacted with Women SHGs and Lakhpati Didis, and Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs). During her visit, she expressed her appreciation for the state government’s dedicated efforts in implementing Central and State…
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