State
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Conrad paints a rosy picture of state finance
Shillong, March 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has downplayed criticism from the opposition members that the state government is funding projects from loans. He also assured the House that Meghalaya will not fall into debt trap. Giving an elaborate reply following the discussion on the budget 2024-25 in the Assembly…
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Govt to upgrade Mawlai power sub station
Shillong, March 8: Power Minister AT Mondal said the tender for the upgradation of Mawlai power sub station will be floated in April. In reply to a question by Brightstarwell Marbaniang (VPP) Power Minister AT Mondal said on Monday that the revised project cost for upgradation of Mawlai sub-station from…
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Govt to provide subsidised fertiliser & seeds to farmers
Shillong, March 10: Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh has said the government will provide subsidised fertilizer, pesticides, and seeds to the farmers in West Garo Hills. In reply to a question by Mizanur Kazi (TMC) in the Assembly, Lyngdoh said that the availability of subsidized agricultural inputs in…
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No ban on stone quarrying & sand mining, says CM
Shillong, March 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Monday that the state government has not stopped sand mining and stone quarrying in the state. In reply to a question by Heavingstone Kharpran (VPP), the chief minister said anyone can apply for sand mining and stone quarrying. “As the provisions…
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Vice Chancellor operates from NEHU Guest House in Guwahati
Shillong, March 9: NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla has resumed office from NEHU Guest House in Guwahati. An official source said on Sunday that due to security concerns in NEHU, he is not able to attend office from Shillong as his room was locked by the student bodies. The source…
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Accused in Khanapara theft case held in Kerala after 4 years
Shillong, March 9: An accused in a theft case in Khanapara, Ri Bhoi district was traced by Kerala police after he absconded for more than 4 years. In a statement on Sunday, the Ri Bhoi SP Vivekanand Singh Rathore said the accused Ranjan Borgohain, son of Kamal Borgohain, resident of…
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WJH woman excels in agricultural practices
Shillong, March 8: On International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Secretary of the Village Employment Council (VEC) in Khliehrangnah, West Jaintia Hills Bina Sungoh is remembered for driving rural transformation through sustainable livelihood initiatives. With her leadership, she has advanced various development works particularly by integrating MGNREGS with non-Natural Resource…
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HC wants action against new encroachments of city street space
Shillong, March 8: The High Court of Meghalaya has asked the administration to keep vigil in the city to identify, remove and prevent new encroachments of street space by illegal street vendors and take legal steps against them. During the hearing of the pending PIL on traffic congestion on Friday,…
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Baljek airport remains non-functional for 17 years
Shillong, March 7: The issue of non-functional Umroi airport for 17 years was raised by Rupa Marak (AITC). The airport was inaugurated in October 2008. During the question hour, Marak wants to know the status of the project pending for many years. In reply, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang…
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Local youths slog, but consultants get more benefits: Opp
Shillong, March 7: The Opposition VPP has raised the issue of outside consultants getting lakhs of rupees and the locals who are supporting the former availing meagre amount. During the Question Hour on Friday, Brightstarwell Marbaniang (VPP- Mawlai) wanted the government to train local youths for preparation of project reports…
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