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Bar associations say only CM is defending Advocate General
Shillong, Oct 16: The Shillong Bar Association and High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association have alleged that only Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is defending Advocate General Amit Kumar and not others. The decision on Advocate General Amit Kumar is under the control of Chief Minister and it is on man’s…
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40 members representing Dorbar attended ‘public’ hearing for ropeway project
Shillong, Oct 16: Only 30 to 40 people from Riat Laban attended the public hearing for the Shillong ropeway project Speaking to reporters on Friday ( Oct 16), Commissioner and Secretary, Tourism department, RM Kurbah said that the notice for the public hearing was sent to the Dorbar Shnong through…
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CM opens centenary celebrations of Rilbong
Shillong,Oct 15: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the centenary celebrations of Rilbong locality, Rilbong Durga Puja and the Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha at Rilbong, here in the presence of Arts & Culture minister Sanbor Shullai and others. The chief minister congratulated the residents of Rilbong locality. He said the…
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Joint action committee firm on holding rally against ropeway project
Shillong, Oct 15: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Shillong ropeway project will hold protests on Saturday( Oct 17) after the talks between the government and the JAC failed on Thursday(Oct 15).. JAC Secretary Dr Linda Marbaniang (in picture)told reporters that the committee has decided to go ahead with its…
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CM, Speaker condole death of Chamberline Marak
Shillong, Oct 14: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma have condoled the death of four-time legislator Chamberline Marak from Bajengdoba. “Very sad to learn about the passing of veteran politician and former Minister of our State, Shri Chamberline Marak. His contribution to the State will always be…
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Lawyers tender apology to HC for absenteeism
Shillong, Oct 14: The advocates, who abstained from work, demanding the removal of Advocate General, apologised before the High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday ( Oct 14). A division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Judge HS Thangkhiew accepted the apology. “We find that the unconditional apology tendered…
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State releases Rs 104.482 crore under umbrella post matric scholarship for ST students
Shillong, Oct 14:The state government made the final disbursement of the Umbrella Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the academic year 2025–26, channelling Rs 104.482 crore directly to 96,801 beneficiaries. With this final release, the total disbursement across both installments stands at Rs 198.432 crore. The release event…
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Govt allows puja pandal of RR Colony on PWD; restrictions from next year
Shillong, Oct 14: The East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal has said the administration will not allow Puja pandals on the PWD roads from next year. Speaking to reporters, the deputy commissioner admitted that the Puja pandal in RR Colony is on the PWD road. The pandal was allowed…
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DC orders magisterial probe into extortion by police
Shillong, Oct 14: The East Khasi Hills District administration has sought a magisterial probe into the alleged extortion by the police in Mawkhanu and Thangshalai areas in East Khasi Hills Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ( Oct 14) , the Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said after receiving a report from…
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Linguistic minority development forum for dialogue not confrontation on pandal issue
Shillong , Oct 14: Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum (MLMDF) Shillong, has issued an open letter to people of the state to have dialogue, not confrontation during festivals.. The appeal comes after the KSU has asked the authorities to remove pandals on PWD roads. The appeal below AN OPEN LETTER…
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