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HC to hear hawkers’ case
Shillong, July 2: High Court of Meghalaya will hear the pending issue related to hawkers, on Thursday. Though the case pertains to traffic congestion in the city, the government feels that hawkers also add to the traffic congestion. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong told reporters that the …
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CM takes up border issue with Assam counterpart
Shillong,July 2: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has taken up border unrest with his Assam counterpart in the context of alleged encroachment of Assam in Lapangap area of West Jaintia Hills. “A telephonic discussion was there between the two on the issue,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters on Wednesday.…
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Silom James sent to judicial custody for 14 days, one week for Tomar & security guard
Shillong, July 2: The court of judicial magistrate (first class) DKK Mihsill has sent Silom James, the co-accused in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to judicial custody for 14 days. However, there are only seven days of judicial custody for flat owner Lokendra Tomar, and the security guard of the flat…
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Govt to protect individuals who face HNLC threat: Tynsong
Shillong, July 2: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Wednesday that the threat of HNLC against any individual to leave the state is not acceptable. In response to a question about the threat against a pharmacy owner by HNLC, Tynsong said the state is duty bound to protect anyone…
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CM remembers Capt.Clifford Nongrum on death anniversary
Shillong, July 1: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma remembered the contribution of Capt. Keishing Clifford Nongrum on his 26th death anniversary. “We remember and honor one of Meghalaya’s bravest sons. He laid down his life during the Kargil War displaying exceptional courage and unflinching devotion to duty. His supreme sacrifice for…
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State to construct new school buildings
Shillong, July 1: Amid recurring reports about dilapidated school buildings, Education Minister Rakkam Sangma told reporters on Tuesday that the education mission phase-IV will take care of construction of over 150 new government lower primary school buildings across the state. “The phase-IV has started and we will be calling a tender at…
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Govt plans Shillong campus of state university at Bijni complex
Shillong, July 1: The state government will urge the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to consider an out-of-court settlement regarding the use of Bijini Complex at Laitumkhrah for the Shillong campus of Williamson Sangma State University. A delegation of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) met the MDA government spokesperson and…
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After a lull, rain returns to state
Shillong, July 2: After a lull, rain returned to many parts of the state. Earlier in the wee hours on July 2, the IMD, Shillong predicted light to moderate rainfall with possibility of isolated heavy rain at most places over East Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills,…
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Truckers’ body alleges conspiracy in not opening Mawmaram-Damsite road
Shillong, July 1: Mosklander Marngar, chairman of Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners & Drivers Association, has alleged conspiracy by the state government in not allowing truckers to travel from Mawmaram to Lad Umsaw(Damsite). Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Marngar cited the case of residents of Mawmaram blocking a police vehicle on Monday…
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Govt assures livelihoods of street vendors with organised urban governance
Shillong, July 1: The state government has said the urban and municipal affairs department is committed to ensure that the livelihoods of street vendors are protected while promoting a more organised and accessible urban environment for all. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department said it has formulated a…
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