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Govt launches Ward’s Lake revitalisation initiative
Shillong, June 3: The state government has launched the Ward’s Lake Revitalization Program, a landmark for urban tourism and development. The formal transfer of the iconic Ward’s Lake from the Forest Department to the Tourism Department, stood as a significant highlight of the event, symbolizing focus on promotion of visitor experiences.…
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CM distributes Hello Meghalaya grants to filmmakers
Shillong, June 3: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has distributed Hello Meghalaya Grants to support local filmmakers. The move is to empower local talent and catalyse the growth of the state’s film industry. Conrad along with Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh disbursed grants to filmmakers, a transformative initiative under Hello Meghalaya. The…
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Govt assures action against murder of tourist from Indore
Shillong,June 3: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has assured that those involved in the murder of a tourist from Indore, Madhya Pradesh will be brought to book. “We cannot jump the gun as far as the progress of the investigation is concerned. Whatever happened, the guilty will be brought to book,”…
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Police recover machete used for murdering Indore tourist
Shillong, June 3: Police recovered a machete ( Dao) used for murdering the Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said after the recovery of murder weapon, the investigation is on to trace the perpetrators of the crime. “Postmortem was carried out and the mobile phone of…
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Relatives demand CBI probe into Indore couple case
Shillong, June 3: The relatives of Indore couple-late Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is still missing, demanded a CBI probe into the case. NDRF personnel have joined the state forces to search for Sonam. The brother of Raja, Vipin Raghuvanshi (left in picture) and the brother of…
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Metbah rules out division in UDP
Shillong,June 2: United Democratic Party (UDP) president Metbah Lyngdoh has denied any dissidence within the party following the resignation of its general secretary and former Nongthymmai legislator Jemino Mawthoh. “So far, there is nothing as such, there is no dissidence in the party,” Lyngdoh told reporters on Monday. “Even if…
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Meghalaya and Assam CMs discuss boundary, flooding & power project
Shillong, June 2: The Chief Minister’s level consultation between Meghalaya and Assam was held at Guwahati on Monday . The three issues that were discussed included Assam – Meghalaya inter-state border issue, proposal to commission joint power and irrigation projects and ways to resolve urban flooding in Guwahati. Meghalaya delegation…
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NEHU gets new Pro Vice Chancellor
Shillong, June 2: Prof Sumarbin Umdor has been appointed as Pro Vice Chancellor of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong campus. An order issued by the Registrar (In-charge) on Monday said, “On the approval of the 192nd Executive Council…the Vice Chancellor is pleased to appoint Prof Sumarbin Umdor, Department…
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GHADC candidate selection based on winnability factor : Marcuise
Shillong, June2: National Peoples’ Party (NPP) working president and cabinet minister Marcuise N Marak has said selection of candidates for the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) will be based on ‘winnability factor’. Marak told reporters on Monday that the party is gearing up its preparation for…
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Police to register murder case; SIT to probe incident
Shillong, June 2: Police will register a murder case following the recovery of the body of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi. His wife Sonam Raghuvanshi is still missing. In a statement issued on Monday, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sohra Sub Division Mark A Challam said a Special Investigation Team( SIT) is being…
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