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CM to release scholarship to one lakh students
Shillong, Feb 25: On the occasion of eight years of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government in power on March 6, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will release the CM’s Scholarship to over one lakh students . “In fact, on March 6 the MDA government will be completing 8 years and…
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Tura resident dies after falling from train
Shillong, Feb 25: A Tura resident died after falling from a running train in Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday A police officer said that the deceased is Agasi R.Marak(32), the son of Tiren G.Momin from Nikwatgre, PO & PS Araimile Tura.. According to the police, the victim died at Vizianagaram railway station, Andhra…
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NECTAR event recognises women’s contributions to science
Shillong, Feb 25: In 2022, the Union Minister of Science and Technology noted that women account for 16.6% of the total number of scientists in science and technology organisations. While nearly 40-45% of STEM graduates are women, less than 20% are represented in research roles. This low representation of women…
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Focus on job creation beyond reservation: Conrad
Shillong, Feb 25: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that there is a need to look beyond the job reservation in the state. In reply to a short-duration discussion initiated by Ardent Basaiawmoit (VPP) on the report of the committee on reservation policy, the chief minister said that beyond…
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Japanese foreign minister to attend Kizuna conclave in city
Shillong, Feb 25: Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao is set to visit Shillong to address the Kizuna-6 conclave being hosted by the Asian Confluence in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of Japan and the Meghalaya Government. The Japanese minister will arrive in Shillong on…
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Over 700 die of HIV-AIDS in state in 10 years
Shillong, Feb 25: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said on Wednesday that during the last 10 years, 749 persons died due to HIV-AIDS in Meghalaya. In reply to a question by Dr Mehtab Chandee Sangma(NPP) in Assembly, the health minister said the district wise break-up is East Khasi Hills (435), West…
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Social media posts about Nipah ‘fake’, says ARC
Shillong, Feb 25: The social media posts about the Nipah virus attack in the Assam Regiment Centre (ARC) are fake, said the defence PRO on Wednesday. A social media post titled ‘Public Notice’ said, “At present, a lockdown is being enforced in ARC and GTC. It is said that the…
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Ardent for 47% reservation for Khasi-Jaintia, status quo of 40% for Garos
Shillong, Feb 25: VPP MLA Ardent Basaiawmoit on Wednesday suggested the need for an increase in reservation for the Khasi-Jaintia community by 7%. Raising a short-duration discussion on the report of the expert committee on reservation policy, Ardent said, “Let there be 47% reservation for Khasi-Jaintia and maintain 40% for…
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Mahila Congress chief condemns racism
Shillong, Feb 24: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress ( MPMC) condemned the continuing incidents of racism and discrimination faced by people from the North East within our own country, India. ‘It is deeply painful and unacceptable that citizens of the North East are still subjected to racial harassment, exclusion, and…
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Govt to explore Self Help Groups for men
Shillong, Feb 25: The state government will explore Self Help Groups for men. The suggestion was made by Heavingstone Kharpran (VPP) in the House during the question hour on Wednesday. In reply, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that though the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is guideline- based, the government…
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