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Sub-Inspector, 4 constables placed under suspension for police excess in Sohra
Shillong, July 10: A sub-inspector and four UB constables of Sohra Police Station have been placed under suspension with immediate effect following the assault of Getwin Jyrwa at the police station. “Departmental proceedings have also been initiated against them. Additionally, a criminal case has been registered against the concerned personnel…
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Nirmala Sitharaman to open Polo shopping mall
Shillong, July 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will be in state for a three-day visit, will open Polo shopping complex, on Thursday afternoon. Deputy Chief Minister-in-charge Urban & Municipal Affairs Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Wednesday that the union finance minister has agreed to inaugurate the project. She is…
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Stepfather held for impregnating minor
Shillong, July 8: Police arrested stepfather for impregnating a minor. According to a statement by East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, the special police cell arrested the accused Stoning Kharphuli (38) on Monday night from Syad, Umsning Ribhoi. The official said on July 1, Mawlai police received a written FIR…
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Human rights panel seeks report on alleged police excess in Sohra
Shillong, July 8: Meghalaya State Human Rights Commission has sought a report on the assault incident in Sohra police station. The mother of 19-year-old Getwin Jyrwa Mildred Jyrwa had filed a complaint on Monday with the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, and the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) narrating…
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Probe into alleged police excess in Sohra PS
Shillong, July 7: Alleged police excess while handling the case of an individual in Sohra Police Station has prompted the authorities to initiate a probe into the matter. Mother of 19-year-old Getwin Jyrwa Mildred Jyrwa filed a complaint on Monday with the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, and the…
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Court waits for report on hawkers by Aug 5, minister says action by July 22
Shillong, July 7: Tourism minister and government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh on Monday asserted that the hawkers will be relocated to MUDA complex by July 22 whereas the High Court-appointed special officer got time till August 5 to address the issue. The special officer, Subhasis Chakrawarty had met the Municipal authorities…
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Govt holds talks with NHRC special monitor on drugs
Shillong,July 7: The intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was sought for setting up a sub-zonal office of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Shillong. The NHRC special monitor Rakesh Anthana held a meeting with the state officials on Monday. The meeting was convened by social welfare department.…
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City workshop focuses on human-snake conflict
Shillong, July 7: A state-level consultation workshop, recently held in the city, focused on the growing human-snake conflict arising from floods, climate change, and habitat encroachment. The workshop — held at Sylvan House on July 4 — also emphasised the urgent need for awareness programmes, training for high-risk groups and…
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Mother’s School initiative for one earth, one health
Shillong, July 6: Mother’s School here conducted International Yoga Day with the theme one earth, one health, focusing on Sri Aurobindo’s initiatives. Basic breathing process was introduced in young children that involves conscious and controlled breathing techniques to improve physical and mental well being. “We can inspire a new generation…
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Lumparing monastery hosts birthday celebrations of Dalai Lama
Shillong, July 6: Upper Lumparing Tibetan Monastery on Sunday hosted the 90th birthday celebration of spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Prayers, cutting of cakes, butter lamp ceremony, cultural dances, and giving away certificates to senior citizens and students marked the occasion in the presence of Tibetan community of Shillong. The celebration…
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