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Counter FR filed against activist in Tura
Shillong, March 31: The husband of activist Jaynie Sangma has filed a counter FIR against activisti Greneth M. Sangma for mocking his wife on social media by calling her “Jaynie Chowdhury,” deliberately twisting her surname to humiliate her, ignoring the matrilineal traditions of Garo society. Earlier, Greneth had filed an…
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CoMSO sets deadline of 45 days for SIR, amendment of ST list
Shillong, March 31: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has decided to set a deadline of 45 days to initiate a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and amend the ST list to exclude other tribes. CoMSO held an executive committee meeting on Tuesday to discuss these issues. The Centre and…
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VPP executive panel nod to Batskhem
Shillong, March 31: The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), in its recently held executive meeting, formally approved the candidature of Dr. Batskhem Myrboh as recommended by the State Election Committee to be the party’s official candidate for the forthcoming by-election to the 1-Shillong…
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Tourism department justifies Taj Umiam Resort & Spa
Shillong, March 31: The tourism department has justified construction of Taj Umiam Resort & Spa despite opposition from many quarters. The Green-Tech Foundation and Meghalaya Mahila Congress had opposed the project citing environmental concerns. The Foundation had also initiated a signature campaign (in picture). Full text of clarification below DEPARTMENT…
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Silome James, accused in Raja Raghuvanshi case appears before court
Shillong, March 30: Silome James, one of the accused in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, appeared before the court here on Monday. Advocate Devesh Sharma (in picture), who accompanied James, said the charges against him are conspiracy and sections under Arms Act. The second chargesheet found James guilty of the offence…
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Supply of commercial LPG cylinders rises to 70%
Shillong, March 30: The supply of commercial LPG cylinders has increased to 70%. This was informed by Director of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Saloni Verma said on Monday. Addressing a press conference, Verma said that domestic supply has remained steady. “The government of India has also been taking…
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Kidnapping twist to killing of Dilseng
Shillong, March 30: The Nangrimingin A’chik Dol (NAD) leader Francis Marak has alleged that the death of activist Dilseng Sangma is linked to kidnapping of his youngest sister by some indigenous people. Earlier, it was reported that the ACHIK activist, Dilseng was killed while he and others were inspecting illegal…
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BJP MDC wants administrator’s rule in GHADC
Shillong, March 30: BJP leader Bernard Marak has sought the intervention of Governor CH Vijayashankar to bring the GHADC under administrator’s rule. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with the governor, Bernard said,” The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council should be brought under administrator’s rule for the six-month extended period”.…
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Bernard blames Congress for unrest in Garo Hills
Shillong, March 30: Tura MDC Bernard Marak has blamed the Congress for the unrest in Garo Hills. In response to the allegations of the Congress that many arrested youths, in connection with the incident, were from the BJP, Marak said, “The unrest in Garo Hills has stemmed from a Congress-affiliated,…
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16 held for prostitution near religious places in city
Shillong, March 29: Police arrested 16 persons for immoral activities indicative of prostituion near religious places. In a statement issued on Sunday, the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said, “Following several complaints received from various concerned citizens and local stake holders that sex workers are operating from different locations…
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