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Delhi hospital engages with Civil Hospital on kidney, liver & cancer care
Shillong, April 28: New Delhi based Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI) Hospital on Monday hosted a scientific session in Shillong to share Insights on kidney, liver & cancer care. Expert doctors from the PSRI Hospital held the session at Civil Hospital, Shillong. The experts spoke about emerging advancements in kidney,…
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HC wants status report on detection of excess coal in East Jaintia Hills
Shillong, April 28: The High Court of Meghalaya wanted a detailed status report on the detection of excess coal in East Jaintia Hills. While hearing a PIL, the court directed this after the 28th interim report filed by Justice (Retd) BP Katakey Committee has revealed the detection of huge quantity…
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CoMSO seeks probe into MGNREGA anomalies in Demdema Block
Shillong, April 28: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has sought an inquiry into anomalies in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in the Demdema C&RD Block, including all NonTribal Village Employment Councils (VECs), particularly in Muslimdominated villages. CoMSO representing various civil societies…
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David Syiemlieh receives Padma Shri award
Shillong, April 28: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Shri to Prof. David R. Syiemlieh in the field of Literature and Education during a ceremony held in New Delhi on April 28. The president handed over 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri Awards for 2025…
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BJP state mahila leader slams Cong counterpart over Pahalgam
Shillong, April 28: After the Congress Mahila Congress leader Joplin Shylla opposed closure of shops on Monday to protest Pahalgam terror, citing that it is affecting the poor, Susuki Pariat, President, Mahila Morcha, BJP, Meghalaya Pradesh, slammed the former by saying that the Congress has zero responsibility towards the nation.…
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City remains shut for victims of Pahalgam
Shillong, April 28: The city on Monday responded spontaneously to protest against the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir that killed 26 people. Shops and business establishments in Khyndailad (Police Bazar) and in biggest market Iewduh (Bara Bazar) remained shut. Business activities were affected in many parts of the city. Vehicular…
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NEHUSU president held for assaulting professor
Shillong, April 28: Police on Monday arrested the president of the North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) Sandy Sohtun for assaulting assistant professor of the university’s Hindi department Alok Singh, on April 24. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said police took the accused into custody after…
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Shillong Muslim Union condemns Pahalgam attack
Shillong, April 27: The Shillong Muslim Union (SMU) has condemned the recent terror attack at Pahalgam. Assistant General Secretary of SMU Noor Nongrum said the SMU unequivocally condemns the heinous terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians in Pahalgam. “We express our deepest sorrow and solidarity with the victims and their families…
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Fellowship brings together stories from NE for children
Shillong, April 26: After six months of research, cultural exploration, and creative collaboration, The Forgotten Folklore Project (TFFP) Fellowship graduation 2024-25 and storytelling handbook launch were held in the city on Saturday. Launched by the Sauramandala Foundation and supported by The/Nudge Institute, in collaboration with StoryWeaver by Pratham Books, the…
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NEHU VC seeks adequate police force in NEHU
Shillong, April 26: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla has urged the state government to deploy sufficient police personnel at the Shillong Campus for the safety and security of teachers and administrative staff. Shukla held an online meeting with the NEHU faculty on Saturday to condemn the incident of assault on…
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