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Shillong ropeway project to cost Rs 175 crore
Shillong, Dec 4: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday unveiled the foundation stone for the Shillong Ropeway Project, which was laid by President of India Droupadi Murmu on January 16 this year in presence of Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh. The plaque marking the ceremonial laying of foundation stone was unveiled…
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State University gets first woman VC
Shillong, Dec 4: The first State University got a woman Vice Chancellor on Wednesday. The goverment has appointed Dr Vasanthi Vijayakumar as the first VC of the Williamson Sangma State University, Tura. The VC will get a fixed pay of Rs. 2,10,000 per month with the Special Allowance of Rs…
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Meghalaya gets 2 central tourism projects for Umiam, Mawkhanu
Shillong, Dec 4: The Ministry of Tourism has announced two major projects aimed at transforming Meghalaya into a tourist destination. The projects are the development of Umiam Lake as an iconic eco-tourism hub and the creation of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) infrastructure at Mawkhanu, Shillong. The ministry has…
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Sitting in Delhi, Assam CM announces beef ban in his state in Hindi
Shillong,Dec 4: Sitting in Delhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced ban on beef in hotels and public places in Assam. Curiously, he addressed the journalists in Hindi in New Delhi to announce the decision which will have also repercussions in restaurants and public places on Assam-Meghalaya…
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Assembly building construction to be delayed by 100 days
Shillong, Dec 4: The state government’s earlier plan to hold the budget session next year in the new Assembly building in Mawdiangdiang will not be a reality after the committee on the new Assembly building construction on Wednesday extended the deadline for completion by 100 days. “The work is progressing…
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Mukul Sangma rules out rejoining Congress
Shillong, Dec 4: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has ruled out rejoining the Congress. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mukul said the political climate in the state and the country does not allow him to rejoin the Congress. To a question on floating a new party, the former chief minister…
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Katakey panel for immediate aerial survey, closure of mine openings
Shillong,Dec 3: The court appointed coal committee headed by former Judge BP Katakey has called for aerial survey to find out illegal mining of coal besides the closure of abandoned mines. The committee made the observations in the 26th report submitted to the court. In a related order, the High…
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Mukroh residents against encroachment by Karbi Council
Shillong, Dec 3: The Dorbar Shnong Mukroh Pyllun has sought the intervention of the state government stop encroachment by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) into Mukroh village under Laskein block in West Jaintia Hills district. Concerned over the issue, a delegation of the village heads also met and submitted…
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Registration begins for IMD Olympiad
Shillong, Dec 3: Registration began for Olympiad initiated by India Meteorological Department (IMD). The national meteorological olympiad on weather and climate science is for class 8, 9 and 11 students. Thangjalal Lhouvum, Head, MC Shillong India Meteorological Department said the registration started from December 1 and the state level test…
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State acknowledges community contributions
Shillong, Dec 3: A programme celebrating the communities of Meghalaya for their efforts toward community-driven progress and livelihood improvement was held at the State Convention Centre here. Named Community Talks, the event, now in its second edition, was organized by the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) as part of initiatives…
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