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Base laid for new secretariat at Umsawli
Shillong, Jan 21: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday laid the foundation to construct the new Assembly Secretariat at Umsawli, New Shillong Township. The occasion was 53rd Meghalaya Day. The chief minister hoped that within 3 years, some of the buildings of the civil secretariat will come up at Umsawli…
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BJP releases list of candidates for council polls
Shillong, Jan 21: The BJP has released the list of candidates for KHADC-JHADC polls. While 14 candidates are for KHADC, 3 are for JHADC. The 14 candidates for KHADC are Himanta Timung-Jirang, Manin Raja-Nongpoh, Hopingstone Marsharing-Mawhati, Brighstarfield Khongwir-Umsning, Councellor Mukhim-Mawkynrew, Elvisstar Kharbudon-Langkyrdem Laitkroh, Ebren Khongthah-Nongshken, Fairlock D Ryngksai-Nongthymmai, Kynsaibor LyngdohMalki…
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Six including four police women hurt in Mawkynrew clash
Shillong, Jan 20: Six people including four police women were injured on Monday during the clash between the police and the villagers, who protested against the decision of dorbar shnong to allot land for the construction of a school by the Ramakrishna Mission at Mawkynrew village. The unrest led to…
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1,000-day project child-centric: Ampareen
Shillong, Jan 20: The state government has initiated a 1,000-day project that is targeted at better healthcare for mother and child. Speaking at a workshop in the city on Monday, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh said the project, which is child-centric, started recently. The project will stress the…
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Rikman hopes to secure BJP rule in state without corruption
Shillong, Jan 20: Rikman Momin, who was re-elected as state BJP president on Monday, hoped that the party would rule the state without corruption. Addressing the gathering at the party office, Momin said he wishes to see a BJP goverment in Meghalaya with a focus on corruption-free governance. “One day,…
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UDP releases third list of four candidates
Shillong, Jan 20: UDP has released the third list of four candidates ,on Monday to contest the KHADC-JHADC polls. The candidates are Lee Trevor S Bareh ( Jirang) Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah (Sohiong), Anthony Khongwang( Nongshken) and Meiowan Pasi (Nangbah-Mihmyntdu)
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DC imposes curfew at Mawkynrew village
Shillong, Jan 20: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah on Monday promulgated curfew in areas under Mawkynrew village following reports of vandalism causing destruction to property and injuries to persons at Ramakrishna Mission School, Mawkynrew. “Whereas, information is received that there is a serious deterioration of law & order in…
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HNLC releases manifesto to empower Hynniewtrep people
Shillong,Jan 19: The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has released it’s manifesto for freedom, justice, equality and identity of the Hynniewtrep people. The manifesto consisting of ten chapters wants the Centre to recognise Hynniewtrep’s semi-sovereign status, engage in direct dialogue to restore autonomy and rectify decades of injustice and acknowledge…
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HITO opposes MoU with Karnataka on poultry & piggery
Shillong, Jan 19: The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has opposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karnataka for Poultry and Piggery. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday, HITO president Donbok Dkhar said that the MoU proposed to be signed between the Government of Meghalaya and…
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Guv wants community to contain drug abuse
Shillong, Jan 19: Governor CH Vijayashankar has called for community support to contain drug abuse in the state. Addressing the Public Empowerment Assembly, (Ka Dorbar Iktiar Paidbah) organised by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council on January 18, the governor led the pledge to fight against drug abuse. He read…
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