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Symposium focuses more on councils than Article 371
Shillong, Feb 14: The lawyers and the party members who participated in a discussion here on Autonomous District Councils and Article 371 stressed more on the merits of councils than the latter. Sankardev College conducted the symposium on ‘Article 371(A) Article 371(G) and the Constitutional Provisions under Article 244(2)/Sixth Schedule’.…
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Blow to CMJ University as SC upholds dissolution
Shillong, Feb 13: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the decision of the state government in 2014 to dissolve the Chandra Mohan Jha( CMJ) University. The university has been in the news for many years for alleged malpractices including distribution of fake degrees and certificates In the order delivered on…
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Chess booth draws young enthusiasts at traditional festival
Rangthylliang (Pynursla), Feb 13: The Bengal Bard, Rabindranath Tagore, once wrote that one must scourge the ashes to look for gems. Mukul Bhandari is following the same philosophy and exploring his world in 64 squares. Shad Lyngdoh in the village of Rangthylliang in Pynursla is assisting Bhandari in finding the gems.…
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HC wants spot inspection of weighbridges to check overloading, revenue loss
Shillong, Feb 13:The High Court of Meghalaya wanted the government to address overloading of vehicles passing through weighbridges by conducting spot verification which will also check revenue loss. The division Chief Justice IP Mukherji and Justice W Diengdoh said during the hearing of the PIL on Wednesday that the writ…
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Conrad chairs pre-budget consultation,stakeholders share suggestions
Shillong, Feb 12: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting on Wednesday 2025-26. The session provided an opportunity for the chief minister to brief stakeholders on the upcoming state budget and engage directly with participants both offline and online. The participants represented different sectors including education, agriculture, academia,…
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Water free, but cup for Rs 100 at Ed Sheeran concert
Shillong, Feb 12: Mineral water is free but the cup for drinking that water costs Rs 100 thanks to Bookmyshow and E d Sheeran concert held at JN Stadium, Polo Grounds, on Wednesday. As the organisers banned water bottles and even biscuits to be carried to the stadium, the vendors…
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Achik body seeks answers to recruitment anomalies
Shillong, Feb 22: The Achik State People’s Front has alleged various recruitment anomalies by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC). The letter of the Front general secretary Bernita Marak below To The Chairman/Secretary Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) Lower Lachaumiere Shillong, Meghalaya Subject: Letter seeking clarification and transparency in selection…
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KHADC CEM seeks review of council electoral rolls
Shillong, Feb 11: Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) chief Pyniaid Sing Syiem has demanded review of the KHADC electoral roll after the names of non-tribal and non-Khasi voters were detected. The sitting MDC from Sohryngkham is contesting as NPP candidate from Nongthymmai constituency. Syiem wrote to the Deputy Commissioner…
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Mother gets Rs 5 lakh for death of juvenile
Shillong, Feb 11: Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has awarded Rs 5 lakh to mother of a juvenile who died in civil hospital. A statement issued by the Secretary, MHRC on Tuesday said that the commission, in its order on December 6, had recommended payment of compensation of Rs 5…
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93-yr-old killed after Assam Rifles escort vehicle hit him in Nongpoh
Shillong, Feb 11: A 93- year-old pedestrian was killed when an Assam Rifles escort vehicle hit him in Nongpoh on Tuesday morning. The police seized the vehicle following the incident. According to the police, the incident occurred around 10.20 am at Nongpoh Down Gate, DC Junction in Shillong- Guwahati lane…
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