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Bernard alleges CM’s nexus with Muslim leaders, party denies charge
Shillong, May 19: BJP leader Bernard Marak reiterated the question on whether Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has any links with Muslim leaders Esmatur Mominin and Sofior Rahman as they were released on bail whereas many arrested Garo leaders during the recent unrest are languishing in jail “Is it possible that…
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Fleeing biker held with stolen bike
Shillong, May 19:A biker who fled from Sohra was arrested by the Police in Mawjrong The bike was also seized. According to a statement issued by the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, while the checking of vehicles was conducted by the police in Sohra, one biker, on seeing the…
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Union sports minister-led delegation to visit state
Shillong, May 19: A delegation led by Union Sports Minister and his deputy will be in Shillong from May 28 to 30 for a brain storming session and to sign the fresh contract for 2027 National Games on May 30, The meeting is part of Chintan Shivir ( brainstorming session)…
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Villagers fight for paddy fields, caves and rivers
Shillong, May 18:Villagers, supported by the pressure groups Jaintia National Council (JNC) and Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU), on Monday protested in the city against the plan of Shree Cements Ltd to set up a cement plant in East Jaintia Hills. The people are resisting the plan by citing the environment…
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Body of Pynter assault victim exhumed
Shillong, May 18: The body of Trophimos Khongmawdoh, who was beaten to death allegedly by the headman of Pynter and Village Defence Party (VDP) members, was exhumed on Monday ( May 18). East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem told reporters that the investigation will progress depending on the…
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Clash in Lapangap leaves one injured
Shillong, May 18: A clash between the Khasi and the Karbi villagers in Lapangap has left one injured on Monday. The incident took place after the meeting of the officials with the villagers. An official said that at 11 am, a meeting was held with the headmen and the secretaries…
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Sonam very much aware why she was arrested: SP
Shillong, May 18: The accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Sonam Raghuvanshi, was very much aware as to why she was arrested, a police official said. In response to the lower court granting bail to the accused due to a clerical error in police documents, East Khasi Hills SP…
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Supply of petroleum products in state normal: Oil industry
Shillong, May 18: The State Level Coordinator for Oil Industry, Meghalaya-cum-Manager (LPG-Sales), Shillong Area, Indian Oil Corporation has assured the people that the availability of essential petroleum products, including Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), remains normal and uninterrupted across all supply channels of Public Sector Oil Marketing…
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Govt postpones Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test
Shillong, May 18: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday (May 18) announced the postponement of the Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET), originally scheduled for May 29. The decision comes in response to appeals from a delegation of teachers facing conflicts due to mandatory national duties. Speaking at a public programme…
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BJP to discuss Lok Sabha candidate on May 20
Shillong, May 18: The BJP will discuss four applications to contest the bypoll to Shillong Lok Sabha seat. BJP leader AL Hek told reporters on Monday( May 18) that four names will be considered on May 20. He refused to divulge the names of the applicants. However,,sources said that besides…
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