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KHNAM opposes restriction to secretariat visitors
Shillong, March 27: The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has opposed the government’s order not to allow visitors to enter the secretariat buildings without prior permission. In a statement on Thursday, KHNAM working president Thomas Passah said this is an attempt to turn the secretariat into the “office of…
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State to constitute task force to address poultry issues
Shillong, March 27: The state government will constitute a Task Force to address the concerns of poultry farmers in the state. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Minister AL Hek informed this on Thursday after meeting a delegation of the Meghalaya Poultry Farmers and Welfare Association (MPFWA). “The government will constitute a…
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BSF seizes contraband worth Rs 22 lakh
Shillong, Mar 27: The BSF seized contraband worth Rs 21.7 lakh in East Khasi Hills on Wednesday. Acting on intelligence, troops from the 193 Bn BSF collaborated with Customs to establish a Joint Mobile Check Post near Sohritcham (Ladbakli). During routine checks, the team intercepted a bus travelling from Shillong…
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Sungoh to discharge duties of NEHU VC
Shillong, March 26: NEHU Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Sherwin M. Sungoh,who assumed office on March 21, will discharge the duties of NEHU VC Prof PS Shukla as he is not able to function from Shillong. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sungoh has called upon all stakeholders of NEHU to…
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Govt employees to get casual leave for 30 days
Shillong, March 26: The state cabinet has approved the proposal to increase the special casual leave granted to government employees to 30 days from the current 15 in a year. Cabinet minister and government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh told reporters on Wednesday that the existing arrangement is outdated as the number…
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Govt to spend Rs 26 crore to purchase house for visitors to Bengaluru
Shillong, March 26: The cabinet has approved the purchase of a building worth Rs 20 crore for setting up a state guest house in Bengaluru for accomodating the visitors and students from Meghalaya. Cabinet minister and government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh told reporters on Wednesday that the building located in Bengaluru…
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RV Suchiang new state Chief Information Commissioner
Shillong, March 26: The state cabinet has given nod to the appointment of retired IAS officer and former chief secretary Rebecca Suchiang as the next Chief Information Commissioner. This is the second post retirement assignment for Suchiang who had served as Director General of Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute. MDA government…
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KHADC gets vote on account of over Rs 34 crore
Shillong, March 25: KHADC Executive Member in-charge Finance Seiborlang Warbah presented over Rs 34 crore vote on account budget for three months, in House on the first day of the budget session, on Wednesday. The vote on account of Rs 34,44,55,600 will be effective from April 1 to June 30…
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Four months after appointment, two Pro-VCs assume charge
Shillong, March 26: Four months after their appointments, Prof. SM Sungoh, department of Education NEHU and Fameline K Marak, department of Garo assumed charge as Pro- Vice Chancellors for Shillong.and Tura respectively. Sungoh,who assumed duty on March 21, did not respond to calls to know more about her new role.…
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7th Act East Business Show: CM focuses on infra, policy reforms
Shillong, Mar 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the 7th Act East Business Show at the State Convention Centre in the city on Tuesday. Sangma emphasised Meghalaya’s growing role in regional and international trade, highlighting the state’s focus on infrastructure development, policy reforms and business-friendly initiatives. “What is most…
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