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Suspension for all police personnel in extortion video; Diengpasoh OC transferred
Shillong, Oct 1: Police have suspended all personnel shown in the video.taken by the KSU indicating extortion. The Diengpasoh police station Officer-in-charge was also transferred. Four police personnel -one head constable and three unarmed branch constables- have been placed under suspension pending enquiry. “Enquiry, suspension, departmental proceedings of constables involved…
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Rilbong basks in centenary glory
Shillong, Sept 30: Rilbong is celebrating three milestones this year. The centenary of the creation of Rilbong as an urban habitation, the 100th Puja celebration and the completion of a century of Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha will be celebrated by the residents. Manas Chaudhuri, Chairman, centenary celebration committee and…
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Historic moment as govt notifies exclusion of non-tribals in GHADC polls
Shillong,Sept 30: The state government has issued a gazette notification on the amendment of GHADC rules prohibiting participation of non-tribals in the council polls. The notification was issued on Wednesday (Sept 30). This is a historic moment for GHADC as in the past the non-tribals were allowed to vote and…
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ECI extends final publication of SIR electoral roll to Oct 26
Shillong,Sept 30: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the final publication of electoral roll after the SIR exercise to October 26. Earlier, the deadline fixed was on October 21. The notification below
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Concern over disruption of interview by VPP MDC in WKH
Shillong, Sept 29: The West Khasi Hills district administration is concerned over the disruption of interview for the post of nurses by VPP MDC Juristman Iawphniaw in Nongpoh, West Khasi Hills. While the MDC alleged irregularities, the district administration maintained that the interview was according to procedures. A police official…
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Governor approves amendment to GHADC rules
Shillong, Sept 29: Governor CH Vijayashankar has approved amendment to GHADC rules for exclusion of non-tribals from participation in council polls. An official source said that the governor approved the amendment to the rules on on Tuesday (Sept 29). The amendment to Assam & Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District…
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59-year-old among school dropouts to appear for SSLC exam
Shillong, Sept 29: A 59-year-old ‘student’ is among the 9,767 school dropouts across Meghalaya, who will be appearing for the SSLC examination. An official statement said on Tuesday ( Sept 29) that there is no upper age limit, with the oldest registered candidate being 59-year-old Sylvester Shadap from Thadrang Umngem…
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All 33 NPP MLAs are intact, says party president
Shillong, Sept 22: The state president of the NPP, Prestone Tynsong asserted that all the 33 party MLAs are intact. In reply to a question by reporters on Tuesday (Sept 29) whether some NPP MLAs are eager to join the BJP following the example of 8 UDP MLAs, Tynsong said…
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Govt directs BSF & police to keep vigil in border
Shillong, Sept 29: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of home Prestone Tynsong chaired a meeting with the officials of the BSF and the state police to discuss the infiltration issue. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday( Sept 29), Tynsong said a direction was issued to the police and the BSF to keep…
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Activist for marriage certificates to be made mandatory for official purpose
Shillong Sept 28: Amendment to marriage registration carried out in 2022 diluted the mandatory clause of using the marriage certificates for official purpose. Addressing a press conference on MonfY The Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act, 2012 stressed the need of using marriage certificates for official purpose like ST certificates.…
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