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Activist reveals alleged maladministration by Nongpoh Transport Office
Shillong, May 19: After revealing patterns of non-compliance, deliberate information obstruction, and potential maladministration, concerned citizen and advocate Napoleon S Mawphniang has lodged a formal complaint against the District Transport Office (DTO) of Ri-Bhoi District to the highest constitutional authorities in the country, including the President of India, Prime Minister,…
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NEHU VC rejects Academic Council meeting convened by Pro Vice Chancellor
Shillong, May 19: NEHU VC PS Shukla has said the meeting of the Academic Council on May 21 convened by Pro Vice Chancellor Sherwin Sungoh will jeopardize academic activities of the students. Shukla said North Eastern Hill University is facing a serious administrative crisis following a controversial decision by Pro…
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Govt deploys additional forces to prevent arson cases in Star Cement company
Shillong, May 19: The state government has deployed additional forces to prevent violence following the torching of around 15 trucks of Star Cement company in East Jaintia Hills. According to the police, on May 18, evening, information was received that a road accident was reported on the premises of Star…
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Two held for duping over 300 army job aspirants
Shillong, May 19: Two persons were hospitalised after assault by a mob over fake job offer, on Sunday night. According to police, information was received that on May 18 one person who is suspected to be a fraudster was detained by people of more than 100 in numbers at Long…
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Mukul to write to PM on delayed central project in Ampati
Shillong, May 19: Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma has inspected the site of a football stadium at Ampati, South West Garo Hills and decided to seek the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since the latter had laid the foundation stone in 2016. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Mukul said the…
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Khliehriat NH construction leads to dust pollution
Shillong, May 19: Dust pollution, caused by the construction of the national highway, has been tormenting the locals of Khliehriat and affecting their health. The East Jaintia Hills deputy commissioner had asked Purbanchal Buildtech Pvt. Ltd, which is building the national highway, to take measures to control the dust pollution,…
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Five-member Bangladeshi family held in Byrnihat
Shillong, May 19: Police arrested five members of a Bangladeshi family in Byrnihat on Monday for illegally entering Meghalaya. Ri Bhoi SP Vivekanand Singh Rathore said around 7 am, while conducting checking at Byrnihat, one tourist vehicle was detected carrying five passengers who did not possess any valid documents. On…
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VIP delegation led by Conrad visits rain-soaked Iewduh
Shillong, May 19:The rain-soaked Iewduh(Bara Bazar) had a VIP visitor, on Monday. Braving rain, a delegation led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited important corners of the largest traditional market in Meghalaya. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Urban and Municipal Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM…
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RTI activist moves Centre against alleged Lakadong scam
Shillong, May 18: Advocate and RTI activist Napoleon S Mawphniang has petitioned President of India and Prime Minister among others for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the implementation of Lakadong Turmeric Project under the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA). In a statement issued on Sunday, Mawphniang said that…
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Wakro Sisters from Arunachal Pradesh enthrall Carnatic music lovers
Shillong, May 18: Wakro Sisters from Arunachal Pradesh enthralled the audience in the city on Sunday with their Carnatic music recital in Telugu,Tamil, Sanskrit & Malayalam languages. Ashapmai Dellang & Behelti Ama from Wakro Circle, Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh performed for the first time in Shillong accompanied by university…
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