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Activist alleges illegal transportation of boulders from Bhutan
Shillong, Dec 28: Social activist Cherian Momin wanted an independent probe into into illegal practices of transportation of boulders from Bhutan to Bangladesh through Meghalaya. In a letter to the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Momin wanted the government to take action to halt illegal transportation activities and enforce legal…
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HYC asks police to arrest church desecrator
Shillong, Dec 28: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) wanted the state government to take action against Akash Sagar and his accomplices for their insult and disrespect inside a church at Mawlynnong. HYC president Roykupar Synrem said in a statement that this is a direct attack on people following Christian faith…
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Church body, BJP condemn desecration incident
Shillong, Dec 27:The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders Forum (KJCLF), state BJP and its women’s wing have expressed anguish over the desecration of Mawlynnong church by an individual. In a statement, Rev.Dr EH Kharkongor, the secretary of KJCLF, said that besides the disturbance created by Akash Sagar in Mawlynnong church, there…
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Former VC Tandon recollects Manmohan’s visit to NEHU in 2009
Shillong, Dec 27: The North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) had a distinguished visitor on January 3, 2009. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, was the Chief Guest at the 96th Indian Science Congress held at NEHU 15 years back. Pramod Tandon, who was the NEHU…
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CPC concerned over desecration of church
Shillong, Dec 26: The Central Puja Committee (CPC), Meghalaya has noted with anguish a video, presently circulating on social media, wherein one individual by the name of Akash Sagar is seen involved in deliberately outraging and violating the religious sanctity of a church located in Mawlynnong in East Khasi Hills.…
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Kisen Wanniang receives Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Shillong, Dec 26:The President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children, including one from Meghalaya, on Thursday. The award was given in seven categories. Kisen Wanniang received the award for his exemplary bravery. 15-year-old Wanniang from Mawlangwir, South West Khasi Hills displayed extraordinary…
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Activist files FIR against Mawlynnong church desecration
Shillong, Dec 26: Social activist Angela Rangad has filed a complaint against a person pretending to be a preacher at a local church.in East Khasi Hills. In the FIR filed with the Laitumkhrah police station, Rangad said recently she came across videos on social made, Facebook and Instagram posted by…
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Concern over plight of homeless people in city
Shillong, Dec 23: Kyrsoibor Pyrtuh, Member, State Level Monitoring Committee on Shelter for Urban Homeless has urged the monitoring committee state chief to address the plight of homeless people during winter. In a letter addressed to K W Marbaniang, the. Chairman, State Level Monitoring Committee, Pyrtuh said it pains him…
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NPP releases second list for JHADC polls
Shillong, Dec 23: The National People’s Party (NPP) has released its second list of six candidates for the JHADC polls. The candidates are: Remdorkupar Lyngdoh from Saphai, Warmanship Shadap from Mowkaiaw, Dr Dashemlok Isniaw Kjam from Jowai North, Krison Langstang from Sumer, Aibor Hima Darnei from Saipung Nongkhlieh and Daiapher…
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Groups protest against road blockade by Hindu group on Mawsynram cave issue
Shillong, Dec 23: Many groups have opposed the move by an Assam based NGO to resort to road blockade over not allowing worship at Mawjymbuin cave in Mawsynram. HITO and banned HNLC on Monday reacted to the move. While the HNLC has threatened to shut down every Hindu temple if…
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