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Police probe motive after student kills self
Shillong, July 20: A 12-year-old killed self on July 19 night at his house in Nongthymmai. When asked regarding social media posts mentioning his suicide note about bullying in school, East Khasi Hills SP Vivek said, “We have registered an unnatural death case and enquiring. Nothing is mentioned anywhere about…
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Spontaneous protest in city to support Sonam Wangchuk & NEET cause
Shillong, July 20: A medical professional, who had cleared the NEET, came to Don Bosco Square, Laitumkhrah, here to protest against the silence of the Centre on the agony of students. ‘I had cleared NEET, I know the hard work involved, and imagine the situation when the students had to…
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World Cup goes to Spain
Spain clinched World Cup with a solitary goal against Argentina , on July 20. The Spain supporters at CM’s Fan Park at Polo Ground here erupted in joy (in picture) after the last whistle when all attempts by Argentina failed to outsmart the opponent.
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Landslide kills eight in Nagaland
Kohima, July 19 (NNN): A massive landslide in Mon district of Nagaland has claimed several lives and also caused extensive damage to property. Reports said the death toll has risen to eight. The reports also said that the landslide occurred in a residential area below the Assam Rifles camp in…
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CM announces holiday on July 20 for all educational institutes
Shillong, July 19: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced a holiday for educational institutes in the state in view of FIFA World Cup Football final. The chief minister informed this through a video statement.
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Laban gets new municipal market
Shillong, July 18: Laban Municipal Market at Iewdak was opened on Saturday (July 18) by local MLA and cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai. Constructed at the cost of Rs 14, 27,50,000 crore from the NEC, the new market complex has varied facilities. The foundation stone for the project was laid in…
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Uranium resolution to be taken up in August
Shillong, July 17: The state government will table the resolution against uranium mining in August. Speaking to reporters on Friday (July 17) after attending Behdienkhlam in Tuber, East Jaintia Hills, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that deadline to start next Assembly session is August 27 after the last session was…
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Accident led to electrocution of three minors: Power Minister
Shillong, July 16: The MeECL has found falling of a tree branch on electric wire (in picture) as the reason for electrocution of three minors in Ri Bhoi. “This has happened because of falling of the tree branch on the wire and snapping of wire. It’s unfortunate”, a power department…
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Farmers protest against falling price, give away cabbage free
Shillong, July 16: Several farmers on Thursday (July 16) protested against falling price of garbage and distributed the vegetable free to people. They placed boxes if the people wish to donate. The cabbage is sold at just Rs 2 per kg, and according to farmers, the price does not even…
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Rape accused Mizo student surrenders before police
Shillong, July 16: The accused involved in alleged serial sexual exploitation cases, Jonathan L Pachau, ( 21), a student of St Edmund’s College here, surrendered before the police on Thursday (July 16) According to East Khasi Hills SP, Vivek Syiem, he surrendered before the Officer -in -Charge of Laitumkhrah police…
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