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HC reserves bail order on Sonam
Shillong, June 10: The single bench headed by Justice W Diengdoh reserved the order on bail challenged by the state government. During the hearing on the matter on Wednesday (June 10), the counsel for Sonam placed a written argument substantiating the bail granted by the sessions court. Earlier on June…
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State bans foreign tours for 6 months
Shillong, June 10: The state government has decided to put on hold all officially funded foreign visits by ministers, MLAs, and government officials for a period of six months as part of a broader expenditure rationalisation and austerity initiative. The decision has been taken in the larger public interest, said…
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Project ‘Serve Safe Food’ expanded in state
Shillong, June 9: Nestlé India has collaborated with Food Safety, Meghalaya and National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) to expand Project Serve Safe Food in the state. As part of the project, NASVI will train 300 street food vendors in the state across East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia…
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Second part of women’s panel probe to focus on MCA functionaries
Shillong, June 9: After indicting the head coach and the assistant manager of Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) for alleged sexual harassment of women cricketers, the Women’s Commission is focusing on the four functionaries- retired and present – for their alleged complicity. The report of the second part of the inquiry…
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MCA to take action based on women’s panel report: James
Shillong, June 9: Meghalaya Cricket Association president James Sangma said on Tuesday (June 9) that action will be taken based on the report of the state women’s commission on the sexual harassment case. The women’s commission sought the suspension of the head coach and the termination of the service of…
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KSU seeks release of CM’s scholarship scheme
Shillong, June 8: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) wanted Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to intervene and expedite the release of the Chief Minister’s Scholarship. In a letter submitted to the Chief Minister, the KSU said eligible students have been waiting for more than a year despite completing all formalities. The KSU…
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NPP plans vision Northeast 2047: Gateway to Prosperity
Shillong, June 9: The National People’s Party (NPP) has planned Northeast 2047: Gateway to Prosperity aimed at strengthening democratic participation, promoting peace and reconciliation in the Northeast, safeguarding indigenous rights, and accelerating inclusive development The party, under the leadership of its National President Conrad Sangma, slconducted its National Committee Meeting…
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CM flags off five electric buses
Shillong, June 9: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday flagged off five electric buses under PM eBus Sewa Scheme. The event was held at Taraghar–State Guest House, here. This is the first phase of the initiative aimed at providing citizens with cleaner, greener, and more efficient public transportation services. The…
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Nomination papers of James in order
Shillong, June 9: The scrutiny of nomination papers of NPP candidate James Sangma was found to be in order The returning officer examined the papers in the presence of James, on Tuesday ( June 9) The returning officer said he will declare the candidate elected unopposed on June 11 at…
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Arguments on Sonam bail conclude, court may reserve order on June 9
Shillong, June 8: The court of the single bench headed by Justice W Diengdoh heard the arguments of both the counsels of the state government and Sonam Raghuvanshi, on Monday (June 8). An official source said the written arguments of the counsel for Sonam will be submitted to the court…
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