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Conference on JICA-assisted forestry projects in city
Shillong, Nov 13: The 13th National Conference on JICA-Assisted Forestry Projects in India kicked off on Wednesdsy , marking an important annual gathering focused on advancing sustainable forestry practices across the nation. This year, the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA) is hosting the event, bringing together forestry experts, policymakers, and…
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HC takes up suo motu case on NEHU issue
Shillong, Nov 13: High Court of Meghalaya has taken suo motu PIL on NEHU affairs. The PIL is Registrar General vs Union goverment. Advocate P. Yobin, mentioned the affairs of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and requested the court to take suo motu cognizance of the same and pass appropriate…
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NEHU gets two pro-vice chancellors
Shillong, Nov 13: NEHU Vice Chancellor has appointed two pro-vice chancellors- Femeline K Marak, department of Garo for Tura and SM Sungoh, department of Education NEHU for Shillong, on Wednesday. NEHUSU has rejected the order of the vice chancellor to appoint pro-vice chancellors for Shillong and Tura campus. NEHUSU general…
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Gambegre bypoll records over 90% voter turnout
Shillong, Nov 13: The Gambegre bypoll recorded over 90 percent voter turn out, on Wednesday. Briefing reporters after the bypoll, CEO BDR Tiwari said that as per the percentage reported at 6 pm, it is 90.84. “The final figure is likely to change He said the bypoll was conducted peacefully.
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Gambegre bypoll update : 67.8% turnout at 2 pm
Shillong, Nov 13: Gambegre bypoll witnessed 67.8% voter turn out at 2 pm. There are 16881 male eligible voters and 16207 are female voters. The total voters for the the bypoll is 33088 According to officials, VVPAT was replaced at Rongkon Songital LPS at the start of the poll while…
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Mondal seeks funds for Smart Meter project
Shillong, Nov 12: Power Minister AT Mondal, who attended the all India power ministers’ conference at New Delhi, has sought additional funds for Smart Meter under RDSS from Ministry of Power to avoid any adverse impact on consumers. Mondal also wanted financial assistance from MNRE for small hydro power projects…
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Cash seizure, allegations by parties mark Gambegre bypoll eve
Shillong, Nov 12: Cash seizure, allegations and counter allegations besides alleged misuse of the name of TMC leader Mukul Sangma marked the eve of Gambegre bypoll. According to the police, on Tuesday around 8.30 pm one Bolero bearing registration number Ml-08-J-5521was intercepted during vehicle checking at Rimrangpara junction and Ra.58,500…
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Centre releases Rs 27 crore to three district councils
Shillong, Nov 12: The Centre has released fifteenth finance commission grants worth Rs 27 crore to the three district councils of the state. This is the first installment of untied grants for the financial year 2021-22. The fund is from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj for the continued impetus on…
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NEHU Executive Council institutes probe panel
Shillong, Nov 12: The NEHU Executive Council meeting held on Monday decided to form an inquiry committee either headed by a retired judge or Indian administrative/police service officials to examine the appointment of Registrar and Deputy Registrar. NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla said on phone on Tuesday that 11 out…
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Campaign for Gambegre bypoll ends
Shillong, Nov 11: The campaign for the November 13 Gambegre bypoll ended at 4 pm on Monday. The seat is dear to Saleng Sangma of the Congress who vacated it to contest the Tura Lok Sabha seat. The close associate of Saleng, Jingjang Marak is the candidate of the Congress…
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