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Katakey panel wants police-monitored drone survey to detect illegal coal mining
Shillong, Feb 11: The 27th report of the court-appointed coal committee headed by retired justice BP Katakey wanted the police to monitor drone survey to check illegal mining of coal and submit reports to the government regularly. The SPs have been asked to identify areas for drone survey as there…
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Five-member criminal gang held with gun
Shillong,Feb 10: A criminal gang was arrested besides seizing a gun on Sunday. In a statement, the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said that on Sunday, a person identified ad Pynshailang Puwein who is wanted in Lumdiengjri cheating case, was arrested along with four others. They were travelling in…
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Children below 5 not allowed for Ed Sheeran concert
Shillong, Feb 10: Children below 5 years are not allowed for the Ed Sheeran concert scheduled for February 12 at JN Stadium, Polo Grounds here. This was stated by the district administration which has made arrangements for the concert. “The parents should note that they should not bring children below…
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Court wanted shelter home for dogs
Shillong, Feb 10: The High Court of Meghalaya has asked the Shillong Municipal Board to construct a dog shelter home within 30 days. After hearing a PIL in this regard, the bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh said the Shillong Municipal Board has filed an affidavit…
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Charles Pyngrope wishes Nongthymmai Cong council candidate
Shillong, Feb 9: TMC legislator Charles Pyngrope said on Sunday that he is wishing the Congress candidate from Nongthymmai all the best for the KHADC polls. According to Pyngrope, since anti defection law prevents him from.openly supporting the Congress candidate, he is wishing him success. When asked about Trinamool Congress,…
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Record number of SSLC students to appear for exams
Shillong, Feb 9: A record number of 64369 SSLC students will appear for MBoSE exams on Monday (Feb 10). The second highest was in 2021 during Covid with 64269 students as there was relaxation of norms considering the pandemic. The Director of Shillong MBoSE, M.Marbaniang said the record number of…
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CM wishes Shillong Auxiliary Bishop
Shillong, Feb 9: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday congratulated Fr. Bernard Laloo for his elevation to Auxiliary Bishop of the Shillong Archdiocese by Pope Francis, on Saturday. “Best wishes to Rev. Fr. Bernard Laloo on his appointment as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Shillong Archdiocese by Pope Francis. We…
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State BJP jubilant after Delhi win
Shillong, Feb 8: Meghalaya BJP is jubilant after the victory of the party in Delhi polls. The party celebrated the victory by bursting crackers and distributing sweets, on Saturday. Wankitbok Poshna, general secretary of the state BJP, said the same victory should be repeated in Meghalaya in the next Assembly…
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CM highlights Meghalaya-Japan collaboration in Guwahati meet
Shillong, Feb 6: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said the state has initiated interventions to promote collaboration and partnership with Japan, leveraging the strong bilateral relationship that India shares with Japan. “We firmly believe in a strong partnership, trust, and relationship with Japan. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has…
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Mukul slams DGP & CS for illegal coal mining in state
Shillong, Feb 6: Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma on Thursday slammed the state chief secretary, DGP, NGT and Coal India Limited for complicity as they have not taken steps to stop illegal coal mining in the state. Illegal coal mining is a cognizable offence but the government has not taken any…
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