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Lawjynriew Dorbar Shnong attains 150 years
Shillong, March 28: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma opened the sesquicentennial celebrations of Lawjynriew Dorbar Shnong, on Saturday. The event was held at Lawjynriew Football Ground, Nongthymmai. Also present were Minister, Education, Information & Public Relations etc Lakhmen Rymbui, MLA, Nongthymmai, Charles Pyngrope and Chief Executive Member, KHADC, Winston Tony Lyngdoh. Addressing…
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Police identify accused in threat case
Shillong, March 28: Police have identified the accused who threatened a driver at Rilbong point here on Saturday. After the circulation of the video in this regard, police acted swiftly to identify the accused as there was a speculation that he was a policeman. An official said the identity of…
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Govt signs MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
Shillong, March 27: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the State of Meghalaya and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India under the flagship programme was signed on Friday in New Delhi for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. The event was graced by C. R. Patil, Union Minister; Conrad K.…
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Over 30 held for GH violence
Shillong, March 27: More than 30 persons were arrested following the violence in Garo Hills. A police official said the family members of the arrested persons were informed about their arrests. The accused are lodged in various jails in the state. Amid the arrests, an FIR against activist Jaynie Sangma…
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Mahila Cong against Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment
Shillong, March 27: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress under the leadership of Joplyn Scott Shylla condemned the recently introduced amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in the Lok Sabha, terming it deeply dangerous and alarming in its implications for civil society and democratic functioning in India. “This amendment…
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Govt writes to Centre for more supply of commercial LPG
Shillong, March 26: Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Methodius Dkhar has written to the Centre seeking a 50-60 percent increase in the supply of LPG for commercial purpose as it will affect state’s tourism industry. “We have written to the union minister to increase the supply that they…
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KSU moves govt on migrants, transparent recruitments
Shillong, March 26: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has moved Chief Secretary Dr Shakil P Ahmed on pending demands. The demands are implementation of amendments to the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety & Security) of Migrant Workers Act, 2020, reforms in the district selection committees, withdrawal of a directive asking school…
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Plea to set up Khyndailad Cultural Centre
Shillong, March 26: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has initiated a campaign demanding construction of Khyndailad Cultural Centre.The HYC also circulated pamphlets raising awareness in this regard. The council warned that Shillong’s historical heart is at risk of losing its indigenous identity.The pamphlet under the banner, “Save Khyndailad, Save Our Identity…
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HYC president appears before police on speech in Motphran
Shillong, March 26: Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) President Roy Kupar Synrem has appeared at the Lumdiengjri police station in connection with a suo motu FIR on alleged communal speech at Motphran . A case was registered against Synrem for his speech at the meeting on March 11, organised by the…
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City author’s book an attraction in international conference in Delhi
Shillong, March 25: City author’s book ‘Great Minds on India’ was the attraction during the International conference of the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, which took place from March 13 to 15 at Hotel Crowne Plaza in Rohini, New Delhi. To honour more than 500 international and national…
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