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Mukul asks govt to probe Ganol cost escalation
Shillong,June 6: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has sought an independent inquiry into the alleged “scam” in the implementation of the Ganol Small Hydro Project of 22.5 megawatt. Thr cabinet has approved the proposal for sanctioning Rs 30 crore to clear all pending dues relating to the Ganol power project. …
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Hek for CBI probe into Indore couple case
Shillong,June 6: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary minister AL Hek has supported the demand for a CBI probe into the recent murder of a tourist from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Raja Raghuvanshi, after he and his wife went missing while on a honeymoon to Sohra. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Hek said,…
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Children save plantation from ravaging fire
Shillong, June 6: Two boys saved a plantation from a ravaging fire in Domtynrong village, West Khasi Hills recently. It happened on the afternoon of April 10. According to an official statement, around 2:30 pm, a fire broke out at the Domphotsiej Reisohlwai plantation plot, a cherished piece of land…
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NIFT Shillong holds graduation show
Shillong, June 6: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Shillong organised graduation show in the city on June 5. The event held at Courtyard by Marriott brought together industry leaders, government dignitaries, academicians, and design enthusiasts to celebrate the creative achievements of the graduating batch 2025. The show featured curated…
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JNC’s ‘beat plastic’ message on World Environment Day
Shillong, June 6: The Jaintia National Council Khliehriat Circle sent out a message on plastic pollution and the community’s responsibility to reduce it on World Environment Day on Thursday. The event, themed ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’, was led by the Council’s president, Shanborlang Bamon, and included a cleanliness drive, distribution of…
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MHRC issues notice to govt on death of pregnant woman
Shillong, June 6: The MHRC has taken suo motu cognizance pertaining to the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child in Jowai as reported in media. The commission has issued a notice to the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, ‘to cause an effective enquiry…
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Crime in Sohra a wake up call for state & people :Mukul
Shillong, June 5: Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma has asked the state government to take note of the recent murder of tourist from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who along with his wife went missing while on a honeymoon to Sohra. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mukul said the couple have chosen Meghalaya…
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Mukul wants govt to cancel written exam for police recruitment
Shillong,Jun 5: Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma wanted the government to reconduct the written examinations to various posts in Meghalaya police following the failure of the central recruitment board (CRB) to adhere to norms. “I will be writing to the chairman of the CRB Meghalaya Police to this effect to ensure…
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CM gives away money to all except GHADC staff: MDC
Shillong,June 5: Rinaldo K Sangma, the GHADC MDC of Rongrong, has highlighted the irony of GHADC staff and some state government departments not getting their dues whereas the Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is busy distributing schemes.. “While the chief minister keeps himself occupied attending extravagant functions of dolling out crores…
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Recurrence of such crime will affect tourism: Alan West
Weisawdong (Sohra), June 5: The Indore tourists’ case has not impacted tourism in Sohra so far, but recurrence of such crime will hurt the sector in the near future, said Alan West Kharkongor, director of the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation and advisor to Sohra Syiem. Speaking to media persons here…
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