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Cong had nexus with BJP in Tura: Rakkam Sangma
Shillong, Aug 13: NPP leader Rakkam Sangma has said the Congress had nexus with the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls in Tura as revealed by BJP Tura MDC Bernard Marak. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the education minister said it was upto the NPP high command to discuss the…
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At 85, journalist relives Meghalaya days
”One who is tired of Shillong is tired of life’ Subroto Buattacharjee Senior journalist Subroto Bhattacharjee who had professional connections in Meghalaya and elsewhere in the Norheast released his book on Meghalaya titled Surreal Symphony of Nature which is available on Amazon. Subroto spent his childhood in the states of…
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Anti-incumbency burden on NPP & Congress in Gambegre
Shillong, Aug 12: The NPP candidate for Gambegre, Mehtab Chandee is facing anti-incumbency burden as she is entering active politics. Congress MP Saleng Sangma is also experiencing a similar dilemma, as his critics have pointed out lack of development of the constituency even after he represented it for four consecutive…
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Five held for petrol bomb attack on JN Bawrie’s statue
Shillong, Aug 11: Police arrested five persons in connection with a petrol bomb attack on the half-size statue of JN Bhawri, infront of Bawri mansion at Dhanketi on Sunday early morning. However, no damage was reported. The statue was unveiled on March 10 last year. A case was registered at…
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Prestone releases book on matriliny by Raphael Warjri
Shillong, Aug 11: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has released a book on matriliny titled “MEI: Matrilineal Exogamous Institution” by Raphael Warjri, which delves into the intricacies of Khasi matrilineal culture. The book, published by Riti Academy in collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (Meghalaya…
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Youth League: Nongstoin extend advantage in U-16 Group D
Shillong, Aug 11: Nongstoin District Sports Association extended their lead yesterday in the U-16 category of Pool D in the Meghalaya Youth League 2024, now with a 5-point advantage over the rest of the pack. In the U-14 category, meanwhile, Nongstoin reduced their margin to leaders Pyndengumiong District Sports Association…
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Ten district councils meet to discuss amendment to sixth schedule
Shillong, Aug 10: The ten autonomous district councils (ADCs) from the North East have decided to urge the Centre to speed up the proposed amendment of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. A meeting chaired by the convenor and Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) CEM Pyniaid Sing…
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Govt gives 15 days to Harijan Panchayat to decide on relocation
Shillong, Aug 10: The government wanted the Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) to convey its decision within 15 days on relocation of 342 families from Them Iew Mawlong. The decision was made at a meeting chaired by the deputy chief minister in-charge home Prestone Tynsong in presence of deputy chief minister…
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Cabinet nod to second SSLC exam for failed students within two months
Shillong, Aug 9: The cabinet has approved holding a second SSLC exam for failed students two months after the main examination. After the cabinet meeting on Friday, Education Minister Rakkam Sangma said usually the supplementary examination comes after a year which deprives the students one academic year. With the cabinet…
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MPSC assures to publish marks of candidates
Shillong, Aug 8: The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) will publish the marks of all the candidates of the Meghalaya Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination within 24 hours. This was after a protest staged by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU). The assurance was made by the Chairman of MPSC during a…
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