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Women’s panel seeks action on sexual harrassment case within 30 days
Shillong,July 1: Meghalaya State Commission for Women(MSCW) wanted the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) to expedite action on sexual harassment case, and ensure safety of women players within 30 days. MSCW Chairperson Iamon Syiem told reporters on Wednesday ( July 1) that the Commission received the complaint on May 4, 2026…
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Over 1 lakh enumeration forms distributed for SIR
Shillong, July 1: Over 1 lakh enumeration forms were distributed across Meghalaya on the first day of the house-to-house campaign for Special Intensive Revision ( SIR) 1,19,129 enumeration forms were distributed , covering 5.07% of the state’s total electorate. The drive began on June 30. “The objective of the Special…
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HC stays proposed special general meeting of MCA
Shillong, Ju/y 1: High Court of Meghalaya has stayed the Special General Meeting of the Meghalaya Cricket Association( MCA) called by the rebel group for July 3. In an interim and exparte order issued on Wednesday (July 1) , the high court of Meghalaya directed that ’till the next date,…
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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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