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Govt wants Khasi-Garo to be taught in CBSE schools
Shillong, April 22: The education department wanted Khasi and Garo to be taught in the CBSE affiliated schools. Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has written to the Union Education Minister and the CBSE for inclusion of Khasi and Garo in the Central Board of School Education (CBSE)’s scheme of languages. He…
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State against administrator’s rule in GHADC
Shillong, April 22: The state government is not in favour of bringing the GHADC under the administrator’s rule. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister in- charge of district council affairs Prestone Tynsong on said that there are limits to what an administrator can do as far as governance…
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Ardent questions crony capitalism, Badri Rai
Shillong, April 22: VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit questioned crony capitalism being followed by the MDA-II government led by the NPP. Addressing a public rally at Motphran here on Wednesday, Ardent wanted to know who is Badri Rai company which was given many government projects. The public meeting was to highlight…
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Presbyterian Church to hold general assembly
Shillong, April 21:The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of lndia, and the host, Phudmuri Presbyterian Church have announced the 46th Biennial General Assembly and the Centenary Jubilee Celebrations 2026, from April 29 to May 3. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Rev B.R Kharnaior Sr. Administrative Secretary, said that…
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Non-govt teachers reject new pension scheme
Shillong, April 21: The teachers of the deficit grant-in-aid schools and colleges of the state have rejected the pension scheme of 2026. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, the representatives of the associations of such schools and colleges said that the recently notified Meghalaya Non-Government Schools and Colleges Employees Centralised…
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Govt for probe into two deaths due to rockslide in Pynursla
Shillong, April 21:The state government wanted a probe into the deaths of two people due to rockslide in Mawlieh, Pynursla on April 21. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said the district administration, police and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) will examine the circumstances…
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Petition in HC; rescuers identify rockslide victims
Shillong, April 21:The HYC has moved a petition in the High Court of Meghalaya in the form of a letter seeking its intervention following several accidents on the Shillong-Pynursla road. Two people died due to a rockslide in Pynursla on April 21. The rescue team has identified the victims who…
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Green Tech Foundation alleges scam in Taj project after calling off strike
Shillong, April 20: The Green Tech Foundation (GTF) alleged corruption in the Taj Hotel project in Umiam after calling off its 12-day indefinite hunger strike on Monday night. The strike was suspended after the state government excluded Lumpongdeng Island from the Taj resort and spa project in Umiam. GTF Secretary…
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36-acre Lumpongdeng island excluded; land to remain with govt
Shillong, April 20: The tourism department has said that Lumpongdeng Island measuring 36 acres is excluded from the Concession Agreement of February 25. The agreement was executed between the Directorate of Tourism, Meghalaya with Umiam Hotel Pvt Ltd (Taj Resort and Spa). The letter of the tourism department said the…
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Lumpongdeng island to be excluded from tourism project
Shillong, April 20:The state government has decided to exclude Lumpongdeng island from the Taj tourism project. The state government spokesperson and cabinet minister Wailadmiki Shylla told reporters on Monday that the decision was taken after the traditional chiefs under the banner of Synjuk ki Rangbah Shnong, Bhoi District met Deputy Chief…
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