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Tura medical college on right track
Shillong, March 12: The state government said it was committed to make the Tura Government Medical College functional. In reply to a question by Mukul Sangma (TMC) in the Assembly on Wednesday, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh said the government will fast track the completion of the project by 2026-27. The…
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Opp irked over 8-year delay in paying electrocution compensation
Shillong, March 12: Opp member Charles Pyngrope has expressed concern over the delay in compensation to a victim of electrocution in Dadenggre, West Garo Hills for 8 years. During the question hour, Dadenggre MLA Rupa Marak (TMC) wanted to know the status of compensation given to the victims of electrocution…
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Govt vehicle torched in city
Shillong, March 12: A vehicle of Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation was set on fire by goons in the early hours on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 2.50 am and the vehicle was parked on the road side in Nongmensong Dongkadiang area. Though the incident comes after the talks with…
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Court asks CBI to provide list of witnesses in education scam
Shillong, March 11:The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide the final list of witnesses of the 2009 education job scam. The bench headed by Chief Justice IP Mukerji said, “In those circumstances, today this court proceeds to hear the main application under…
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CM harps on three changes in Investment Act
Shillong, March 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reminded about three amendments to Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation Act, 2024 after the government held a meeting with the KSU. The students’ body wanted scrapping of the Act. Proposed changes (i) The the Act will not dilute any provision of The…
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Govt-KSU talks fail
Shillong, March 11: The talks initiated by the state government with the KSU on Tuesday failed as the former refused to keep in abeyance the implementation of Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation Act, 2024. The state government will take up the Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation (Amendment) Bill…
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KSU protests against investment Act, railway on Garrison Bridge leading to Assembly
Shillong, March 11: The KSU activists staged protests on Tuesday on the Garrison Bridge leading to Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Rilbong demanding scrapping of Meghalaya State Investment Promotion Facilitation (MSIPF) Act 2024. The amendment to the Act was tabled in Assembly in the form of Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation(…
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NEHU VC writes open letter to students, wants dialogue
Shillong, March 10: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla has urged the students to initiate dialogue with him to end the impasse in the University. In an appeal issued on Monday, the VC said, “I am always open to discussion and committed to your well-being. Let us work together to rebuild…
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CM wears eri silk shirt in Assembly to boost weavers
Shillong, March 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday drew the attention of the members in the Assembly on an eri silk shirt he was wearing to promote the fabric and the weavers. Replying to the discussion on the Budget 2024-25, the chief minister also said he would send the…
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Conrad paints a rosy picture of state finance
Shillong, March 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has downplayed criticism from the opposition members that the state government is funding projects from loans. He also assured the House that Meghalaya will not fall into debt trap. Giving an elaborate reply following the discussion on the budget 2024-25 in the Assembly…
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