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HC issues contempt notices to Bar associations
Shillong, Oct 8: High Court of Meghalaya has issued contempt notices to the functionaries of bar associations for engaging in cease work and strike for the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar. A suo motu petition was taken up by the high court on Thursday ( Oct 8) in view…
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Solo bike rider explores Meghalaya
Shillong, Oct 7: Lunavath Pavan, a researcher, Hebrew specialist, and solo traveler who grew up in an orphanage, is currently traversing the state’s isolated villages on a self-sustained motorcycle expedition. Pavan’s life of journey and mission caught media attention in Telangana. According to Pawan, he has transitioned from his academic…
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VPP extends support to protesting lawyers
Shillong, Oct 7: The VPP has asked the state government to remove the Advocate General Amit Kumar and extended support to the agitating lawyers. The VPP also called for an independent inquiry into appointment of lawyers during his tenure. In a statement issued on Wednesday (Oct 7), the VPP president…
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Govt extends GHADC tenure for six more months
Shillong Oct 7: The cabinet on Wednesday extended the tenure of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for six more months. The first six-month-extension ends on October 17. Extension of the House for one year is allowed as per the rule. With this, the polls to GHADC will be held…
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NPP MLAs meet at CM’s residence, show unity
Shillong, Oct 6: The NPP legislators attended a party meeting chaired by party president and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma at his official residence here on Tuesday, and expressed unity.State president and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and other NPP MLAs were present. The show of…
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Primary teachers announce rally on Oct 7
Shillong, Oct 5: Primary school teachers will take out a rally on October 7 to highlight their long-pending demands. The All Meghalaya Primary School Teacher’s Association (AMPSTA) told reporters on Monday that the rally will begin at 10 am from the Golf Link Community Hall at Pynthorumkhrah and will move…
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Adelbert seeks CBI probe into raid in Jaiaw
Shillong, Oct 5: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has sought a CBI inquiry into the midnight raid in Jaiaw following the August 19 violent Speaking to reporters on Monday after meeting Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Nongrum said a transparent and independent probe is the only way to instil public…
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District administration to send fact-finding team after child’s death
Shillong, Oct 5: After the death of a child in need of medical care due to poor road net work, a multi-disciplinary team from the Health Department will conduct an on-ground field inspection at Domkyrkoh village, West Khasi Hills, on October 6. The District Administration, West Khasi Hills took note…
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No attempt by BJP to break NPP, says Prestone
Shillong, Oct 5: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong asserted on Monday ( Oct 5) that the NPP-led MDA would complete the full term and continue beyond. Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said that the entry of eight UDP MLAs as BJP members will not affect the coalition. He also ruled out…
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HC rider on attendance in court
Shillong, Oct 4: The High Court of Meghalaya has notified adherence to attendance in court after its functioning was affected due to strike by lawyers recently. In the notification on October 1, the court said, “It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that cases listed before the…
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