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One more student dies after food poisoning incident
Shillong, March 18: The student who was critical after the food poisoning incident in Karnataka, passed away at Apollo Hospital, Mysuru, on Monday night. The deceased has been identified as Namebantie Marwein, c/o Tobarlin Nongsiej Sohparu, West Khasi Hills. He was shifted to Apollo hospital from Malavalli Government Hospital in…
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NGT role sought to probe Illegal coal mining in Balpakram National Park
Shillong, March 17: The Centre for Environment Protection and Rural Development (CEPARD) has petitioned NGT, Kolkata to probe the illegal coal mining activities occurring in Olwang Peak, Rongsu Agal Aking Land, South Garo Hills, approximately 8.5 km from Balpakram National Park (BNP). These activities are being carried out in direct…
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Bank unions announce strike on March 24 & 25
Shillong, March 17: Meghalaya Unit of Forum of Bank Unions has joined the all India bank strike for 2 days from the midnight of March 23 to midnight of March 25. Announcing the strike on Monday, the Meghalaya state unit said that since the management or the government are not…
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Coal firm gets consent to operate in East Jaintia Hills
Shillong, March 17: One coal block in East Jaintia Hills secured consent to operate ( CTO) but actual mining will take some more time in the absence of machinery and other equipment, an official said. The plan is for progressive mining. However, an official statement by the Chief Minister’s Office…
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14-year-old dies; one critical among 23 Meghalaya students affected by food poisoning in Karnataka
Shillong, March 17: A 14- year-old student of Class VII from Pynursla died and twenty four others from the state fell ill following a food poisoning incident in Mandya, Karnataka, police said. The deceased has been identified as Khrehlang Khongtani from Lyndem, Pynursla, East Khasi Hills. Police said one of…
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NEHU VC assures recruitment and promotion
Shillong, March 16: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla assured that recruitment of non-teaching is a priority besides effecting promotion. In an appeal to the non-teaching staff of NEHU, the VC admitted that many sections within the administration are struggling due to shortage of regular staff, placing immense pressure on those…
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TUR stands by RTI findings on investment
Shillong, March 16: TUR has taken exception to the comments made by K Hynniewta regarding TUR’s findings via RTI regarding Meghalaya Investment Promotion Authority( (MIPA). In a statement issued on Sunday, TUR said it is in no way making ” baseless allegations” as claimed by Hynniewta but rather sharing information…
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Condemnation against attack on Garo youth
Shillong, March 16: The A’chik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) has condemned the brutal attack on a young Garo boy, as reported by Kilme Marak. According to a video posted on facebook by the victim’s family, the boy was assaulted by a group of miscreants while on his way to revise …
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Pro-winter capital group holds 4th meeting
Shillong, March 16: The Fourth Public Meeting aimed at establishing a Winter Capital in Tura was held on March 15 at the initiative of Achik State People’s Front (ASPF) The meeting took place at Rongrenggre playground in Williamnagar, East Garo Hills. The meeting was attended by a significant number of…
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Mukul sees politics in action against USTM Chancellor
Shillong, March 15: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has expressed concern over politicising USTM affairs. “Somehow or the other in the case of USTM, I find that it is a little bit politicized. This is the perception. I will have to verify whether it is truly politicized or not but…
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