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Chaos during ticket sale, Durand Cup management, govt silent
Shillong, Aug 24: Neither the state government nor the Durand Cup Organising Committee, ticketing agency, event management group or consultants came clear on Saturday regarding the chaos created during the sale of ticket for Durand Cup semifinal match between North East United FC and Shillong Lajong FC scheduled for Monday.…
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Conrad Sangma out of hospital; to undergo treatment at home
Shillong, Aug 24: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has been discharged from Civil Hospital Shillong after receiving treatment for his medical conditions. An official statement issued on Saturday said, “The CM continues to be under observation and will undergo treatment at his residence for the medical conditions caused by scrub typhus…
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KHADC approves delimitation list of select panel
Shillong, Aug 23: The KHADC has approved the adjustment of villages falling under delimited constituencies as recommended by the select committee. Changes 1) Delete Paham Sohbar village under 2-Nongpoh Constituency and add the same to 1- Jirang Constituency. 2) Delete Iewmawlong village under 2-Nongpoh Constituency and add the same to…
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Katakey panel wants SOP for coal coming from outside Meghalaya
Shillong, Aug 23: The court-appointed panel headed by retired judge BP Katakey stressed the need of standard operating procedure for coal coming from outside the state. A meeting was held in this regard on Friday. Katakey said the intention is to ensure that Meghalaya coal should not be illegally used…
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Relative may file FIR on lawyer’s death
Shillong, Aug 23: The brother of lawyer Kynjaimon Amse who was killed in an accident on Friday, may file a case suspecting foul play. The lawyer and social activist died while three others were injured in a car crash at Dkhiah near petrol pump, East Jaintia Hills, police said. Amse,…
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NEC suspends rape accused cashier
Shillong, Aug 23: NEC has suspended the rape accused cashier on Thursday. An official said action was taken 48 hours after the accused was sent to judicial custody on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday. The victim, who was a casual worker in NEC under the cashier identified as …
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CM admitted in Civil Hospital Shillong
Shillong, Aug 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was admitted in Shillong Civil Hospital on Friday due to high fever. According to Chief Minister’s Office, he felt unwell on August 22 with high temperature and severe illness. He was treated at home. However after blood tests it was identified as Scrub…
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State TMC for Sadhiarani to contest Gambegre bypoll
Shillong, Aug 23: The state election committee of the Trinamool Congress has recommended Sadhiarani Sangma as the candidate for Gambegre bypoll. Speaking to reporters on Monday, TMC leader Mukul Sangma said the decision awaits the approval of the AITC chairperson Mamata Banerjee. Sadhiarani, who is the wife of TMC leader…
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Speaker not aware of suspension order against two Congress MLAs
Shillong, Aug 23: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma has said he is not aware of any suspension order against Congress MLAs Charles Marngar and Gabriel Wahlang. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the Speaker said two-third of the four MLAs merged with the NPP and hence he does not see any legal…
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Conrad absent on Day-1 of Autumn session
Shillong, Aug 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was absent during the first day of the autumn session of the Assembly on Friday as he was unwell. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong officiated on behalf of the chief minister in the Assembly. Charles Marngar, Gabriel Wahlang missing Among the three Congress…
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