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BLO removed for declaring voter dead
Shillong, Oct 18: A booth level officer, who declared a voter dead, was removed from.duty. Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said that the BLO was removed and inquiry was on. Terming the development as shocking and unfortunate, the CEO regretted and extended his apology to the voter. However, the voter…
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SIR anomaly: Voter declared dead wants to get back original EPIC
Shillong, Oct 18: A voter from Nongkrem constituency was declared dead in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Meghalaya. After realising the mistake, the election machinery registered for a new voter ID without the consent of the voter, who wants the old EPIC number. Under pressure, the voter’s name…
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Three UDP MLAs to join NPP on Monday
Shillong, Oct 18: Three out of the remaining four UDP MLAs-Paul Lyngdoh, Nujorki Sungoh and Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar will join the NPP on Monday( Oct 19). The development comes after the Speaker accepted the merger of eight UDP MLAs with the BJP. This was informed by UDP legislator Paul Lyngdoh.…
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Caravan to boost tourism in state
Shillong, Oct 18: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has launched ‘Latei on Wheels’, a locally owned motor caravan procured under the CM Elevate scheme, as part of the inauguration of The Pavillion opposite Ward’s Lake in Shillong recently. Latei on Wheels is owned by Manbha Khonglah, Proprietor of Latei Ville Inn,…
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Youths seek more participation in harmony meet in future
Shillong, Oct 18: Youths have sought greater participation in harmony meeting in future. The 33rd All Faith-All Religion, Sadbhavana Sammelan(Get Together of Harmony) of Central Puja Committee, Meghalaya was held at Rilbong Durga Puja Mandapam hosted by Rilbong Durga Puja Committee(RDPC). The highlight of this year’s get together was the…
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Ri Bhoi village wants school building with modified design
Shillong, Oct 18: Residents of Nongspung A village in Ri Bhoi district have sought the intervention of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to expedite the construction of a new school building promised during his visit to the village on May 22, 2025. Thry also raised serious concerns over the proposed building…
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UDP chief’s petition for MLAs’ disqualification rejected not on merit but on technical ground
Shillong, Oct 17: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma rejected the petition filed by UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh to disqualify 8 UDP MLAs not on merit but on technical ground. In the last paragraph of the order, the Speaker said, “This order is confined to the scrutiny of the petition under Sub-rules…
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Joint Action Committee against ropeway project gives 10-day deadline to govt
Shillong, Oct 17: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Shillong ropeway project and for protection of Lum Shyllong set 10-day deadline for the government to scrap the plan. The committee, mostly comprising women, took out a rally from Last Stop, Laban to the Sericulture Farm where the project starts. After…
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Speaker recognises merger of 8 UDP MLAs
Shillong, Oct 17: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma has recognised the merger of 8 UDP MLAs with the BJP. The order was notified on October 16. In a separate order, the Speaker rejected the disqualification petition filed by the UDP against the MLAs. The order of merger below No. LB. LB.112/LA/2026/43.,…
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Panel on Shree Cement holds hearing, examines submissions
Shillong, Oct 16: The fact-finding committee on Shree Cement project held a hearing here on Friday (Oct 16). The committee is examining the representations submitted by various groups and individuals. Speaking to reporters, Commissioner and Secretary in-charge of Home (Political) Cyril V D Diengdoh, who heads the panel, said the…
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