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Union minister of state reviews central schemes
Shillong, April 15: The union minister of state for women and child development Savitri Thakur held review meetings in Shillong to strengthen the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and programmes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, on Tuesday. Thakur conducted a comprehensive review with senior officials of state…
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Southwest monsoon rainfall from June to be above normal
Shillong, April 15: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted southwest monsoon season rainfall (June to September) to be above normal. In a statement issued on April 15, the department said quantitatively, the seasonal rainfall over the country is likely to be 105% of Long Period Average(LPA) . The LPA of…
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Our supporter was attacked, this is goondaism by VPP: Rajya Sabha MP
Shillong, April 15: The NPP Rajya Sabha member WR Kharlukhi criticised the VPP for demanding inquiry into alleged anomalies in conducting JHADC polls while forgetting that the VPP members had attacked the house of NPP supporter. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Kharlukhi said it is amusing to see that the…
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Railway a closed chapter after surrender of money: MP
Shillong, April 15: Rajya Sabha member WR Kharlukhi said the issue of railway in Meghalaya has ended after the surrender of Rs 200 crore, meant for the project, to the Centre. His response was when asked about the government’s decision to constitute an all- party committee to examine the issue…
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Bike torched in Mawlai
Shillong, April 15: Goons torched a bike which was parked outside a house in Mawlai Nongpdeng, Block– C, on Tuesday early morning. Police received a complaint from Sukha Ranjan Debbarma that the incident took place around 4.30 am outside his house where the bike was parked. Police registered a case…
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No desire for second term as MP: Kharlukhi
Shillong, April 15: Rajya Sabha member and former NPP state president WR Kharlukhi said he does not like to continue as MP for a second term. His tenure will end in June 2026. To a question on whether he will seek a second term, Kharlukhi said” “No I am sorry, I…
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Recruitment in prisons department pending for over 5 years
Shillong, April 15: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council(HYC) has taken up recruitment of youths in prisons department pending for over 5 years.. The HYC submitted a representation on Tuesday and met the Assistant Inspector General of Prisons-Cum-Member Secretary, Prison Recruitment Board, Meghalaya at his office. In the representation, HYC informed the officer…
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‘CM & govt failed, hence we acted’
Shillong, April 15: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) reacted to disturbing the functioning of North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences( NEIGRIHMS) by stating that Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and his government failed in taking up the issues concerning the youths, hence the organisation was compelled…
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Govt stops coke plant in East Jaintia Hills
Shillong, April 14: The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) has asked the M/s Om Om Coke to stop construction works for setting up of its coke factory at Thlukuru in East Jaintia Hills. The action is following the cancellation of the No-objection certificate (NOC) by the Dolloi of Jowai…
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Achik body wants cleanliness in bakery
Shillong, April 14: The Achik State Peoples’ Front (ASPF), Garobadha Regional Unit, conducted an inspection with the Garobadha police personnel at a bakery, located in the Garuda and Garodoba Bazar areas, on April 12. This inspection was initiated in response to public complaints to ensure food safety and compliance with…
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