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Filing of nominations for GHADC polls starts from March 9
Shillong, March 8: The filing of nominations for the GHADC polls will start from Monday (March 9). The elections to 29 constituencies will be held on April 10 from 7 am to 4 pm. The last date for filing nominations is on March 16 till 3 pm, following which the…
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MLA, others move Guv to make ST notification invalid
Shillong, March 7: Rajabala MLA Dr Mizanur Rahman Kazi and others have urged the Meghalaya Governor to declare the notification issued on February 17 regarding ST status of the GHADC candidates as unconstitutional and ultra vires to the constitution of India. The notification ssued by the Executive Committee of the…
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Two held for carrying drugs
Shillong, March 6: Two persons were arrested for supplying drugs.in East Jaintia Hills An official statement in this regard said that a team of ANTF officers and personnel conducted checking operation in Ratacherra, East Jaintia Hills. During the operation, one Tata Sumo vehicle bearing Registration No. MZ-01-M-8625 was intercepted and…
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VPP against CM distributing pattas in Garo Hills
Shillong, March 6: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has criticised Chief Minister Conrad Sangma for issuing land pattas in Danakgre Akhing, West Garo Hills, while the matter is pending before the High Court. Earlier the Nokma filed an FIR against the chief ninister and others for disbursing pattas.…
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MDA govt spends more to benefit a few: Congress
Shillong, March 6: The state Congress said on Friday that the MDA government is spending more only to benefit a few. The Congress chose the occasion of the 8th anniversary of the MDA government to point out that rising capital expenditure is not creating jobs or raising incomes for ordinary…
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No decision yet on Shillong LS bypoll: Manuel Badwar
Shillong, March 6: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee Secretary Manuel Badwar said on Friday that the party is yet to decide on the candidate to contest the Lok Sabha bypoll. Speaking to reporters about his name doing the rounds, Badwar said, “This is not the time to decide on the bypoll…
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Cheques worth Rs 220 crore distributed on 8th anniversary of MDA
Shillong, March 6: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday released cheques worth Rs 220 crore. The programme was held under “Our Magnificent Meghalaya | Vision 2032” commemorating eight years of the MDA government at the P. A. Sangma Sports Complex in Tura. Besides the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers Prestone…
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NPP releases second list of GHADC candidates
Shillong. March 6: The National People’s Party (NPP) has announced the final list of candidates for the upcoming elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Marcuise N Marak, National People’s Party State Working President In-Charge Garo Hills said that based on their experience, dedication to public service, and…
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HC hears PIL on non-tribals’ participation in GHADC polls
Shillong, March 5: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday heard a PIL against the participation of non-tribals in the upcoming GHADC polls. The PIL was filed by Niksrang Ch Marak through his lawyer PT Sangma to bar non-tribals from taking part and contesting the upcoming GHADC polls. On February…
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Village Defence Party to be launched in city
Shillong, March 5: A new Village Defence Party will be launched in Nongsohphoh Upper Mawprem next week. This is part of an anti-narcotic task force’s (ANTF) plan to involve traditional heads in the fight against drugs. Speaking to reporters, Paul Lyngdoh said, “This evening itself, I had an interaction with the…
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