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Do or die for NPP, must win for Cong: Pala on GHADC polls
Shillong. Feb 22: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Vincent Pala has alleged the use of government machinery and money by the ruling NPP to win the GHADC polls. “I told my workers that for the NPP, it is do or die, but for the Congress, it is a must-win”,…
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No private members’ business in revised Assembly calendar
Shillong, Feb 22: The revised Assembly calendar, fixed on February 20, removed the remaining single day meant for the private members’ business. With this, there will be only government business from Monday to Friday. The calendar was revised to pay respect to the departed soul of Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon.…
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City NGO observes International Mother Language Day
Shillong, Feb 22: Prerona Foundation, a socio-cultural organisation working for the uplift of education and students’ development, organised an event on Sunday to commemorate the International Mother Language Day, which normally falls on February 21 every year. The observance of the day, which was deferred by a day due to…
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Medical apathy continues in Mawiong CHC; no doctor on third day after MP’s death
Shillong, Feb 21: A visit to Mawlai Mawiong Community Health Centre ( CHC) at 7 pm on Saturday (Feb 21) to understand the preparedness of the medical staff following the death of Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon revealed laxity as the gate was locked. The Shillong MP was first taken to the…
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Tribute to journalist SN Rahman
Shillong, Feb 21: Senior journalist Syed Nazimur Rahman, who passed away in Laban here recently, contributed to the growth of journalism in Meghalaya. His well-wishers and journalists, who knew him, conveyed condolences. A resident of Jumor Lane in Laban, here 78-year-old Rahman was a senior correspondent with Eastern Panorama. He…
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12 coal trucks seized as EJH police crack down on illegal mining
Shillong, Feb 21: In an intensified enforcement and crackdown drive on illegal coal mining and transport, the East Jaintia Hills district police seized 12 coal-laden trucks on the night of February 20. The enforcement drive, which started on January 1, was intensified after the February 5 incident at Thangkso. So…
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Funeral service of Ricky Syngkon held in Nongsder
Nongsder, Feb 22: The funeral service of Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon was held at the ICAR residential complex ground, Nongsder, Ri Bhoi, on Saturday afternoon. People gathered in large numbers here to pay tribute to the departed leader. Prominent church and political figures attended the service. VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit,…
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Congress condoles death of Syngkon
Shillong, Feb 20: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has expressed condolence to the family of (L) Ricky A J Syngkon on his sudden and untimely demise. In a gesture of solidarity and respect, the President of the MPCC, Vincent H Pala, along with Member of Parliament from Tura, Saleng A…
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New book gives an insight into Operation Sindoor
Shillong, Feb 20: Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terrorist attack has changed India’s position as a military power in many ways. Though there have been criticisms, there is also a narrative that needs to be presented to the civilians. Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India’s New Normal, a new…
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NEHU remembers Syngkon
Shillong, Feb 20: The fraternity of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Friday mourned the demise of Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon. A condolence meeting was held at the University’s Multi Use Convention Hall, where teachers, officers, staff, research scholars, and students gathered to pay tributes to the departed soul. Prof. Rajkumar…
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