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HYC deports migrant workers from Sohiong
Shillong, July 5: The HYC Sohiong zone with the support of the Central Executive Committee(CEC) leaders conducted the “Sier Lapalang Operation (SLO)” at many workplaces and detected around 50 migrant workers without proper documents The HYC deported the migrant workers. Thr organisation warned all the contractors not to bring in…
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DC assures support to Maithan Alloys employees
Shillong, July 5: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi District held a meeting with employees and their families from Maithan Alloys Limited, addressing their concerns regarding the company’s potential closure due to unsustainable electricity tariffs. The deputy commissioner assured the employees that he will explore all possibilities and speak with competent authorities…
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Voyeurism lands man in jail
Shillong, July 4: The Court of B. Joshi, Special Judge (POCSO), Mendipathar, North Garo Hills District has convicted a man for peeping while a girl was taking bath. In a statement related to the court order on June 13, North Garo Hills SP Swapnil Pawar said on Friday that the…
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Special officer to hold joint meeting on hawkers’ issue next week
Shillong, July 4: The court-appointed special officer and senior advocate Subhasis Chakrawarty on Friday met the Chef Executive Officer of Town Vending Commitee, PK Boro and East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah to discuss the modalities on vending at Khyndailad (Police Bazar). The advocate will meet the hawkers’ body…
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HYC takes up illegal transportation of animals
Shillong, July 4: HYC has petitioned the Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary department against illegal transportation of animals into the state. In a letter addressed to the official on Monday, the HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem said that on June 30, during the inspection of the anti-infiltration check-gate at…
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Sonam & Raj to remain in judicial custody for 14 more days
Shillong, July 4: The court of judicial magistrate (first class) DKK Mihsill granted further judicial custody of the prime accused in Raja murder case, Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha to 14 more days, said assistant public prosecutor Tushar Chanda, who represented the prosecution. The Judge reviewed the judicial custody via…
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Govt to revive old MoU to develop Kynshi power project
Shillong,July 3: The state government will bring back the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Athena Private Limited for the Kynshi Hydro Power Project stage-I. Power Minister AT Mondal told reporters on Monday that a proposal to reinstate the MoU will be placed before the cabinet soon. The project was…
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Judicial custody of Akash, Anand & Vishal extended to 14 days
Shillong, July 3: The court of judicial magistrate (first class) DKK Mihsill has extended the judicial custody of the three accused in Raja murder case, Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi, to further 14 days. The Judge heard the matter on Thursday via video conference as the accused were…
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HC appoints special officer to address hawkers’ issue
Shillong, July 3: High Court of Meghalaya has appointed a special officer to address issues related to vending, during the hearing on the related PIL on Thursday. The court directives are below I. “Subhasis Chakrawarty, learned senior Advocate is appointed as Special Officer at an initial renumeration of Rs 75,000/-…
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Hawkers’ body slams Paul Lyngdoh
Shillong, July 2: The Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA) has threatened to take legal action against Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh for accusing its leaders of deliberately obstructing the relocation of hawkers in Khyndailad area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the general secretary Shane…
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