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Sitharaman felicitates Khasi women tax payers
Shillong, July 12: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman felicitated Rimiful Shylla and Wanjoplin, who are among Meghalaya’s top women taxpayers, for their commendable contribution to the nation’s tax system. Sitharaman, chaired a stakeholder interaction in Shillong on Saturday, where she engaged directly with business leaders, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and citizens.…
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Govt cuts Rs 6 crore from Tura Pine Mount International School project
Shillong, July 12: A delegation led by Leader of Opposition. Mukul Sangma reviewed the progress of Tura Pine Mount International School, Doldegre, in West Garo Hills, on July 10. In a statement, Sangma said the reduction of Rs 6 crore from the original sanctioned amount of Rs 46.87 crore, resulted…
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Sitharaman hails Khasi philosophy
Shillong, July 11: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday recalled the wisdom of indigenous Khasi philosophy to underscore the need for ethical business, sustainable development, and human-centric governance during her address at the foundation stone laying ceremony of key development projects at Umsawli, here. Terming it…
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Union finance minister lays base for projects worth over Rs 1500 cr
Shillong, July 11: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday laid base for projects worth over Rs 1500 crore in Meghalaya. The event was addressed by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, cabinet ministers, senior officials from the Centre and other dignitaries. The projects are redevelopment of Umiam…
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572% increase in tax devolution to Meghalaya: Sitharaman
Shillong, July 11: There has been a 572% increase in tax devolution to Meghalaya between 2014-2024 compared to 2004-2014) and the state receivef Rs 48,883 crore. “Between 2004 to 2014, Rs 7273 crore was devolved to Meghalaya. But between 2014 – 2024, it was Rs 48,883,which is nearly 572% increase”,…
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Two get bail in Raja murder case
Shillong, July 10: The court of first class judicial magistrate DKK Mihsill has granted bail to two of the alleged co-accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, on July 9. A legal source said on Thursday that the flat owner Lokendra Tomar and the security guard , Balbir Ahirbar secured…
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Sitharaman opens Polo shopping complex
Shillong, July 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opened a commercial complex at Polo, here on Thursday . She was accompanied by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang and other government officials. The project executed under Smart Cities Mission…
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Cabinet approves Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy
Shillong, July 10: The cabinet on Thursday approved Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy, 2025. Tourism minister Paul Lyngdoh told reporters that the department incorporated the inputs and presented the final policy to the cabinet for approval after receiving over 200 stakeholder feedbacks on the Draft Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy. Recognizing Meghalaya’s…
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State approves rules for new criminal laws
Shillong, July 10: The state cabinet on Thursday approved three rules as part of the new criminal laws. Briefing reporters on the decision, MDA spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh said in order to implement and enforce the three new criminal laws as mandated by the MHA, GoI and consented by the High…
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Cabinet nod to discontinuation of interview for Group D posts
Shillong, July 10: State cabinet on Thursday approved the discontinuation of interview for Group D posts. “The discontinuation is in line with our aim to ensure transparency in the recruitment process and is in conformity with the GoI guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of…
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