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KSU seeks legal action against molestation by NEIGRIHMS nurse
Shillong, July 13: The Khasi Students’ Union sought legal action against molestation of a minor by a male nurse in NEIGRIHMS besides seeking further action against those who supported the accused. A delegation led by KSU general secretary Reuben Najiar met the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem. In response,…
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Three held for vandalising home stay
Shillong, July 13: Police have arrested three adults hailing from UP and three minors for threatening staff and vandalising the Oakwood home stay in Risa Colony, here. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem told reporters that a complaint was lodged on July 11. “Regarding the incident which happened at the…
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Owner & contractor appear before police after tragedy in well
Shillong, July 13: The police have summoned the owner and contractor after five workers died in a well in Lapalang, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also assured action following the incident . The chief minister said he will explore how to financially help the family. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said…
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Bail to Sonam a set back, but war is not lost: Police
Shillong, July 13: East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem has said bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, is a setback but added that the war is not lost. The bail granted by the trial court was upheld by the High Court…
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Service provider issues arbitration notice to MCA
Shillong, July 13: The Guwahati-based service provider, Lone Tree has issued a notice to Meghalaya Cricket Association ( MCA) president and secretary informing about appointment of an arbitrator to realise the pending dues of over Rs 93 lakh. In the letter issued on July 3, Shubojit Roy, Director, Lone Tree…
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Pineapple festival ends in Delhi; CM sings with musicians
Shillong, July 12: As the curtains came down on the 4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival at Dilli Haat on Sunday, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma delighted visitors by picking up the guitar and singing alongside young musicians from the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme (CM-MGMP), turning the festival finale into…
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Mahila Congress condemns sexual abuse
Shillong, July 12: Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has condemned the alleged aexual assault of young women. In a statement, the Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress president Joplyn Shylla said it condemns the alleged acts committed by Jonathan Pachuau against young college girls. “If the allegations are true, such acts represent a…
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Plea to keep in abeyance FCRA amendment
Shillong, July 12: Former Phulbari Block Committee President (Indian Youth Congress, Meghalaya) Abu Sabir Mondal, has sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding FCRA. He has also petitioned Union Home Minister and the leadership of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). “This appeal is not on behalf…
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Landslide at 101 army area causes inconvenience
Shillong, July 12: A landslide occurred on the intervening night of July 11-12 at 101 area, Upper Shillong. Sources said that the reason could be poor maintenance, use of poor quality materials and non-adherence to set standard by NHIDCL Shillong. The fall of wall resulted in traffic congestion and inconvenience…
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Police issue look-out notice to get Mizo youth for sexual exploitation
Shillong,July 11: Police have issued a look-out notice for a Mizo student of a city college for sexual exploitation of several victims. According to East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, as the accused is absconding, a look-out notice was issued. The student went to Aizawl from Shillong during the summer…
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