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Meghalaya’s education crisis is a system on the brink
Meghalaya’s dismal performance in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for 2023–24, where it scored just 417.9 out of 1000 and ranked last among all states and Union Territories, is not just an educational red flag — it is an indictment of systemic failure. Meghalaya is the only state in…
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Two women become victims of violence by lovers in 3 months in Mairang
Shillong, July 1: Three months after the death of a woman and child, whose bodies were found floating in a pond in Mairang, Eastern West Khasi Hills allegedly killed by her lover, another similar incident was reported from the district on June 30. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the…
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”No cabinet berth sharing among UDP MLAs’
Shillong,,June 30: UDP leader and cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla said there is no cabinet berth sharing agreement among the 12 legislators. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Shylla said the party can take a call if it feels the need to change ministers from the UDP. “Since we have no such…
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ILP delay should not affect development: Kyrmen Shylla
Shillong, June 30: Cabinet Minister Kyrmen Shylla has said the delay in implementing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) should not be the reason to stop development. The state Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to implement ILP in Meghalaya, but the central government has not implemented it.…
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Nonglang in WKH gets rural haat
Shillong, June 30: Nonglang Rural Haat in West Khasi Hills District was opened by JR Blah, General Manager-OIC, NABARD, Meghalaya Regional Office, on June 26. The event was held in the presence of E. Lyngdoh, BDO, Ri Muliang C & RD Block, P.Nongkynrih, DDM, NABARD, Michael Thongni, CEO NEIPS,…
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Hawkers file FIRs against eviction in city
Shillong, June 30: Several FIRs were lodged against eviction of hawkers from Khyndailad( Police Bazar), on Monday. Earlier in the day, the Shillong Municipal Board personnel carried out eviction amid protests from the hawkers. As the government plans complete relocation of hawkers to the area in MUDA complex provided by…
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Hawkers’ body against forceful evictions till flaws are rectified
Shillong, June 29: Meghalaya & Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers & Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA) has opposed forceful eviction of hawkers from Khyndailad till a fair relocation is achieved In a statement issued on Sunday, Shane Thabah General Secretary, MGSPHSVA, said that the organisation wishes to put on record that since its…
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Police recover jewellery of Sonam & Raja
Shillong, June 29: Police teams of Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh ( MP) recovered jewellery of Sonam and (L) Raja Raghuvanshi from the flat of Shilome James in Ratlam district of MP besides a laptop , pendrive and some documents. “Today in a significant development SIT led by SI Anthony Khongsit…
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PM mentions Eri Silk in Mann Ki Baat
Shillong, June 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 123rd episode of Mann Ki Baat broadcast on Sunday, celebrated India’s rich diversity of arts, crafts and traditional skill by highlighting the unique Eri Silk of Meghalaya, which has recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Recognising India’s rich tradition of…
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Activist alleges nepotism by Mendipathar MLA
Shillong,June 28: Social Activist and Advisor to Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) Cherian Momin has criticised Mendipathar MLA Marthon J Sangma for absorption of teachers under the government sanctioned posts for People’s College institutions. Momin pointed out that the MLA’s recent statement on the matter was an attempt to…
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