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Fog, thick foliage challenges for search & rescue team
Weisawdong (Sohra), June 5: The rescuers from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are facing challenges because of the weather and the terrain. One of the NDRF members told Meghalaya Monitor that the visibility is low and that is hindering the search operation.…
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She is alive and has been kidnapped: Govind
Weisawdong (Sohra), June 5: The brothers of Sonam Raghuvanshi on Thursday said they suspected kidnapping and that their sister was alive. Sonam’s brother Govind Raghuvanshi and cousin Kiran Mule told mediapersons here that they strongly believe that their sister was alive. “It has been so many days and the search…
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Cost of over 22 MW Ganol project stands at Rs 590 crore
Shillong, June 4: Cabinet has approved over Rs 590 crore as the completion cost of the Ganol Stage-l Small Hydro Project (22.5 MW) in Tura. “Though the project is completed, MeECL submitted an additional amount of Rs 30 crore to clear all the dues of the different contractors that is pending.…
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Indore MP monitors missing couple case
Shillong, June 4: Indore MP Shankar Lalwani is monitoring the violent incident that has affected the Indore couple and their families. Speaking on phone, Lalwani said the funeral of late Raja Raghuvanshi was held in Indore on Wednesday. He said though the relatives are yet to get the postmortem report, initial…
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CM launches Meghalinor, state’s first sailing yacht
Shillong, June 4: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday launched Meghalinor, state’s first sailing yacht on the breathtaking Umiam Lake. This marks a significant step forward in state’s experiential tourism initiative, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable way to take in the natural beauty of the state, Conrad said. “We…
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Cabinet nod to purchase of land for airport expansion
Shillong, June 4: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for direct purchase of land required for the expansion of Shillong Airport. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the expansion work for the Shillong Airport runway necessitates an additional area of 11.75 acres to…
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25-year-old killed in road accident in Ri Bhoi
Shillong, June 4: A 25-year-old woman was killed after the vehicle in which she was travelling along with others, dashed against a truck early morning on Wednesday. According to police , the incident occurred around 4.44 am on NH-06 Shangbangla, Ri-Bhoi district on the lane of Shillong to Guwahati road.…
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KHADC terminates service of 13 employees
Shillong June 3: The KHADC Executive Committee (EC) led by VPP has terminated the service of 13 newly appointed employees and revoked the regularisation of the services of 30 casual employees after they were appointed without any sanctioned posts. KHADC CEM Shemborlang Rynjah told reporters that the decision was taken…
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Two escaped convicts from Nongpoh held
Shillong, June 3: Two convicts, who had escaped from Nongpoh jail were arrested. According to police, one convict- Sunil Das (M/29), S/o (L) Jagdish Das, R/o College Road, Dudhnoi, PS – Dudhnoi, District – Goalpara, Assam, who escaped from Civil Hospital, Nongpoh on November 15, 2024 was arrested by Ri-Bhoi…
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Election Media Workshop held in city
Shillong, June 3: The office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya organized an Election Media Workshop on June 3 in Shillong. The intention of the workshop is to engage with the local media in order to reach out to the citizens and also for the journalists to grasp the existing…
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