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Tikrikilla killing: A forerunner of Sonam case
Shillong, June 28: The recent case of murder of a man allegedly by his wife, lover and two brothers of the woman in West Garo Hills was reported weeks before the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, the husband of Sonam Raghuvanshi though many draw parallels. Brother reports murder In a belated…
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HC admits PIL on issuing ST certificates by govt
Shillong, June 27: The High Court of Meghalaya has admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by Syngkhong Rympei Thymmai (SRT) regarding the Scheduled Tribe certificates issued by the Social Welfare Department. The Society, comprising members of the Khasi tribe, has its registered office at Madan Laban, East Khasi…
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Five villages in Assam border to be brought under Meghalaya: Paul
Shillong, June 27: MDA spokesperson and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed with the Assam government on August 15, which will facilitate the inclusion of five villages under Meghalaya. In the context of stand-off between Pnar and Karbi residents at…
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Govt plans rain museum in Mawsynram, resort at Meghalayan Age site
Shillong,June 27: The state government is planning a rain museum in Mawsynram and an experiential resort at Mawmluh, showcasing the Meghalayan Age, the geological age of the earth. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh told reporters on Friday that the project has already received sanctions, and tenders have been awarded. Lyngdoh said…
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Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 wins two golds at WOW Awards Asia 2025
Shillong, June 27: The Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 has been honoured with two Gold Awards at the WOW Awards Asia 2025, securing wins in the categories of ‘Special Event of the Year – Government/Organisation’ and ‘Festival of the Year.’ The announcement was made on Friday by Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh…
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UAE signs MoU with Prime Meghalaya, others
Shillong, June 27: The UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in India, signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the UICC and prominent academic and entrepreneurial institutions, including PRIME Meghalaya under the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (Μ.Β.Μ.Α.), IDEATE Lab @ O.P. Jindal…
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Pistol, AK live ammunition may belong to GNLA-ULFA: EGH SP
Shillong, June 27: A pistol, AK live ammunition and others recovered on June 24 from a forest area in East Garo Hills may belong to GNLA-ULFA combine. East Garo Hills SP Stephen A. Rynjah said the weapons and ammunition are ‘suspected to be of GNLA-ULFA’. Though the militants hid the…
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Menial jobs compel HNLC cadres to run away from Bangladesh
Shillong, June 27: Menial jobs and cultivation of betel nuts forced two HNLC cadres to surrender before the Superintendent of Police, Eastern West Khasi Hills, on June 26. They have bern identified as Dibarius Jyrwa (32) and Ridor Lyngdoh Nonglait (30). According to a statement of the police, during preliminary…
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NE witnessing surge in synthetic drug smuggling: Customs
Shillong, June 26: The North East region is witnessing a surge in synthetic drug smuggling, especially amphetamine, largely trafficked from Myanmar. Joint Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), NE region Spencer M Mylliem said that this is closely tied to the political instability in the region and porous border areas. He was…
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Court sends Tomar, James & Balbir to six days of police custody
Shillong, June 26: The court of judicial magistrate (first class) DKK Mihsill has sent the three co-accused in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to six days of police custody. Flat owner Lokendra Tomar, property dealer Silome James and the security guard of the flat Balbir Ahirbar were produced before the court…
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