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Shillong MP demands removal of NEHU VC in Lok Sabha
Shillong, March 25: Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon has sought the removal of NEHU VC PS Shukla. Raising the issue in Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, Syngkon said removal of the VC is necessary as the University is in a disarray due to the protests from students, teaching and non- teaching staff…
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Fire ravages residence of first CM’s son in Tura
Shillong, March 25: A fire broke out at the residence of former Tura MDC Panseng Ch Momin, the son of state first Chief Minister, Captain Williamson A Sangma, in Hawakhana, Tura, on Tuesday morning. The house was part of the historic complex associated with the state’s political legacy. Fire personnel…
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Aerial survey report finds excess illegal coal
Shillong, March 25: The one-man coal committee headed by retired justice BP Katakey said on Tuesday that the aerial survey report revealed 1.92 lakh metric tons of excess coal than inventoried coal revealing illegal coal extraction. The serial survey was within one km radius of the inventoried coal dumps in…
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Episcopal ordination of Fr Bernard Laloo on March 30
Shillong, March 25: The Media Committee for the Episcopal Ordination of Fr Bernard Laloo has said elaborate arrangements have been made for the event on March 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Laitumkhrah A large number of faithful are expected to attend the ceremony Speaking to reporters…
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Joint forum of NGOs not to attend cenotaph meeting
Shillong, March 25: The Joint Forum of NGOs from Garo Hills has decided not to attend the meeting to discuss renovation of cenotaph depicting Garo Labour Corps. The forum has urged the authorities to address these concerns and ensure that the redevelopment of the cenotaph at Lower Babupara, Tura, is…
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Katakey to examine aerial survey report on coal
Shillong, March 24: The one-man coal committee headed by retired justice BP Katakey will hold another meeting on Tuesday to examine the aerial survey report of coal dumping areas. Katakey held a meeting on Monday regarding the report submitted on March 19. The survey was carried out within one kilometer radius…
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Police recover body of suicide victim from Umiam river
Shillong, March 24: Police on Monday recovered the body of Kench’s Trace resident Pritish Deb who jumped from Umiam bridge, on Sunday afternoon. The body of Deb was recovered around 1.50 pm after a search by the personnel of state disaster response team and fire and emergency service, police said…
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Assam Rifles observes Veterans Day
Shillong, March 23: The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, commemorated its Veterans Day on March 23, paying tribute to the courageous men and women who have served the Force with dedication and honour. The event was held at the Assam Rifles headquarters here, where senior…
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Man jumps from Umiam bridge; body yet to be traced
Shillong, March 23: A resident of Kench’s Trace, Laban on Sunday afternoon jumped from Umiam bridge but his body is yet to be traced . According to a police source, the relatives identified the person as he left behind his sling bag containing his identity card and other documents before jumping…
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Next hearing on HNLC ban on April 9
Shillong, March 22: The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) Tribunal will hear on April 9 the petition filed by the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) challenging the Centre’s decision to extend the ban for another five years. After appearing before the tribunal on Saturday, HNLC’s legal counsel Fernando Shangpliang…
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