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Delhi hotel denies sexual assault charge by victim
Shillong, Jan 19: Hotel Tripple Tree, New Delhi has denied allegations of sexual assault by a painter in one of the rooms, where the 19-year-old victim from Meghalaya was staying. When contacted on phone, the hotel staff said that they examined the CCTV footages and there was no forced entry…
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NIFT launches VisioNxt project to empower designers
Shillong, Jan 17: The VisioNxt project, in collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is an initiative to empower the Indian craft and design community. The objective of the project is to prepare all related aspects of India’s designers, craftsmen and fashion industry…
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Postal dept unveils Shillong Golf Course as first permanent pictorial cancellation
Shillong, Jan 17: The first permanent pictorial cancellation in the Northeast Circle was unveiled on Friday at the iconic Shillong Golf Course. The event marked a significant step in celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of Meghalaya through philately. The unveiling was led by Sanjiv Ranjan, Chief Postmaster General, North…
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Rehabilitation professionals get training to empower differently abled
Shillong, Jan 17: The office of Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,(CRCSRE) Shillong under the administrative control of SVNIRTAR, Cuttack, Odisha , Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India has conducted a two-day…
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No Meghalaya winners in National Meteorological Olympiad
Shillong, Jan 17: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced winners of National Meteorological Olympiad held as part of IMD’s 150th Foundation Day celebrations. There are no winners from Meghalaya. First prize winners Class 8: Aditya Suhas Nair (Kerala) Class 9: Akshit Rawat (Punjab) Class 11: Shubham Deorari (Uttarakhand) Second prize…
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19-year-old female participant at National Youth Festival faces sexual assault
Shillong, Jan 16: A 19-year-old participant at the National Youth Festival held in New Delhi has alleged sexual assault. According to the FIR lodged with the officer- in -charge, Sadar Police Station, here on January 15 , a sports department official received a telephonic information on January 14 from a…
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Jaintia muster roll workers want review of minimum wages
Shillong, Jan 16: The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers & Labour Union (AJMRWLU) has warned of agitation if the state government fails to review basic rates of minimum wages in Meghalaya. The cabinet recently hiked minimum wages but the union says it does not commensurate with inflation. The union members…
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HNYF protests against creation of land banks
Shillong, Jan 16: HNYF on Thursday protested against creation of land banks through Invest Meghalaya Authority. HNYF activists held placards and voiced opposition to Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Act, 2024 at the civil hospital junction HNYF president Sadon Blah said the organisation is against creation of land banks…
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Cabinet amends Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Act, 2024
Shillong,Jan 15: The cabinet has approved the amendment of Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Act, 2024 to ensure that there is no ‘derogation of the Meghalaya Land Transfer Regulation Act, 1971 while promoting investments in the state. Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the chief minister…
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Cabinet amends Meghalaya anthem, incorporates Pnar in lyrics
Shillong, Jan 15: The cabinet on Wednesday amended the State Anthem by incorporating Pnar language in the lyrics. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced this after chairing the cabinet meeting. “I am happy to announce that the cabinet has today decided to amend the Meghalaya State Anthem and we are happy…
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