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DIET teachers’ recruitment, annual MTET on JNC demand list
Shillong, Oct 29: In its memorandum to the Directorate of Educational and Research Training (DERT), the Jaintia National Council (JNC) raised multiple issues concerning the Education Department. In its memorandum to DERT director RS Manners on Tuesday, JNC said the two vacant teachers’ positions at the District Institute of Education…
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2nd Sohphlang Festival concludes
Shillong, Oct 29: The 2nd Sohphlang Market organised by the Mawkynrew Eco-Cultural Indigenous Society (MECIS) concluded on October 26 at Lad-Kharang, Mawkynrew East Khasi Hills. The festival, with the support of the Department of Basin and Tourism, has generated interest about Mawkynrew. On the last day of the Sohphlang festival, MECIS…
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PA Sangma Medical College charges over Rs 24 lakh for MBBS course under state quota
Shillong, Oct 28: The state got 64 seats from the USTM-run PA Sangma International Medical College but the MBBS students will have to pay Rs 4,95,000 each per year and Rs 24,75,000 for the entire course. When pointed out about the fee structure, Ampareen said, Yes, a fully govt-sponsored seat…
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Speaker honours writer from Doha
Shillong,Oct 28: The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Foundation commemorated the 93rd birth anniversary of India’s former President with a prestigious International Poetry Conference and Scholar Honor 2024 event. The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the International Literary Excellence Award to Professor Mohammad Ramzan Ali Miya, recognizing his…
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North Garo Hills officials downplay influx due to railway in Mendipathar
Shillong/Mendipathar, Oct 27: Both the North Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner AK Singh and Superintendent of Police Pawar Swapnil downplayed the question of influx due to railway in Mendipathar, North Garo Hills. During the recent DIPR-sponsored media tour to Garo Hills, a group of journalists asked them about the impact of…
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Winners of Ka Lukhimai, Nai Khadsaw Synñia contest declared
Shillong, Oct 27: Phibahunshisha Ryngkhun was declared the winner of Ka Lukhimai, the traditional fashion show contest while Samuel Shylla was adjudged as Nai Khadsaw Synñia on the concluding day of the two-day Na Thymmei festival on Sunday evening at Weiking, Jaiaw. The event was organised by Seng Khasi Kmie…
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Na Thymmei Festival begins at Weiking
Shillong, Oct 26: The two-day Na Thymmei Festival, meaning “From the Root” or “From the Origin”, began on Saturday at Weiking Ground. It is an annual cultural celebration organised by Seng Khasi Kmie, a socio-cultural organization founded in Shillong on November 23, 1899. Launched in November 2022, with the support…
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Mothers’ School takes initiative to protect children from disease
Shillong, Oct 26: Sri Aurobindo Institute of Indian Culture in collaboration with Ganesh Das Health expert and team conducted special immunisation recently. Since protection of diphtheria tetanus and pertussis is necessary, the immunisation programme is one of the key interventions for the protection of children from life threatening condition which…
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Four Bangladeshis held in Ri Bhoi
Shillong, Oct 25: Ri Bhoi police with the help of the BSF arrested four Bangladeshi nationals who crossed the border and illegally entered India through Sylhet zero point . According to Ri Bhoi SP, based on credible and actionable intelligence given by the BSF, one tourist vehicle (AS-01-GC-1071) was stopped …
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State not abandoned rail projects: Deputy CM
Shillong, Oct 25: The state government has not abandoned the railway projects in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar told reporters that the government has not abandoned the projects. “We are yet to take a call because first of all, we will try to take everybody – all stakeholders…
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