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Load restrictions continue in Umiam bridge
Shillong, Aug 1: The transport department has said only single axle vehicles with gross weight including the load not beyond 9 metric tonnes are allowed to ply on the Umiam bridge. This was issued for safety and protection of the Umiam dam bridge. A notification issued by the Commissioner &…
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Sanbor asks MLA to utilise funds meant for people
Shillong, Aug 1: BJP legislator Sanbor Shullai has asked other legislators to emulate his example if they wish to develop their constituencies. The South Shillong MLA was responding to those who questioned him regarding the implementation of the Special Urban Work Programme (SUWP) or MLA scheme. “Please follow my good…
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Cooking skill training held in Williamnagar
Shillong,Aug 1: Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) in collaboration with Tourism Department and Northeast Institute of Professional Studies (NeIPS) completed basic cooking skills training for East Garo Hills entrepreneurs at Williamnagar from July 29 to August 1 aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs in the tourism industry. Funded by MSSDS,…
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Tourism promoters not to be silent spectators; meet Conrad & Paul
Shillong, Aug 1: The tourism promoters have asserted in their letters to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and and Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh that they will no longer remain the silent spectators of disturbances and lawlessness created by NGOs in the state which shall affect the movement, intimidation and security of…
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Activist raises road condition of Deputy Speaker’s constituency
Shillong, July 31: Social activist Cherian Momin on Wednesday petitioned Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on poor road condition in the constituency of Resubelpara MLA and Deputy Speaker Timothy Shira. Momin said the state of these roads is deplorable, severely impacting the daily lives of the residents, school children, office-goers, and…
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BSF & police rescue 69 cattle in border
Shillong, July 31: BSF Meghalaya rescued 69 cattle brutally loaded in four Bolero pick-up vehicles and apprehended six Indian nationals at the International Border in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. In a statement, the BSF said the troops of the 100 Bn BSF Meghalaya, in a joint operation with…
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Grassroots Music Project ties up with Hard Rock Cafe India
Shillong, Juy 31: The Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project (MGMP) has collaborated with Hard Rock Cafe India. “This collaboration aims to push local bands through an extensive tour across various cities in India, offering them unprecedented exposure and opportunities,” coordinator of the MGMP Season 2 Andreas War said during a press…
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District administration to deploy police force at Lum Survey
Shillong July 31: East Khasi Hills district administration wanted police deployment at Lum Survey to prevent law and order situation ahead of the hearing of the case by the court on August 19. A meeting chaired by the deputy commissioner RM Kurbah with the SP, CEO of Shillong Cantonment Board…
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Govt offers 25 pc hike, SSA non-teaching staff want 80 pc
Shillong, July 31: The state government will enhance the salary of non-teaching SSA staff by 25 percent but the agitating employees are demanding 80 percent. The financial implication for the current financial year will be Rs 15,98,13,000. Special Officer-incharge Education department and State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha (SEMAM) & Director…
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USTM student kills self
Shillong, July 31: A student of the University of Science and Technology (USTM), Baridua, Ri Bhoi was found dead at USTM Boys’ hostel on Tuesday evening. A police official said a suicide case was reported at the hostel . “During enquiry it was found that one Md Hafijur Rehman, studying…
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