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Six years after assault, Agnes & Amita await justice
Shillong, Nov 8: Every November 8 is an unforgettable day for both Agnes Kharshiing and Amita Sangma On that day in 2018, the duo were attacked for probing illegal coal mining and transportation by a pro-mining group led by Nidamon Chullet in East Jaintia Hills. Chullet was associated with the…
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Army prepares for Agniveer recruitment phase-II
Shillong, Nov 8: The indian Army has announced the commencement of phase Il of the Agniveer recruitment process. In a statement, the Army said this phase marks a significant milestone in the Indian Army’s efforts to transform its requirment procedures and ensure a seamless and efficient selection process for aspiring…
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PA Sangma medical college violates seat agreement, state wants correction
Shillong, Nov 8:The state health department has asked the PA Sangma International Medical College to cancel 13 seats filled up by the college against state quota without consulting the goverment. According to an order issued by state health commissioner and secretary Joram Beda, on Friday, as per the consensual agreement…
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HNYM leader convicted for murder
Shillong, Nov 7: The president of Hynniewtrep National Youth Movement(HNYM) Louis Dohtdong was taken into custody by the police after a local court convicted him of murder. An official source said on Thursday that the quantum of sentence will be pronounced by the court on Monday for murdering a youth…
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YMCA holds Open Western Acapella Choir Competition
Shillong, Nov 7: The Open Western Acapella Choir Competition and Choir Singing Festival organised by YMCA Shillong in collaboration with state department of Arts and Culture , and hosted by Shillong Public School ,was held on Thursday at the Lariti International Center for performing Arts and Culture, Mawkasiang. The winners…
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HC for repair of NH 6 within two weeks
Shillong, Nov 6: The High Court lof Meghalaya wanted the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to repair the damaged portion of the 102.255 km national highway (NH -6) within two months. After hearing a pending PIL filed by late advocate Kynjaimon Amse , the court said on Wednesday, “In…
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Muthukad performs magic in city for a cause
Shillong, Nov 6: Gopinath Muthukad’s magic on Tuesday evening enthralled the defence personnel and others who were present at the event at the Assam Rifles camp, Happy Valley here. His initiative was part of magic voyage- touring the country to empower the differently-abled persons. The show The wristwatch vanished from…
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NEHU VC rules out removal of registrar & deputy registrar
Shillong, Nov 6: NEHU Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla has ruled out the removal of registrar and deputy registrar by stating that it was upto the Centre to take the decision. Addressing a press conference at the Shillong Press Club on Wednesday, he also stressed that through talks, all the…
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Agatha downplays Saleng’s remarks on Gambegre
Shillong,Nov 5: National People’s Party (NPP) leader Agatha Sangma has downplayed the remarks of Tura MP Saleng Sangma on Gambegre bypoll. Saleng had said the bypoll forced the CM and his ministers and MLAs to beg for votes. Agatha expressed confidence that the people of Gambegre will vote for the…
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Agatha assumes office as child rights panel chief two months after appointment
Shillong, Nov 5: Agatha Sangma took over as the chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR), on Tuesday. Though her appointment was effected on September 6 this year, she could not join duty due to adverse health condition. Speaking to media persons, the former Tura…
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