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April 30 deadline for settlement of dues to MePDCL
Shillong, April 2: The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has announced extension of One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme 2025 for an additional month, providing BPL consumers with an extended opportunity to clear their outstanding electricity dues. Originally set to conclude on March 31, the scheme will be available till April…
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GHADC assures HC to implement fifth pay commission recommendation
Shillong, April 2: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council(GHADC) has assured the High Court of Meghalaya to implement the Meghalaya fifth pay commission recommendations. This will ensure payment of salary on regular basis. The court recently disposed of a petition after the assurance of the GHADC. “In view of the categorical submission…
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Bike thieves, helpers held in city
Shillong, April 1: A team from the Special Cell, East Khasi Hills arrested three bike thieves and two helpers from 101Area in the wee hours on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Timus Warbah(30), Babar Mawblei(26), Synraplang Makri(23 ), all from Jirang, Ri Bhoi and their helpers Meaibor Kharryjja (26)…
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Govt appoints chairman-in charge of MPSC, 3 members
Shillong, April 1: The state government has appointed chairperson in-charge of Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) and three members. According to a notification issued on Tuesday, Badarius Shylla will be holding the charge of MPSC while Aloysius Ch Marak, Lester Pathaw and Sanjive K Marak will be the members. An…
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Reservation panel to submit report on April 12
Shillong, April 1:The expert committee to review the state reservation policy will submit its report on April 12. An official source said the report will be submitted on April 12 afternoon to Chief Secretary DP Wahlang. The VPP-led protests had forced the government to constitute the committee on June 1,…
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Conrad against Biren raking up PA Sangma’s demand for small states
Shillong, March 31: Former Tura MP PA Sangma had advocated formation of small states but never thought that anyone will politicise the issue. The comments of Manipur politician N.Biren Singh on social media on Sunday raised curiosity as he posted a video of Sangma who was not against the demand…
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Meghalaya Lokayukta remains non-functional
Shillong, March 31: After the retirement of Meghalaya Lokayukta chairperson B Dhar on February 28, the anti-corruption panel has become non-functional for more than a month. According to an official source, it will take sometime to appoint a new chairperson as certain procedures will have to be adhered to. The…
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Khasi-Jaintia & Garo pressure groups revive CoMSO
Shillong, March 31: Several pressure groups from Khasi-Jaintia and Garo Hills region held a meeting in the city on Monday convened by HYC to take up common issues, including drug addiction and influx. The meeting decided to revive the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisation (CoMSO) which had taken up many…
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Vatican diplomat concerned over drug addiction
Shillong, March 30: Apostolic Nuncio(Vatican diplomat) to India and Nepal Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli has expressed concern over drug addiction, alcoholism and prostitution affecting the faithful of Archdiocese of Shillong. Addressing the gathering after the episcopal ordination of Fr Bernard Laloo at Calvary ground, part of Cathedral of Mary Help of…
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Jamshedpur FC scores a goal against NEUFC
Shillong, March 30: Jamshedpur FC scored a goal at the ISL playoffs against NEUFC on Sunday at JN stadium, Polo here. The goal was scored at the 28.18 minute by Stephan.Eze.
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