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Illicit liquor seized in city during festival
Shillong, Oct 11: East Khasi Hills police has seized illicit liquor in the city on Friday. In a statement, East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtnger said in the ongoing fight against vices in the city, the police made a major success against the sale of illicit liquor within the city…
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Bethany hosts 3rd Dr John L. Sailo Ryntathiang Memorial Oration
Shillong, Oct 11: Bethany Hospitals hosted the Third Dr John L Sailo Ryntathiang Memorial Oration, an annual event to commemorate the legacy and remarkable contributions of founder Dr John L. Sailo Ryntathiang, on Thursday at Winderemere Hotel. The oration was delivered by Dr R. Ravi Kannan, Director of Cachar Cancer…
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First-ever Sindhi book stall at city fair aims to promote language
Shillong, Oct 11: The Sindhi community in Shillong may not be large but it is close-knit and ready to extend a helping hand to any community member in distress. The members are also equally aware of their culture and tradition and a section of them are dedicating their time and…
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Police hired private vehicles during Covid violating motor vehicle act: RTI activist
Shillong, Oct 11: RTI activist Disparsing Rani has alleged violation of motor vehicle act in hiring private vehicles during Covid by the home department. Over Rs 10 crore is pending to be paid to the owners of the private vehicles. Rani suspects collusion between the private vehicle owners and the…
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Walkathon from Itanagar to Shillong focuses on healthy life sans drugs
Shillong,Oct 10: Welkin Stone Shadap, a student of Botany Department, NEHU has announced successful completion of walkathon from Itanagar to Shillong by his team from September 30 till October 8. 22-year-old Shadap thanked all those who made the walkathon possible and successful. According to Shadap, the purpose to organise the…
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State Level Yogasana Championship on October 14 in city
Shillong, Oct 10: Meghalaya Yogasana Sports Association will hold Meghalaya State Level Yogasana Championship at Bharat Scouts and Guides in Laban on October 14 The organisers said the initiative aims to promote the practice of yogasana as a sport while highlighting its numerous health benefits and the importance of yoga…
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Police arrest two Assam drug peddlers in Mawlai
Shillong, Oct 9: Police on Wednesday arrested two drug peddlers. In a statement, East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtynger said based on credible intelligence, the Anti Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) East Khasi Hills Shillong in collaboration with Mawlai Police station intercepted one Tata Sumo coming from Guwahati towards Shillong at…
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Police deploy Quick Reaction Team of CRPF for Puja
Shillong, Oct 9: Police have deployed Quick Reaction Team(QRT) of the CRPF in addition to other security forces to ensure peaceful celebrations of Puja. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtnger said that besides the CRPF, the Special Operations Team( SOT) of the Meghalaya Police will…
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CM inspects suspension bridge, visits villagers in South Garo Hills
Shillong, Oct 9: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, continuing his visit to the flood affected areas in Garo Hills, on Wednesday visited Reni Badimagre, where a suspension bridge over Dareng River connecting Reni Badimagre to Bibragre was inspected. The bridge has collapsed due to the flood. However, no population was affected…
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‘8th Schedule inclusion will be game-changer for language’
Shillong, Oct 9: State Arts and Culture Minister Paul Lyngdoh said on Wednesday that once the Khasi language is included in the 8th Schedule to the Constitution, it will be a game-changer for the language. Lyngdoh said this when it was brought to his notice that there was a demand…
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