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No-confidence motion against GHADC CEM on March 16
Shillong, March 14: As many as 21 MDCs of the NPP-led GHADC have expressed a lack of confidence in the leadership of Chief Executive Member (CEM) Albinush Marak. A no-confidence motion will be moved against the CEM on March 16. The development comes amid unrest in Garo Hills following the notification…
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Pressure groups set deadline to resolve GHADC crisis
Shillong, March 13:The pressure groups from Garo Hills wanted the government to amend the rule to make ST certificates mandatory for contesting candidates for GHADC polls by March 20. The unsigned resolution being circulated on social media said there will not be any protests till March 20, so that the…
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Shillong Muslim Union condemns vandalism of Tura Jama Masjid
Shillong, March 13: The Shillong Muslim Union has condemned vandalisation of Tura Jama Masjid in West Garo Hills and urged people to respect religious sentiments.. In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday, the Union also expressed concern over the remarks such as “No Allahu Akbar in Meghalaya,”…
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Cop held for abandoning ammunition
Shillong, March 13: Police arrested a constable for abandoning ammunition inside a mosque in East Garo Hills. In a statement, the East Garo Hills SP S. A. Rynjah said on the morning of March 13, a group of people reported to the district police that some camouflage dresses and live…
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Women’s commission honours 11 young achievers
Shillong, March 13: Meghalaya State Commission for Women has honoured 11 young achievers in various fields. The young achievers are Rifiness Warjri ( mountaineer), Minerva Wahlang( commercial pilot), Dakahi Kyndait( Marathon runner), Sawakani Lakiang(body builder), 11- year- old Shelevah N Jyrwa (winner of Sur Kynud Season-4, Phoebe Dale Nongrum ( professional…
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Six including ex-SOT man held in ATM cash theft cases
Shillong, March 13: Six persons, including a former constable of the Special Operations Team, were arrested by the police in connection with the theft of cash from three ATMs in parts of East Khasi Hills. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem told reporters on Friday that three cases of ATM…
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SBI Foundation opens registration for youth
Shillong, March 13: SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank of India Group, has announced the commencement of registrations for the 14th batch of its flagship SBI Youth for India Fellowship, a 13-month journey of purpose, discovery, and transformation. The last date for registration is on April 30.…
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State hands over additional land for Umroi airport expansion
Shillong, March 12: The state government has handed over 22.5 acres of land to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for expansion of the Shillong Airport. The Additional Advocate General K Khan informed the court regarding the matter. This was part of the action taken report prepared by the Joint…
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One injured after firing rubber bullets in GH
Shillong, March 12: One person was injured after the police fired rubber bullets on March 11. The incident occurred when the police tried to disperse the crowd protesting against the participation of non-tribals in the GHADC elections. According to the police, the victim is under treatment. Agency reports had also…
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No shortage of domestic LPG: Minister
Shillong, March 12: The state government has assured adequate stock of domestic cooking gas. Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Methodius Dkhar told reporters on Thursday that the government will act against black‑market diversion. “We have adequate stock at present and government has activated the state-level committee under the chairmanship…
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