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Demand for regional council in Garo Hills
Shillong, Aug 5,: The Regional Council Demand Committee (RCDC), representing the Other Scheduled Tribes (OSTs)—specifically the Hajong, Koch, Boro-Kachari, Rabha, and Mann communities residing in the plain-belt areas—has submitted a memorandum and detailed constitutional explanatory note to the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).…
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Traditional heads meet CM on rights and authority
Shillong, Aug 7: After the recent meeting of the traditional institutions with the governor, the representatives of traditional institutions under the banner Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong: Ka Bri U Hynñiewtrep (SNSBH) and Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur: Ka Bri U Hynñiewtrep (SRKBH) met Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. The memorandum, submitted on…
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Seven cops injured as violence marks Hima Langrin meeting
Shillong, Aug 7: Seven police personnel were injured after two groups supporting as well as opposing the Syiem of Hima Langrin clashed each other during the meeting of Dorbar, on Friday. In a statement, the Superintendent of Police, South West Khasi Hills, Banraplang Jyrwa said that around 11.30 am, the…
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Mahila Cong seeks support to FCRA march on Aug 10
Shillong, Aug 7: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has appealed to every concerned citizen of Meghalaya to stand together in defence of institutions, constitutional values, and future by taking part in peaceful march against FCRA on Monday ( Aug 10) at 11 am. In a statement issued on Friday, Mahila…
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Number of candidates does not affect VPP
Shillong, Aug 6: Voice of the People Party (VPP) candidate Batskhem Marbo said the number of candidates for the bypoll will not affect him. “We know our own politics, we know our own issues, we know our strength, our own strategy and therefore, I don’t see any threat. We are…
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New Shillong panel writes to CBI on temple construction
Shillong, Aug 6: The New Shillong Township Development Agency (NSTDA) has sought clarification from. the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a religious temple being constructed within its Mawdiangdiang campus on government land. The agency under the Urban Affairs department wrote to DIG, CBI, ACB Shillong on August 4 seeking…
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Hawkers protest against changing decisions
Shillong, Aug 6: Braving inclement weather, the hawkers from Laitumkhrah staged a protest for the third consecutive day on Thursday at Municipal Office to condemn the manner in which decisions were changed on relocation. A statement in this regard said that despite having visited sites and suggested places where they…
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Money did not bring people but goodwill despite being a working day, claims Ardent
Shillong, Aug 6: After the culmination of the VPP-led march to the secretariat, the party president Ardent Basaiawmoit said that the people took part in the march to the secretariat spontaneously. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (Aug 6) after the march, Ardent said that no money was paid to the…
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Shops gutted by fire at Laban last stop
Shillong, Aug 5: Nine shops were gutted by fire at Laban last stop on Wednesday( August 5). According to an eye witness, the fire started around 8.30 pm from a teer counter. Fruit, vegetable and meat vendors were mostly affected. Two fire tenders were rushed in to douse the fire.…
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VPP firm on secretariat march despite CM’s appeal
Shillong, Aug 5: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said the state government has not shut its doors for discussion as the VPP is firm to march towards secretariat. Speaking to reporters, he urged the VPP to use the Assembly as the appropriate forum to raise its concerns. Sangma said the…
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