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Govt borrowing not to create assets but to repay principal & interest, says Mukul
Shillong, Sept 10: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has criticised the NPP-led government for using borrowed funds to service the repayment of both principal and interest amount instead of creating assets. He warned that this will lead the state to a disastrous future. Mukul cited the observation of the CAG…
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Paul opens textile painting on wall of sericulture & weaving dept
Shillong, Sept 9: Minister of Textiles Paul Lyngdoh has unveiled a painting on the wall of the Directorate of Sericulture and Weaving office in Lachaumiere, part of ‘Donate A Wall’ project. The initiative is supported by St+art India, Asian Paints, and the Textiles department to promote arts and culture. The…
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Prestone suffers mild stroke; admitted in hospital
Shillong, Sept 9: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong suffered a mild stroke on Monday and is admitted at a city hospital. A health bulletin issued by the director of information and public relations said, “Our Honorable Deputy Chief Minister Mr Prestone Tynsong was admitted today at 5 pm in Nazareth…
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Champion Sangma advisor to Anganwadi workers and helpers body in GH
Shillong, Sept 8: The All Garo Hills AWW Workers & Helpers Federation has appointed Champion Sangma as advisor to its executive committee. The Federation convened a meeting at Tura DC Park on September 7. The gathering drew a diverse group of leaders and workers from across the Garo Hills region…
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The Write Circle organised in city
Shillong, Sept 8: Writer Koral Dasgupta was at Taj Vivanta, Shillong on Sunday for the “The Write Circle” organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. This was the third such event organised by PKF. Koral is an author who has published books from academic non-fiction to relationship dramas. The books are discussed…
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Akhil Bhartiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan opens libraries & teacher felicitation centre
Shillong, Sept 8: Akhil Bhartiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan opened libraries and teacher felicitation centre on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The Akhil Bhartiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan, Meghalaya Prant, organised a special event that combined the inauguration of two libraries and the felicitation of dedicated teachers. The event took place at…
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Tura MDC questions political appointments in Sangma family
Shillong, Sept 8: NPP is a family party which gives all political appointments to the siblings of Late P.A.Sangma’s family, according to Tura MDC Bernard Marak. Agatha Sangma was appointed chairperson of state child rights commission on Friday. In a statement issued on Sunday, Marak said, “No matter how smart…
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Shillong students debate National Education Policy
Shillong, Sep 8: Students from different institutions in the city debated the pros and cons of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 during the 25th All Shillong Dr. MM Das Memorial Inter College/Higher Secondary School Debate Competition on Saturday. The debate’s motion, ‘NEP 2020 will remove all kinds of educational…
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Agatha Sangma: A surprise choice as child rights panel chief
Shillong, Sept 7: The cabinet decision on the appointment of NPP leader and former Tura MP Agatha Sangma is yet to be officially announced by the state government. Unlike the past, the Chief Minister’s Office( CMO) did not inform the media about the cabinet meeting scheduled for September 6. The…
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State mulls constituency-level league football
Shillong, Sept 6: Sixty constituencies will engage in league football matches as part of the initiative of sports department. After felicitating the winners of Meghalaya Arm Wrestling Competition held in Philippines, the chief minister said the sports minister gave the idea of organising constituency-level league football matches. He also said…
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