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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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Stage set for entry of James to RS on June 11
Shillong. June 8: The returning officer Malthus Sangma received only the nomination of NPP candidate James Sangma for the Rajya Sabha seat, and hence he will be declared elected uncontested on June 11. The filing of nomination was till 3 pm on Monday (June 8) “He will be declared elected…
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Youth Congress targets BJP & NPP over fuel prices
Shillong, June 7: The Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress protested against hike in LPG cylinders, petrol and diesel, criticising the BJ,P-led government at the Centre and NPP-led state government. The protest was held in Mendipathar, North Garo Hills, on Sunday (June 7) Timjim Momin. President, MPYC said that families are finding it…
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Earthquake shakes city at night
Shillong, June 7: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the richter scale was felt here on Sunday (June 7) at 11.6 pm. Details of earthquake Magnitude: 5.8 Date: 07/06/2026 Time: 23:06:43 UTC Latitude: 27.627 N Longitude: 89.660 E Depth: 26 Km Region: Bhutan. There were two more small tremors with 2.8…
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Mahila Cong demands relief after fuel hike
Shillong, June 7: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress, under the leadership of Joplyn Scott Shylla, held a protest on June 4 against the hike in petrol and diesel prices, which continues to place an unbearable burden on the common people, especially the underprivileged sections of society. The organisation expressed concern…
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Police probe motive behind simultaneous attacks on govt vehicles
Shillong, June 6: Police are probing the simultaneous attacks on government vehicles in the wee hours on Saturday( June 6). The arson cases came to the fore a day after the meeting of the North Eastern Council in the city on June 4. Several commuters had protested against blocking of…
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Police vehicle torched in front of Beat House
Shillong, June 6: A police vehicle was torched in front of Kench’s Trace police beat house around 3 am on June 6. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said the Kench’s Trace Best House police vehicle, an old model Thar was torched around 3am. It was immediately doused off by…
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UDP accepts resignation of Kharjahrin, refutes division
Shillong, June 5: UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh has accepted the resignation of party vice president Robertjune Kharjahrin, and downplayed division in the party. Kharjahrin was the RDA candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. “Everyone has the freedom to think as they like. I would also like to clear any…
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Power minister takes up bill issue in Mawsynram
Shillong, June 5: The state government will resolve consumer grievances on power in the Mawsynram sub-division. The issue is linked to the MeECL franchisee. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh said the government is proceeding cautiously due to ongoing litigation. Lyngdoh said the government’s focus was on…
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