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Tynsong downplays politicisation of GH situation
Shillong,March 16: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong downplayed the question as to whether the GHADC tenure extension is aimed at buying time for the ruling National People’s Party before contesting the polls. Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said on Monday, “There is nothing political. I think right now we don’t talk…
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GHADC tenure extended for six months
Shillong, March 16: The cabinet on Monday decided to extend the tenure of the GHADC for another six months from April 18. This was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who is holding the District Council Affairs portfolio.
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21 MDCs elect Dhormonath Sangma as next CEM
Shillong, March 16: As many as 21 MDCs of the GHADC elected NPP’s Dhormonath Sangma from Naguapara as the next CEM. The Governor notified election of Sangma during the session in the House. Though a no-confidence motion was scheduled on Monday in the House, the resignation of the CEM Albinush…
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Former MDC held from his residence for violence in Garo Hills
Shillong,March 16: Police on Monday arrested former Balachanda MDC Sofiur Rahman. According to the police, Rahman was arrested from his residence at Bhaitbari The arrest was made in the morning, based on his speeches and posts, which were in a communal tone, resulting in violence. He was arrested U/S 192/196(1)/353(1)(2)/57…
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GHADC CEM resigns on moral grounds
Shillong, March 16: Hours before the no-confidence motion against him, the Chief Executive Member, Albinush Marak, resigned citing moral grounds. He sent the resignation letter to the Chairman, GHADC, on Monday morning. The no-confidence motion was scheduled at 11 am. Full text of the letter below Dated Tura the 16th…
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CoMSO asks NPP to act beyond rhetoric
Shillong, March 15:The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) condemned the inaction and political doublespeak of the National People’s Party (NPP) on the serious anomalies concerning the participation of non-tribals in the GHADC elections even after eight years in power. In a statement issued on Sunday, the CoMSO chairman Roy…
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Over 19k villagers affected in natural calamity
Shillong, March 15: 19,056 persons were affected due to natural calamity in the state since March 13. The rain, wind and hailstones brought misery to the people in 253 villages in the state. As many as 4,502 houses and 29 infrastructure facilities were damaged in 23 blocks. The status of…
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Rain & wind disrupt power supply in state
Shillong, March 15: Rain and wind snapped power lines in parts of the state. According to MeECL,the impacted areas included Shillong, Nongstoin, Tura and Baghmara. The MeECL said it mobilised additional manpower to restore power supply. Power disruption pictures below
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ECI skips LS bypoll for Meghalaya
Shillong, March 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has not included bypoll schedule for Meghalaya. The ECI on Sunday announced Assembly polls for Assam, Kerala and Puducherry( April 16) Tamil Nadu (April 23) and West Bengal ( April 23 and 29) The counting of votes will be on May…
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USTM to hold North East Graduate Congress 2026 from March 26 to 28
Shillong, March 14: University of Science and Technology Meghalaya will host the 8th edition of the North East Graduate Congress (NEGC) 2026 from March 26 to 28 at its campus in Baridua. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, officials and faculty members, shared details of the youth event expected to…
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