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KHADC records 72.45% voter turnout
Shillong, Feb 21: The over-all voter turn-out for the general elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) is 72.45% The highest turn out was in Sohiong with 86.06 % while the lowest was in Jirang with 51.46% The District Council Constituency (DCC)-wise turnout for KHADC is as follows
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NCC cadet returns after training in Siachen
Shillong, Feb 21: NCC Group HQ Shillong is jubilant as Rifiness Warjri, a cadet from St Anthony’s College under 61 Meghalaya Girls Bn NCC returned victorious after her strenuous training at AMI, Siachen. She has been selected for the Mount Everest expedition. Being the only girl selected from the entire…
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UK-India workshop focuses on Al-based climate modelling centre & policy making
Shillong, Feb 20: The state goverment in collaboration with the British High Commission has organized a one-day UK-India Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Al-Based Climate Modelling Centre and Policy Making. The workshop focused on the role of Artificial Intelligence (Al) in addressing climate-related challenges and explored how Al-based climate modelling can…
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Govt appoints administrator to wind up CMJ University
Shillong,Feb 20: The education department has appointed an administrator to implement the winding up of the CMJ University. A notification in this regard issued by the Commissioner & Secretary in-charge Education Vijay Mantri on Thursday said, “In pursuant to the Supreme Court of India judgment dated February 13, 2025 and…
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No money to fight for abolition of councils in SC : Michael Syiem
Shillong, Feb 20: Activist Michael Syiem, who had filed a PIL in the High Court of Meghalaya to do away with district councils, said on the eve of KHADC-JHADC polls on Thursday that he did not have money to pursue the matter in the Supreme Court. Syiem also decided not…
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HC continues hearing on education scam involving Ampareen, others
Shillong,Feb 20: High Court of Meghalaya continued with the hearing on education scam involving cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and two others. During the hearing on Thursday, Chief Justice IP Mukerji has fixed the matter on March 11. The court observed that there are three accused in the criminal case. Cabinet…
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Union minister visits key facilities
Shillong, Feb 19: Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Nimuben J. Bambhaniya, visited several key facilities across the state of Meghalaya on February 19. The minister’s visit included an inspection of various initiatives aimed at improving public welfare, including healthcare facilities, food distribution systems, rural…
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USTM open to probe, refutes allegations of Assam CM
Shillong, Feb 19: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has refuted the statements made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma on February 15 labelling the university as fraudulent and added that it is open for any probe. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the University said the…
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HC for probe into illegal limestone mining
Shillong,Feb 19: The High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday wanted the state government to initiate an inquiry into illegal mining of limestone in the Jaintia Hills by Amrit Cement Industries Limited. The division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh ordered the probe after hearing a PIL…
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Campaigning ends for KHADC-JHADC polls
Shillong, Feb 19: Campaigning for the KHADC-JHADC polls ended on Wednesday at 4 pm. While the polling will be held on February 21, counting of votes will be on February 24. The government has declared a holiday on February 21. Educational institutions will also remain closed. The district administrations of…
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