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Four more held in bike theft cases
Shillong, March 17: After the arrest of the accused Shabamutlang Syiemlieh (23) involved in a bike theft from Golflinks on March 2, four more accused persons, were arrested from Jowai on Tuesday. Following this, the police also seized bikes and disassembled parts of bikes. The arrested four have been identified…
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Concern over price hike, shortage of LPG cylinders
Shillong, March 17: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress, under the leadership of Joplyn Scott Shylla, held a protest at Motphran and Nongstoin bazaar to condemn the recent price hike and the shortage of LPG gas cylinders in the state, on March 16. The Mahila Congress highlighted that the rising prices and…
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Sauramandala gets UN Best Innovator Award for renewable energy project
Shillong, March 17: A renewable energy initiative undertaken by the Sauramandala Foundation under the Small Grants Programme (SGP) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) has been recognised for the Best Innovator Award at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026. The award was announced…
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Weapons seized in West Garo Hills
Shillong, March 17: Several weapons were recovered from vehicles in Tura West Garo Hills, on March 16. Police suspect instigation by ACHIK NGO group. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the West Garo Hills police chief Abraham Sangma said that , during routine checking at Aramile, they intercepted a number of…
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Over 28 held for violence in Garo Hills
Shillong. March 16: Over 28 persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent violent incidents in Garo Hills region. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong told reporters that not less than 28 arrests have been made so far. “Now again if you further ask me…
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Govt plans four laning of Umshyrpi-Barik point road
Shillong, March 16: The state government plans four lanes from Umshyrpi Bridge to Barik Point after scrapping the elevated corridor. The initiative is after consultations with the Army and highway agencies found the fly‑over unviable. “The proposal of an elevated road seems to be not that feasible. We decided recently…
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Tynsong downplays politicisation of GH situation
Shillong,March 16: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong downplayed the question as to whether the GHADC tenure extension is aimed at buying time for the ruling National People’s Party before contesting the polls. Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said on Monday, “There is nothing political. I think right now we don’t talk…
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GHADC tenure extended for six months
Shillong, March 16: The cabinet on Monday decided to extend the tenure of the GHADC for another six months from April 18. This was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who is holding the District Council Affairs portfolio.
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21 MDCs elect Dhormonath Sangma as next CEM
Shillong, March 16: As many as 21 MDCs of the GHADC elected NPP’s Dhormonath Sangma from Naguapara as the next CEM. The Governor notified election of Sangma during the session in the House. Though a no-confidence motion was scheduled on Monday in the House, the resignation of the CEM Albinush…
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Former MDC held from his residence for violence in Garo Hills
Shillong,March 16: Police on Monday arrested former Balachanda MDC Sofiur Rahman. According to the police, Rahman was arrested from his residence at Bhaitbari The arrest was made in the morning, based on his speeches and posts, which were in a communal tone, resulting in violence. He was arrested U/S 192/196(1)/353(1)(2)/57…
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