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Hamlet opts out of Rajya Sabha seat race
Shillong, June 1: The NPP working president, Hamletson Dohling has conveyed to the party leadership regarding his inability to contest the Lok Sabha seat. The names of Hamlet, HM Shangpliang and James Sangma were shortlisted by the NPP to contest the lone Rajya Sabha seat. “The NPP top leaders discussed…
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Amit Shah to attend NEC plenary session
Shillong, June 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the 73rd plenary session of the NEC.. Union DoNER Minister, governors and chief ministers of all the Northeastern states will also discuss issues related to the development of the region East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem told reporters that all…
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More than half of India’s butterfly diversity in Meghalaya: Book
Shillong, June 1: More than half of India’s butterfly diversity is present in Meghalaya, This was stated in the book ‘Butterflies of Meghalaya’ released by the Governor Meghalaya, C.H. Vijayashankar, on Monday (June 1? at Lok Bhawan here. The publication records 698 species of butterflies from Meghalaya, highlighting the state’s…
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HC to take up Sonam case on June 3 for arguments
Shillong, June 1: The state government counsels completed the arguments to cancel bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi on Monday (June 1). An official source said the counsels for Sonam will complete the arguments on June 3. The matter will come up for hearing on June 3. “Heard Mr A. Kumar, learned…
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KSU rescues two state women in Delhi
Shillong, June 1: The KSU Delhi unit has rescued two women from Barato village, West Jaintia Hills district after they became victims of false promises . They were taken to the Delhi with promises of hotel jobs and later allegedly pressured into prostitution. The KSU Delhi Unit received a call…
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Katakey seeks report on floating body in EJH mine & coal-laden truck in WKH
Shillong, May 31: Retired justice BP Katakey has sought a report on the body floating in one of the coal mines in East Jaintia Hills. He also wanted to know about an overturned truck with coal in West Khasi Hills. The high court-appointed committee, headed by him, met the officials…
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Union ministers promote cycling on Sundays
Shillong, May 31: Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the 76th edition of the nationwide Sundays on Cycle campaign under the Fit India Movement in Shillong. The event was participated by youth, athletes, fitness enthusiasts and members of the public, promoting the message of fitness, sustainability…
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Meghalaya signs revised agreement for National Games 2027
Shillong, May 30:The state government on Saturday (May 30) signed a revised agreement with the Indian Olympic Association to conduct the 39th National Games. The first agreement was signed in 2018. Though Meghalaya is the host state, the games will be held in the all the North East states. Union…
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No salary for Meghalaya cricket body staff for 5 months
Shillong, May 29:The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA), which is in the news for allegedly harassing the women cricketers, is facing another problem of not disbursing salary. Sources said that though the BCCI had released funds, the MCA staff are yet to get the pending payment for five months. Around 80,…
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Conrad & Himanta hold talks on Lapangap border issue
Shillong, May 29: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday (May 29) to discuss the problems being faced by the border residents in Lapangap, West Jaintia Hills. However, practical steps are yet to be announced by both the chief ministers. The farming…
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