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Cabinet okays rationalisation of promotional hierarchy
Shillong, June 30: The cabinet on Tuesday approved the rationalisation of the promotional hierarchy under the Meghalaya Civil Service Rules, 1975. To provide better career progression for Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) officers, the cabinet has approved the creation of four new posts of Special Secretary (Level 22 on the pay…
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Cabinet adopts new job scheme
Shillong, June 30: Cabinet approved the adoption of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G) in Meghalaya, which replaces MGNREGS with an expanded vision for rural development. The new framework increases guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days and significantly broadens the scope of permissible…
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Cabinet regularises services of 38 ad hoc employees
Shillong, June 30: The cabinet on Tuesday (June 30) approved the regularisation of services of 38 ad hoc employees who were appointed on or before 31 December 2007 against sanctioned government posts. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the decision is in line with the …
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SIR exercise in East Khasi Hills begins
Shillong, June 29: The door- to-door electoral roll verification will begin in East Khasi Hills from Tuesday (June 30). Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said the booth level officers will begin visit households in all constituencies from June 30 to July 29 as part of the Election…
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Complaint by women cricketers not brought before me: Former MCA chief
Shillong, June 29: Former president of Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) Naba Bhattacharjee has said the complaint by the U-23 cricketers were not brought to his notice by any of the officials of MCA. Full text of the statement below “In response to James Sangma’s statement, appearing in a section of…
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HC rejects state plea to cancel Sonam’s bail
Shillong, June 29: The High Court of Meghalaya has upheld the order of the sessions court to grant bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi. Advocate Sudev Thapa, who appeared on behalf of Sonam, said the plea of the state to cancel bail was rejected by the High Court. The plea of the…
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One held for assaulting woman on Nongstoin- bypass road
Shillong, June 28: Police picked up a person for assaulting a woman on the Nongstoin-bypass road while others in the group are being identified. The action was based on a video of the crime bring circulated online. DGP Idashisha Nongrang said one accused was picked up.. The West Khasi Hills…
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Paul Lyngdoh consults constituency leaders on future course
Shillong,June 28: UDP leader Paul Lyngdoh, who is critical of the party leadership, said consultations were on with the party leaders in the West Shillong constituency on the future course of action. When asked whether he will be leaving the UDP, Lyngdoh said, “We are having frequent, regular consultations with…
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West Shillong MLA downplays opponent’s entry into BJP
Shillong, June 28: West Shillong legislator has downplayed the entry of his opponent Mohendro Rapsang to the BJP. “I don’t see anyone as a threat. I had always said I don’t have any political opponents because people should see me and my capacity to perform and judge me accordingly, but…
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MCA president’s actions unconstitutional: Office bearers
Shillong, June 28: Meghalaya Cricket Association ( MCA) functionaries have called the action of its president James Sangma against coach, manager and the secretary as arbitrary and without following the constitution. The action of the president was following the orders of the women’s commission. However, in a statement issued on…
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