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Hynniewtrep border panel petitions human rights commission
Shillong, Jan 7: The Hynniewtrep Border Dispute Redressal Forum (HBDRF) has petitioned Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) on the alleged human rights violations by Assam against the people of Labang Nangphyllut in West Jaintia Hills district. On behalf of the forum, its leaders Thomas Passah and Chandame Sungoh stressed the…
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CS opens up about state issues in New Year
Shillong, Jan 7: Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on Tuesday replied to many a query of a group of journalists, who actually wanted to convey New Year greetings to him. Though the slip sent by the journalists was only to greet him, the chief secretary was ready to answer to the…
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Govt issues health advisory on HMPV
Shillong, Jan 7: The state government has issued health advisory to public on human metapneumovirus (HMPV) The advisory is reproduced below HEALTH ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC ON HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS(HMPV) The Health Experts Committee of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Meghalaya, convened a meeting on January 7, 2025, under the…
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Nephew kills uncle in Tura Bazar after dispute over betelnut business
Shillong, Jan 7: A 24-year-old man killed his uncle following a dispute over betelnut business in Tura, West Garo Hills on Tuesday morning. Police arrested the accused. Police said around 11.30 am, information was received that two persons were fighting at Tura Bazar and the police team from Tura Police…
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Farmers’ body seeks KHADC help to end exploitation
Shillong, Jan 6: The Khasi-Jaintia Farmers Association on Monday met the KHADC CEM Pyniaid Syiem and sought his intervention on the deduction of weight of the farmers’ produce by middle men and traders. Briefing reporters after meeting the CEM, the association’s advisor Philip Marwein said that the CEM assured the…
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Teibor Pathaw withdraws support to KHADC EC
Shillong, Jan 6: After deciding to contest as Independent fom Mawlai, Teibor Pathaw MDC on Monday withdrew support to the KHADC Executive Committee (EC). He handed over his resignation letter to the KHADC CEM Pyniaid Syiem. Earlier after announcing to contest as Independent, he sent his resignation letter to the…
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President to open golden jubilee celebrations of ICAR, Umiam
Shillong, Jan 6: President of India Droupadi Murmu will open the golden jubilee celebrations of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) at Umiam, Ri Bhoi. According to the programme, she will also visit the farmers’ expo to be held on the occasion at the venue. She will interact with the…
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Cabinet retreat in Sohra on Jan 10 & 11
Shillong, Jan 5: A cabinet retreat will be held in Sohra on January 10 and 11. According to an official source, besides the normal cabinet meeting, various development issues concerning the state will be discussed during the two-day retreat. Sohra was chosen in the New Year as the venue to…
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Pala against favouring one religion in state
Shillong, Jan 5: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee( MPCC) president Vincent Pala wanted the state government to refrain from favouring one religion. His response is after Education Minister Rakkam Sangma wanted a consecration ceremony for the inauguration of the first state university named after Capt. Williamson Sangma. In a statement issued…
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Man held for stabbing incident in city on Jan 1
Shillong, Jan 4: Saidin Ali (in picture) involved in grievously hurting Deva Kharkongor (23) of Nongsohphoh on January 1 has been arrested, police said. The arrest was made after a chase by Jhalupara Police. Deva was stabbed by Saidin(27) with scissors causing injuries to the victim’s eyes and ribs. He…
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