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24th report of Katakey panel wants satellite imagery of mined coal
Shillong, Sept 18: The 24th report of court-appointed BP Katakey committee suggested the need for satellite imagery through NESAC, Umiam which will instill confidence on the existence or otherwise of illegally mined coal. Summary of Recommendations : The Committee, in view of what have been observed above, are making the…
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Change in appointment of Chief Justice of Meghalaya HC after two months
Shillong, Sept 18: Two months after the Supreme Court collegium approved Justice Tashi Rabstan as Chief Justice of High Court of Meghalaya , another recommendation is to appoint Calcutta High Court Judge Indra Prasanna Mukerji as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. On July 10, the SC collegium had…
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Four including two HNYM members held for extortion
Shillong, Sept 18: Four including two HNYM members were arrested on Tuesday in connection with an extortion case in the city. According to the statement of East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtynger, on August 24, a complaint was lodged at Madanrting police station to the effect that on August 8…
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Ampareen opposes cow protection rally
Shillong, Sep 17: Cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh criticised the move of cow protection group to organise a rally in the city on October 2. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Lyngdoh said that any move to ban the eating habits of people is condemnable. Earlier, the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement…
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Criticism against ‘govt curb’ on social media
Shillong, Sept 17: The move of the state government to curb social media has come under criticism after a goverment directive. The notice issued by the Director of Information & Public Relations on September 16 said that those who upload news on social media platforms should register with the directorate…
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Medical practitioner dies of rabies in state
Shillong, Sept 17: A medical practitioner identified as Gracetyfull Marngar passed away on Monday after being affected by rabies. Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh confirmed the death of the Mid Level Health Provider, on Tuesday. Ampareen said the 32- year-old victim from West Khasi Hills was bitten by stray puppies two…
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Mobile phones remain non-functional, Anganwadi workers petition social welfare department
Shillong, Sept 17: Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) from Garo Hills and other regions of Meghalaya need new mobile phones to track poshan scheme. This was brought to the notice of the director of social welfare department by the workers. Following up the matter, social activist Cherian Momin said on Tuesday that…
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Cong petitions Speaker for disqualification of Celestine
Shillong, Sept 16: Congress leader Ronnie Lyngdoh has served a legal notice to Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma on Monday seeking disqualification of its member Celestine Lyngdoh, who joined NPP. Last Monday, a similar petition was filed before the Speaker seeking disqualification of MLAs- Gabriel Wahlang and Charles Marngar for joining…
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CS-led team visits Khyndailad to improve amenities
Shillong, Sept 16: An official team led by Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on Monday visited Khyndailad( Police Bazar) to improve amenities. An official source said the initiative of the government will be to repair inter-lock pavers and besides creation of ducts for running utilities like water supply, electricity & internet…
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CM condoles death of midwife who assisted over 1k childbirths
Shillong, Sept 16: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday condoled the death of Kyiek Mukhim, who took care of many child births. “Today we lost Kong Kyiek Mukhim, 88, a nurse and midwife who assisted over a thousand childbirths in remote Kharang village in East Khasi Hills district. She served…
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