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AICC nod to Jingjang M Marak as Gambegre candidate
Shillong, Oct 17: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal to nominate Jingjang M Marak as the candidate to contest Gambegre bypoll. Marak is a close aide of Tura MP Saleng Sangma who had represented Gambegre many terms. NPP has fielded Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s wife Mehtab Chandee in…
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Vice President launches three job-oriented initiatives
Shillong, Oct 16: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Meghalaya Hub and Innovation Hub, launched CM Business Catalyst: Student B-Plan challenge with IIM Shillong and signed MoU between UNDP and state goverment on promotion of entrepreneurship. Earlier, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang and Agriculture Minister Ampareen…
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Pala to leave for Delhi to finalise Cong candidate
Shillong, Oct 16: State Congress president Vincent Pala will leave for Delhi on Wednesday to finalise the candidate for the Gambegre bypoll scheduled for November 13. Jingjang M Marak, who is close to former MLA Saleng Sangma, is the lone applicant. The bypoll was necessitated after Saleng was elected to…
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Vice President arrives in city
Shillong, Oct 16: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has arrived in the city on Wednesday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Rajya Sabha member WR Kharlukhi, DGP Idashisha Nongrang, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang among others received the vice president at Upper Shillong Helipad. After visiting the Governor…
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Mortal remains of Br. Eric D’ Souza arrive in city
Shillong ,Oct 15:The mortal remains of Br. Eric Steve D’Souza arrived at St Edmund’s School here, on Tuesday night. He passed away in Goa on October 13. Past pupils, brothers of the congregation and the inmates among others gathered to pay last respect to the departed soul. After the mortal…
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South Garo Hills DC clarifies on summon to youtuber
Shillong, Oct 15: South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Richard Yanthan has clarified that action of the district administration of South Garo Hills in summoning youtuber Tatu Marak is not to subvert the voices of independent media reporting. Full statement of the DC below Apropos a recent news item that appeared…
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Election machinery to ensure fair play in Gambegre
Shillong, Oct 15: The chief electoral officer, BDR Tiwari assured action against misuse of government machinery, if any, during the Gambegre bypoll scheduled for November 13. Speaking to reporters, Tiwari said the model code of conduct has come into force in the entire West Garo Hills district with immediate effect…
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Col CK Nayudu Trophy: Kevin hits 50 but M’laya lose to Punjab
Shillong, Oct 15: Kevin Christopher struck a half-century and Abhishek Kumar took four wickets but Meghalaya still lost to Punjab by an innings and 129 runs in their first match of the U-23 men’s Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25. The match began on Sunday with Meghalaya winning the toss against hosts…
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Gambegre bypoll on November 13
Shillong, Oct 15: The bypoll to Gambegre Assembly seat will be held on November 13. Election Commision of India announced the schedule on Tuesday. The votes be counted on November 23. The seat remained vacant since June this year after Saleng Sangma who was representing the constituency was elected as…
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Two-day Na Thymmei festival from Oct 26
Shillong, Oct 15: The third edition of Na Thymmei festival will be held on October 26 and 27 at Madan Weiking, Jaiaw. The festival organised by Seng Khasi Kmie is aimed at celebrating the essence of Indigeneity. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Hmarsing Kharmar, the cultural secretary, said that…
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