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VPP proposes Lyngkyrdem-Laitkroh MDC as CEM designate
Shillong, Feb 26: The VPP has proposed the name of Lyngkyrdem-Laitkroh MDC Shemborlang Rynjah as the next Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the KHADC. A meeting was held at the residence of VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit on Wednesday to decide on the the CEM and other functionaries. The proposed Executive…
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Former JHADC member TK Darnei no more
Shillong, Feb 26: T.K. Darnei of Ladthalaboh, Jowai and former MDC of JHADC from Saipung constituency passed away on Februar 25. The funeral service will be held on February 27 at 1.00 P.M. at the Jowai Biate Presbyterian Church, Ladthalaboh. He leaves behind his wife L. Darnei, daughter Dr…
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KHADC-JHADC members to take oath on Feb 27, election of chairpersons, CEMs next day
Shillong, Feb 25: The members of KHADC and JHADC will take oath on February 27, an official said on Monday. Following this, the election of chairpersons in both the councils and the CEMs will be held on February 28 to pave way for the constitution of new House With 17…
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Thombor Shiwat to return as JHADC CEM
Shillong, Feb 24: The NPP MDCs (13) chose Thombor Shiwat as the next CEM candidate of JHADC supported by the UDP (3) and 2 Independents. With this, 18 MDCs will be supporting the NPP-led Executive Committee. A meeting to discuss the formation of the Executie Committee was held at the…
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No party gets majority in JHADC, NPP emerges single largest with 13 seats
Shillong,Feb 24: The VPP could not repeat the winning spree in JHADC unlike the KHADC as the party secured only 8 seats while the NPP got 13. The party position of others is Congress and UDP 3 each and independents 2. The NPP is set to form the next Executive…
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Setback for NPP in KHADC polls as VPP gets majority
Shillong, Feb 24: The ruling NPP was jolted on Monday as the VPP secured absolute majority of 17 out of 29 seats in the KHADC. Below is the party postion, winners and the constituencies. VPP -17 Mawlai: Eddieson Kharumnuid Jaiaw: Denzil Raynard Chen Laitumkhrah-Malki: Deity H Majaw(W) Nongthymmai: Winston Tony…
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Council polls results from 10 am
Shillong, Feb 23: The election officer and East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah said on Sunday that the results of the KHADC polls will be ready from 10 am on Monday “The strong room will open hy 7.30 am. We will start counting postal ballots by 8 am…
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No secrecy without braille ballots in council polls, says blind voter
Shillong, Feb 23: Jitendra Dkhar of Blind Lead Trust has criticised the state government for failing to provide braille ballots during the council polls held on February 21. The post of Dkhar below “I participated in the recent District Council election in Meghalaya with the best intentions. However, I faced…
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All Faiths Forum to work towards drug-free Meghalaya
Shillong, Feb 23: The general body meeting of Shillong All Faiths Forum (SAFF) held at Umshyrpi college asserted the need to spread awareness against drug abuse in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, Noor Nongrum, general secretary, SAFF said all its members and units are committed to take…
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Delay in releasing state share affecting scholarships: Tura MDC
Shillong, Feb 23: Tura BJP MDC Bernard Marak has said the state government is delaying the release of state share of 10% thereby affecting the students who are availing scholarships. In a statement issued on Sunday, Marak said, “Denying scholarship to the students in the state is denial and betrayal…
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