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Court for speed detection devices
Shillong, Jan 28: High Court of Meghalaya has asked the state to ensure that speed detection devices, wherever required are suitably installed and maintained. While disposing of a PIL moved by Romilton Pahsyntiew, the division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh said that the government should …
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Katakey panel to report illegal coal mining to high court
Shillong, Jan 28: The high-court appointed coal committee led by BP Katakey will report to the High Court of Meghalaya about illegal coal mining in Meghalaya. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the concerned officials on Tuesday here, Katakey admitted that the issues related to illegal coal mining will…
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Daughter’s poem, bhujia & cigarette companions for Tarun
Shillong, Jan 27: A poem scribbled on a piece of paper by his daughter, single packets of bhujia and cigarettes were the companions for the eternal journey of Tarun Bhartiya, on Monday. Tarun was cremated at Jhalupara electric crematorium in the city without any rituals according to his wish. “He…
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Bryan Adams concert spoils part of football turf
Shillong, Jan 27 Workers were engaged to grow grass on a damaged portion of the natural football turf at the JN Stadium in Polo Grounds following the concert of Bryan Adams held on December 10 last. Repair of the damaged portion has been going on for the last two weeks. What…
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Houses gutted in fire in Jhalupara
Shillong, Jan 27: Two houses were damaged due to a fire incident at Jhalupara on Monday afternoon. According to the police, residents were away when the incident took place. The houses belonged to Sarada Pradhan. Four fire tenders were rushed in to control the fire. Like in every part of…
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Mahila Cong against Khasis taking patrilineal titles
Shillong, Jan 27: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress, under the leadership of Joplyn S. Shylla, said those who adopt father’s surname should not be considered as Khasis. “We assert that individuals who choose to adopt the father’s surname should not be classified as Khasis, Shylla said in a statement. The…
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BJP to provide monthly honorarium to empower traditional heads like Syiem, Doloi, Sordar & Rangbah Shnong
Shillong, Jan 27: The BJP has released manifesto for KHADC-JHADC polls highlighting monthly honorarium to empower traditional heads like Syiem, Doloi, Sordar & Rangbah Shnong. Other promises below *Financial assistance of Rs 2000 per month to registered local domestic workers, taxi drivers, widows, single mothers and labourers facilitated by the…
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Land banks to comply with land transfer act & district councils: Guv
Shillong, Jan 26: Governor CH Vijayashankar has said creation of land banks will not dilute the provisions of land transfer act and district councils. Addressing the gathering at the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Polo Ground here on Sunday, the governor said, “New Land banks are being created in full…
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‘A warm, lovely person who was passionate about so many things’
I first met Tarun during the shoot of my film Forever Young with Lou Majaw in Shillong. We met at St Mary’s Convent where Lou was performing. Tarun came up to me and asked me who I was. He said he used to show my film, A Magic Mystic Marketplace,…
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Padma Shri: A belated birthday gift to David Syiemlieh
Shillong, Jan 25: President of India on Saturday approved conferment of Padma Shri to historian David Reid Syiemlieh for 2025. The recognition is in the field of literature and education. Syiemlieh, who turned 72 on January 23, agreed that it is a belated birthday gift to him. ‘I am humbled…
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