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BJP free to contest Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll : CM
Shillong, April 10: NPP National President Conrad Sangma said the move of the coalition partner BJP to contest the bypoll to the Shillong seat will not affect the NPP. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Conrad said, “It is okay as elections are fine as every party has its own democratic…
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Govt to provide benefits to muster roll workers
Shillong, April 9: The state government will streamline and ensure all departments implement the order for revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) twice a year for the muster roll workers. The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union have temporarily suspended its agitation after a meeting with Chief Minister…
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Laying of pipes delays Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme phase III
Shillong, April 9: Laying of pipes delays distribution of water under the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme (GSWSS)- phase III. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the PHE Minister Marcuise Marak said the project is nearing completion, with water already reaching the treatment plant,. “The pumping from phase-III, from the Mawphlang…
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No permanent structure will be allowed in Umiam’s Pongdeng island
Shillong, April 9: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has clarified that the state government will not make any permanent structures in Umiam’s Pongdeng island. In a video statement released on Thursday, the chief minister said that only temporary structures will be allowed which can be dismantled after events. Earlier in the…
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Pending payment to JJM contractors over Rs 900 crore
Shillong, April 9:The pending payment to be made for the contractors who are implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is over Rs 900 crore. Till December last year, it was over Rs 700 crore. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, PHE Minister Marcuise Marak said the government will clear the dues…
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NPP not to have alliance, yet to decide on candidate
Shillong, April 9: The National People’s Party (NPP) has ruled out a pre-poll alliance for the Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll after its alliance partner, the BJP decided to be in the fray. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, NPP state working president and cabinet minister Marcuise N Marak said the NPP is…
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Green activists protest infront of Secretariat against Umiam projects
Shillong, April 9: The Green Tech Foundation Meghalaya on Thursday protested in front of the secretariat against the implementation of tourism projects in Umiam. It also announced an indefinite hunger strike in protest against the state government’s failure to halt or exempt the implementation of tourism projects on Lumpongdeng Island…
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Protest against hotel project in Umiam to continue
Shillong, April 8: Green-Tech Foundation, Meghalaya has officially announced a silent sit-in at Lumpongdeng island, Umiam against setting up of a hotel and spa. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Foundation said the protests will continue continue until the government issues a statement to call off the project.
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Employees’ insurance scheme covers all districts in state
Shillong, April 8: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), North East Zone, has announced the implementation of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme in all districts of Meghalaya from April 1. First in 1980 Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Pranay Sinha, Insurance Commissioner, North East Zone, said Meghalaya has…
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Sanbor not averse to contesting LS bypoll if party decides
Shillong, April 8: BJP leader and Arts & Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai has said if the party decides, he is willing to contest the bypoll to Shillong Lok Sabha constituency. The VPP has already fielded Batskhem Myrboh to contest the vacant seat following the death of sitting MP Ricky Syngkon…
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