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Students need not appear for Common University Entrance Test
Shillong, Jan 13: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday opened the state’s first owned university – “Captain Williamson Sangma State University” and said the students who pursue studies under the university need not appear for CUET. Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Snaiwbhalang Dhar, Education Minister Rakkam Sangma…
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Coal panel led by retired judge for action against deputy commissioner
Shillong, Jan 12: The court-appointed committee dealing with Meghalaya related coal issues has said action should be initiated against the Deputy Commissioner of the district in Assam where coal mine tragedy occured on January 6. Justice (retired) BP Katakey said for illegal coal mining, the government should fix responsibility on…
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‘What about Hudderfield, victim of accident during Cherry Blossom Festival’ ?
Shillong, Jan 12: Mixed response has emerged after Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh stopped to help two injured tourists from Assam at Mawkdok, Sohra on Sunday morning. While some hailed this as a positive example of good samaritans, others pointed out about the timing of the…
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CM, Ampareen help injured tourists in Sohra
Shillong,Jan 12: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh stopped at Mawkdok, Sohra to help two tourists from Assam who were injured on Sunday morning. “The tourists were in their vehicle on their way back from Sohra and they met with an accident at Mawkdok They sustained minor…
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Two-day cabinet retreat in Sohra concludes
Sohra, Jan 11 :The two-day cabinet retreat chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma at Sohra concluded on Saturday. The two -day cabinet retreat was divided into different thematic sessions, wherein senior government officials presented the challenges and strategies and push growth and development in the state. The cabinet retreat, first…
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AICC leader confidant of Cong victory in KHADC & JHADC
Shillong, Jan 11: All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge Meghalaya A Chellakumar said the party will form the next executive committee (EC) in KHADC and JHADC. “We will definitely revive the Congress. In this district council election, we will definitely form the council,” said Chellakumar.. He was in Shillong to…
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NPP releases second list; Sosthenes Sohtun, Samlin in fray
Shillong,Jan 11: The National People’s Party (NPP) has released its second list to contest the council polls. While sitting MLA Sosthenes Sohtun will contest from Jirang, former legislator Samlin Malngiang will be from Sohiong. Others are Dr Amanda Annete Pakyntein – Mawkynrew, Joplin Sten – Mawhati, Elias Kharbihkhiew – Sohryngkham…
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Day 1 of Cabinet Retreat focuses on collaboration by departments
Shillong, Jan 10: The Day-1 of Cabinet Retreat was held at Sohra, attended by Conrad Sangma, Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and Senior Civil Servants. The retreat comprised interactive sessions focused on specific themes, aiming to foster dialogue and collaboration across departments. The retreat is scheduled from January 10 to January…
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Five women to represent Meghalaya at R-Day programme in Delhi
Shillong, Jan 10: Five distinguished women from Meghalaya will attend the Republic Day Parade this year at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. They are part of a special group of 35 representatives from the North East, showcasing the region’s contributions to the vision of Swarnim Bharat. There will be 10,000…
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No district status for Sohra as cabinet holds retreat
Sohra, Jan 10: Cabinet retreat is being held at Hotel Polo Orchid here but the government is yet to decide on district status to the heritage place despite demands. After the cabinet meeting on Friday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma admitted that Sohra (Cherrapunji), Dadenggre among other areas are seeking district…
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