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Cabinet regulates use of name plates on vehicles
Shillong, May 27: The cabinet has approved the proposed regulation on the use of name boards on official vehicles of the state government. Addressing journalists after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday (May 27), Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that to address the concerns around VIP culture, we had earlier…
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Govt waives pending vehicle taxes
Shillong,May 27: Cabinet on Thursday ( May 27) approved the introduction of a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for waiver and reduction of penalties relating to motor vehicles tax, passenger and goods tax and fitness fees. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said over the years,…
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Cabinet nod to strengthen forest dept & councils
Shillong, May 27: The cabinet has introduced amendment to the Meghalaya Forest Authority Act, 1991 to strengthen coordination between the State Forest Department and the Autonomous District Councils in protecting and managing the forests. “This administrative amendment will enable the Authority to utilise funds for its day-to-day functioning, improving coordination,…
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State puts on hold 8 foreign visits after Modi’s appeal
Shillong, May 27: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has put on hold around 8 foreign visits proposed by various departments. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ( May 27), the chief minister said that after the appeal by the Prime Minister to ensure austerity measures, in his personal capacity, he decided to…
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Police clarify on vandalism cases in Chibinang
Shillong, May 27: Police have clarified regarding the registration of cases linked to the alleged vandalism incident at Chibinang on March 9. According to a statement issued by Superintendent of Police, West Garo Hills, Abraham T. Sangma, a joint FIR was lodged on March 18 this year , by the…
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Education dept advisor lists measures to improve learning
Shillong, May 26: The state’s poor ranking in the Performance Grading Index is due to structural problems in the school education system, said Advisor to the Education Department HM Shangpliang Speaking to reporters on Tuesday (May 26), Shangpliang said”,We have seen the low Performance Grading Index, or PGI, of Meghalaya.…
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Relatives await return of missing Lady Keane school student
Shillong, May 26: The relatives of the missing Lady Keane higher secondary school student are anxiously waiting for her return. Tumpa Nath (17) went missing on the morning of May 22 after her father dropped her in Lady Keane’s School from their residence at Zig Zag, Rilbong. After entering the…
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Hearing on harassment to women cricketers inconclusive
Shillong, May 26:The hearing on the sexual harrassment allegations by the state women cricketers remained inconclusive as the former treasurer Dhrubajyoti Thakuria was out of station. The four-member commission headed by Iamonlang Syiem heard the views of Meghalaya Cricket Association honorary secretary Raynold Kharkamni, former president Naba Bhattacharjee and manager…
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K-9 unit supplements military exercise PRAGATI 2026
Shillong, May 26: K-9 unit of the Indian Army was deployed during the military exercise of 12 nations in Umroi. Army dogs trained alongside troops from friendly foreign countries, showcasing their role in modern military operations and enhancing interoperability in a multinational environment. From IED detection and tracking to intervention…
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Bike aggregators should follow rules: Official
Shillong, May 25: Two-wheeler taxi aggregators should register with the District Transport Office to operate. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Commissioner & Secretary in-charge of transport Sanjay Goyal said they need to obtain licenses before operating. The government warned of strict action against those running services illegally. He said enforcement drives…
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