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NEHU VC targets two professors for their alleged role in unrest in NEHU
Shillong, Nov 28: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla named two professors for allegedly creating unrest in NEHU. The two professors are yet to respond though WhatsApp messages were sent to them for their response by this reporter. In the second annexure (below) sent to the union secretary, education Shukla made…
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Clash between NEHU VC & acting VC comes to fore
Shillong, Nov 28: The acting Vice Chancellor N Saha has issued an order on November 22 making the directions of the Vice Chancellor PS Shukla null and void. However, in a letter addressed to the Centre, Shukla complained against the acting VC. In an order issued to all the concerned…
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NEHU VC seeks central security, wants to join on Dec 2
Shillong, Nov 28: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla has sought security from the Centre by stating that the security in the state is not adequate. Shukla also said in the letter to the Centre on November 27 that he will assume duty on December 2. Full text of the letter…
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Looting of two city churches in 48 hours
Shillong, Nov 27: Two churches were looted within 48 hours in the city. After materials and money were stolen from Grotto church, Laitumkhrah, in the wee hours on Tuesday, another incident was reported from Unitarian Church, Madan Laban. Regarding the incident in Madan Laban, a police source said that the…
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NEHU VC plans to come back after leave
Shillong, Nov 27: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla is planning to come back after the expiry of his leave on November 29. According to sources, Shukla is keen to come back though the teachers and the students of the University are opposing his return. The sources said that the VC…
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CM, new MLA rule out coalition & cabinet change
Shillong, Nov 27: The new Gambegre MLA Mehtab Chandee Sangma and her husband and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma ruled out any change in the coalition and the cabinet. The tally of NPP MLAs is 32 after Mehtab’s win. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, they said that the win in Gambegre…
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Rs 28 lakh spent on IGP police point renovation
Shillong, Nov 26:The state government spent Rs 28 lakh on renovation of IGP point. The area was unveiled on November 15 by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and officials. An official source said Rs 28 lakh includes electrical works. What is visible…
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Two-member NEHU probe panel returns to Delhi
Shillong, Nov 26: The two-member committee appointed by the Centre on NEHU issue completed its probe and returned to New Delhi on Tuesday. An official source said the members returned to Delhi on Tuesday and they will submit the report to the union ministry of education. They had a meeting…
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Burglary in Laitumkhrah grotto chapel
Shillong, Nov 26: Thieves broke into grotto chapel, Laitumkhrah and stole cash and electronic goods. A church functionary said the incident took place in the wee hours of Tuesday. The burglars broke open three steel almirahs, donation boxes and decamped with a laptop, LCD remote and cash. The lost cash…
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State to notify vending zones
Shillong, Nov 26: The state goverment said on Tuesday that the department expects to notify the vending zones and communicate this to the eligible hawkers at the earliest. In a statement issued, the Additional Secretary, Urban Affairs Department said the hawkers will be given 30 days to relocate after the…
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