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Number of deletion after SIR exercise stands at 1,80,402
Shillong, Aug 5: Chief Electoral Officer BD R Tiwari said on Wednesday (Aug 5) that during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, 1,80,402 electors (7.68% of the total electorate) were identified under the Absent, Shifted, Deceased and Duplicate (ASDD) categories. Their names will be deleted from the electoral roll. The draft…
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Police solve murder case in WJH
Shillong, Aug 3: West Jaintia Hills police solved the murder case of Damehi Mulieh (28) His body was recovered from Khlichriat, East Jaintia Hills on July 31. Three accused persons have been arrested. On July 31,Jowai police received information that a Maruti Alto K10 (Registration No. ML05 AG 0285) belonging…
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Forest dept seizes elephant tusks & pangolin scales
Shillong, Aug 3 : The Meghalaya Forest Department has achieved significant success in its ongoing efforts to combat wildlife crime through two intelligence-led enforcement operations conducted by the Nongpoh Wildlife Range under the Khasi Hills Wildlife Division in Ri Bhoi District. On July18, acting on specific intelligence received from the…
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State launches Mission Clouded Leopard for conservation of State Animal
Shillong, Aug 4: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has announced the launch of Mission Clouded Leopard, the state’s flagship programme dedicated to the conservation of the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, observed on 4 August…
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Flash flood likely in Ri Bhoi & Eastern West Khasi Hills
Shillong, Aug 4: Flash Flood is most likely to occur at many places over Ri Bhoi and Eastern West Khasi Hills districts during the next 24 hours. Widespread water logging in many parts of low-lying areas including Jorabat and neighbouring watershed; disruption of traffic and travel routes may be affected,…
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Joint action panel moves KHADC against cable car
Shillong, Aug 3: The Joint Action Committee Against the Shillong Ropeway Project and for the Protection of the Lum Shyllong Catchment met the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council CEM to immediately stop work. The JAC, in a letter to the CEM said the proposed ropeway from Riat Laban to Shillong…
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Deputy CM for dialogue with VPP on state issues
Shillong, Aug 3: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has said the government’s doors are open to all political parties in the wake of proposed protest march to secretariat by VPP on August 6. Speaking to reporters, he urged elected leaders not to resort to protest marches. According to Dhar, the…
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HC follows up lawyer’s assault, wants safety of women advocates & interns
Shillong, Aug 3: High Court of Meghalaya has followed up the attack on the lawyer accused of molesting an intern and the safety of women advocates and interns. During the hearing of the matter on Monday (Aug 3), the division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Judge W…
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Goons hurl petrol bombs at pollution control board office in city
Shillong, Aug 3: Two petrol bombs were hurled at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) office, on Monday afernoon. According to the police, two masked men on scooters hurled petrol bombs targetting two spots inside the premises. The incident occurred between 12 pm and 12:30 pm. Pollution control board lodged…
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Cooperating with police: Advocate
Shillong, Aug 2: The advocate accused of molesting the intern has said he is fully cooperating with the police to complete the investigation. In a statement issued here on August 1, the advocate AH Hazarika said that the police recorded the statement of his juniors who were present during the…
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