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State launches Mission Clouded Leopard for conservation of State Animal
Shillong, Aug 4: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has announced the launch of Mission Clouded Leopard, the state’s flagship programme dedicated to the conservation of the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, observed on 4 August…
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Flash flood likely in Ri Bhoi & Eastern West Khasi Hills
Shillong, Aug 4: Flash Flood is most likely to occur at many places over Ri Bhoi and Eastern West Khasi Hills districts during the next 24 hours. Widespread water logging in many parts of low-lying areas including Jorabat and neighbouring watershed; disruption of traffic and travel routes may be affected,…
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Joint action panel moves KHADC against cable car
Shillong, Aug 3: The Joint Action Committee Against the Shillong Ropeway Project and for the Protection of the Lum Shyllong Catchment met the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council CEM to immediately stop work. The JAC, in a letter to the CEM said the proposed ropeway from Riat Laban to Shillong…
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Deputy CM for dialogue with VPP on state issues
Shillong, Aug 3: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has said the government’s doors are open to all political parties in the wake of proposed protest march to secretariat by VPP on August 6. Speaking to reporters, he urged elected leaders not to resort to protest marches. According to Dhar, the…
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HC follows up lawyer’s assault, wants safety of women advocates & interns
Shillong, Aug 3: High Court of Meghalaya has followed up the attack on the lawyer accused of molesting an intern and the safety of women advocates and interns. During the hearing of the matter on Monday (Aug 3), the division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Judge W…
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Goons hurl petrol bombs at pollution control board office in city
Shillong, Aug 3: Two petrol bombs were hurled at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) office, on Monday afernoon. According to the police, two masked men on scooters hurled petrol bombs targetting two spots inside the premises. The incident occurred between 12 pm and 12:30 pm. Pollution control board lodged…
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Cooperating with police: Advocate
Shillong, Aug 2: The advocate accused of molesting the intern has said he is fully cooperating with the police to complete the investigation. In a statement issued here on August 1, the advocate AH Hazarika said that the police recorded the statement of his juniors who were present during the…
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FCRA amendment condemned
Shillong,Aug 2: Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has condemned the FCRA Amendment by the Modi government. In a statement, its president Joplyn Shylla said, “We believe these amendments impose excessive restrictions on civil society organisations, charitable institutions, and voluntary groups that have long served the people, particularly in the fields of…
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Mahila Cong concerned over cutting of trees for ropeway
Shillong, Aug 2: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) expressed concern and opposition to the large-scale felling of trees for the proposed ropeway project in Shillong. “While we support sustainable development and improved infrastructure, development must never come at the cost of destroying Meghalaya’s precious forests and fragile ecosystem. Trees…
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VPP to march to secretariat on Aug 6
Shillong July 31: The Voice of the People Party will march to rhe Secretariat on August 6 for various issues. VPP President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit told reporters that it will be a peaceful march to the Main Secretariat as a reminder to the state government that it can no longer…
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