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Raghu Rai’s Shillong connection
Shillong, April 26: Famed photographer Raghu Rai (83), who passed away on Sunday(April 26), had visited the city in 2015 to be the guest for a photo exhibition. Rai was a special invitee for the first Shillong International Photo Festival held in November 2015, initiated by the Mass Media Department,…
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Activist seeks action against medical negligence of minor
Shillong, April 25: Activist Greneth Sangma has sought action against medical negligence of a minor by two hospitals in West Garo Hills. In a letter addressed to the West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner on April 25, Greneth said that 11-year-old Netera Sangma died due to medical negligence. The activist spoke…
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New species of reed snake reveal uniqueness of GH biodiversity
Shillong, April 25: The discovery of new species of reed snake has revealed the uniqueness of the biodiversity of Garo Hills. A team of researchers from multiple leading institutions has described a new species of fossorial reed snake from the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, Northeast India. The species, named Calamaria…
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Missing mystery: Teacher unable to provide details
Shillong, April 25: The teacher from Assam, who went missing and found here on Saturday (April 25), is unable to provide any coherent statement to the police. The teacher identified as Bhabana Sarma (27) went missing after she boarded a vehicle in Assam on Friday (April 24) According to the…
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Suspected affair leads to murder
Shillong, April 25: A suspected affair led to the murder of a person in Mawblei on Saturday (April 25). The accused was arrested. According to the police, on Friday, around 8 am, a person identified as Sumeet Kr Singha (40) of Mawblei ŵas assaulted by Sanjay Kumar (42), a…
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Police recover stolen scooties; five held
Shillong, April 24: Police recovered two scooties and arrested five persons in connection with the theft of vehicles. According to the police, on April 23, telephonic information was received from Wanphida O. Laloo of Ummulong village regarding the theft of his scooty (Regn. No. ML-05 W-6877) from lalong Civil Hospital,…
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Mixed response to mock drill on air raid
Shillong, April 24:The mock exercise of the state government on air raid and blackout has evoked mixed response. A statement issued by Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, said the ‘Civil Defence Mock Exercise on Air Raid and Blackout entitled “ARMEX-I 2026” was as per the directive received from…
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Mahila Cong protests against delimitation move, wants reservation
Shillong. April 24: Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress under the leadership of Joplyn Scott Shylla protested against the proposed delimitation process on April 23 at Mawiong, Mawlai. While opposing delimitation due to concerns over its potential impact on the state’s representation and interests, the Mahila Congress reiterated its support for 33%…
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Owner yet to claim abandoned bag
Shillong, April 24: The owner is yet to claim the abandoned bag at Howell Road, Laban. Passers by noticed the bag on April 24 morning near a shop in Laban. The bomb disposal squad arrived and examined the bag which contained only clothes, keys and locks. Police said the bag…
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MRF MO-GRIP FMSCI National Supercross Championship concludes
Shillong: MRF MO-GRIP FMSCI National Supercross Championship 2026 Round #1 has concluded. In a statement, the organisers said that the opening round of the MRF MO-GRIP FMSCI National Supercross Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at Madan Kurkalang, Bhoirymbong, delivering an electrifying showcase of speed, skill, and competition. As…
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