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NPP diverted over Rs 100 crore under ANVC pact: Bernard
Shillong, Sept 11: Tura BJP MDC Bernard Marak has accused the NPP of misusing over Rs 100 crore for finding the party. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Marak said, ‘Our coalition partner NPP siphoned off Council fund and led GHADC to bankruptcy. NPP is funding their party with the…
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HYC’s open letter questions CM’s explanation on CAG report
Shillong, Sept 11: The HYC on Wednesday questioned the explanations of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and the officials of related departments on CAG report regarding the state finance. Full unedited text of the letter This is an Open Letter from the Hynñiewtrep Youths’ Council-Central Executive Council (HYC-CEC) to our Hon’ble…
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Four extortionists held in Ri Bhoi
Shillong, Sept 11: Four extortionists were arrested by Ri Bhoi police on Wednesday early hours. According to the police, around 1.16 am during routine mobile patrolling duty conducted by Nongpoh police station police personnel, one fish-loaded Bolero camper driven by Abu Sadek, S/o Eman Ali and MD. Dildar Hussain, S/o…
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Tynsong leaves for Delhi for further medical treatment
Shillong, Sept 11: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has left for Delhi on Wednesday for further medical treatment. After reaching the national capital, he was admitted in Apollo Hospital, Delhi and his condition is stable, a state health official said. Earlier, Tynsong was admitted on Monday evening in Nazareth Hospital…
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Govt encourages community landfill sites to manage garbage disposal
Shillong, Sept 10: The government will encourage community landfill sites to address garbage issues. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar said he would soon call a meeting to discuss the matter. “We will be calling a meeting with the deputy commissioners and block…
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CS to hold talks with Harijan panel before finalising relocation
Shillong, Sep 10: The government wanted the chief secretary to convene a meeting with the Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) to discuss the relocation of the families. Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar told reporters on Tuesday that the chief secretary will submit a report after the meeting. The HPC had asked…
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Meghalaya launches digital lottery from Delhi
Shillong, Sept 10: The state government on Tuesday announced the launch of EasyLottery.In , a digital lottery initiative. The event held in New Delhi was in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Minister, Commissioner and Secretary Pravin Bakshi, Director of Lottery , MSN Marak, and other dignitaries. The website…
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Laban Sub Inspector suspended for misconduct
Shillong, Sept 10: A police officer at Laban police station identified as R. Marwein on Tuesday faced suspension for his misconduct. According to the police, on the night of September 9, a woman reported an assault by a taxi driver at Laban police station. Concerns were raised about the conduct…
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Paul justifies appointment of Agatha
Shillong, Sept 9: Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh has justified the appointment of Agatha Sangma as the chairperson of child rights commission. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Paul said the government’s decision to appoint Agatha as new chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) was…
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Mukul seeks probe into use of illegal money collected from drugs, coal & contract works by NPP
Shillong, Sep 9: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has demanded an independent probe into the alleged use of illegal money collected from drugs, coal mining and contract works by the NPP. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he referred to the allegation made by the Congress president and former Shillong MP…
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