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CM announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to fire tragedy victims
Shillong, Aug 17: Chief Minister Conrad. Sangma has expressed grief and shock over the loss of five lives from Meghalaya in a fire incident at Hotel Bideshini Yatri Nibas in the temple town of Tarapith, Birbhum district, West Bengal, in the early hours of Monday ( Aug 17). The chief…
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Accidental fire in WB lodge kills 5 from Garo Hills
Shillong, Aug 17: An accidental fire in a lodge in West Bengal killed 8 persons, including 5 from South and West Garo Hills districts. Six from the district were rescued. According to an official source, the incident took place around 4.30 am at Bideshini Lodge,Tarapith near Tarapith temple, Rampurhaat, Birbhum…
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Garos in Bangladesh village face harassment after death of trader
Shillong, Aug 16: Garos in Sherpur area of Bangladesh are facing harassment following the recovery of body of a rice trader recently. Assaults of villagers, vandalism and looting followed the incident at Purba Gajrikura (Bandhadhara) village. In a statement, local residents alleged that the members of the indigenous Garo community…
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CM distributes prizes to winners of I-Day function
Shillong, Aug 15: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma distributed prizes to the winners who performed during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Polo Grounds, on Saturday (Aug 15). The winners of March Past are Holy Cross Higher Secondary School (first), St. Edmund Higher Secondary School ( second) and St. John Higher …
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CM’s one-hour ID-speech: Parade commander collapses, returns after first aid
Shillong, Aug 15:The female parade commander collapsed during the long speech of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma at the Independence Day celebrations held at Polo Ground here on Saturday ( Aug 15). She was taken on a stretcher by the medics. After the first aid, she returned to the ground. A…
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SC Bar Association wants withdrawal of action against Advocate General
Shillong, Aug 14: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged both the bar associations in Meghalaya to withdraw the order to remove the membership of Advocate General Amit Kumar on the law intern issue. The SCBA issued the appeal on Friday ( Aug (14) in the form of a…
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Govt bans sale of STING energy drink
Shillong, Aug 24: The state government has banned the sale of STING energy drink citing health concerns. Food Safety Commissioner Dr Joram Beda issued an order in this regard on Friday. Full order below Dated: Shillong, the 14th August, 2026 STATUTORY ORDER Subject: State-Wide Distribution Freeze and Prohibition on Sale,…
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Four from state get Service Medals
Shillong, Aug 14: The Centre has released the names of holders of Service Medals on the eve of the Independence Day, 2026 on Friday (Aug 14) The awardees are Abraham T Sangma ( SP, West Garo Hills),Herbert Garnet Lyngdoh(Commandent), Kmenlang Suting (Havildar) and Lathindro D Sangma (Home guard havildar) A…
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Petrol bomb hurled at Mawkyrwat Block Office
Shillong, Aug 13: A petrol bomb was hurled at the Mawkyrwat Block Office, on Thursday. According to police, on August 13 around 8.30 am, information was received at Mawkyrwat Police Station to the effect of an incident of arson involving a petrol bomb attack at the premises of Mawkyrwat Block Office,…
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Dedicated chapter on Meghalaya in MCS exam
Shillong, Aug 13: Cabinet has approved the report of the expert committee headed by Professor David Syiemlieh on introducing a dedicated paper on Meghalaya in the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Competitive Examination. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters after the cabinet meeting that Paper VI will focus specifically on Meghalaya, its…
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