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Two-day Sohphlang Farmers Autumn Festival from Oct 25
Shillong, Oct 19: Sohphlang Farmers Autumn Festival will be held from October 25 to 26 at Jongksha, Lad Kharang. The festival will showcase Sohphlang, the seasonal fruit. The time for October 25 is from 1 pm to 7 pm and on Oct 26, it is from 10 am to 7…
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Govt will not allow USTM medical college to function without proper Act: Ampareen
Shillong, Oct 18: After the euphoria over the allotment of 40 medical seats by USTM to Meghalaya students, the government has realised that an Act should be in place to decide on seats and fee structure. Hence, the cabinet on Friday decided to come up with the Act for operationalising…
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Cabinet nod to provide funds to implement MRSSA
Shillong,Oct 18: The Cabinet has approved a scheme to provide Rs 2 lakh each to the district task force (DTF) for implementation of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), 2016 in the state. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Law minister Ampareen Lyngdoh said the government is required to…
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Tourism panel for wider consultations on taxi issue
Shillong, Oct 18: Director of Tourism Cyril Diengdoh has asked the tourist taxi associations to submit their suggestions in writing for necessary examination. Diengdoh,who is heading the government constituted committee on the matter, held two meetings to discuss the matter During the metting on Friday, the All Khasi Hills Meghalaya…
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Paul flays HYC for ‘self-defeating’ anti-drugs drive
Shillong, Oct 17: Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh has criticised HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem for the manner in which the group is carrying out drive against drugs. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the minister said, “Well, the president of the HYC has a legal background. You should ask what…
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Airport expansion to increase job opportunities: Paul Lyngdoh
Shillong, Oct 17: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has said the expansion of the Umroi airport will benefit over 3000 youth in terms of jobs. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said, “I have already personally attended two conclaves and met various stakeholders in the tourism sector. The expansion of the airport will…
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BJP to finalise candidate on Oct 21
Shillong, Oct 17: Cabinet minister AL Hek has said the party will announce its candidate for the upcoming Gambegre bypoll after a meeting with the central leadership on October 21. Speaking to reporters, Hek said the party is going to fight the Gambegre bypoll and there are always two- three…
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Activist demands border safety, ban on sugar smuggling
Shillong, Oct 17: Social activist Greneth M Sangma has asked South Garo Hills administration to ensure safety and security of residents and travellers along the Indo-Bangla border. He also wanted action against wholesalers involved in illegal smuggling of sugar to Bangladesh. He wrote a letter to the deputy commissioner of…
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ED files chargesheet against CM Jha, family members & others
Shillong, Oct 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed chargesheet against Chandra Mohan Jha, his involved family members and close aides among others on proceeds of crime by resorting to scam related to distribution of fake mark sheets and degrees which was allegedly being done from the CMJ University. When…
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11th convocation of NIT Meghalaya on Oct 19
Shillong, Oct 17: The 11th convocation of the National Institute of Technology Meghalaya will be held on October 19 at the State Convention Centre, Shillong. NIT Director Pinakeswar Mahanta and Dean Deba Kumar Sarma addressed the press conference on Thursday. Suvamoy Saha, Managing Director, Eveready Industries India Ltd will be…
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