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President confers Padma Shri to Hally War
Shillong, May 25: President of India Droupadi Murmu has presented Hally War with the Padma Shri at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday (May 25, 2026). A PIB statement said that a distinguished environmentalist and revered custodian of Khasi indigenous knowledge, Hally War has emerged as a…
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12-nations’ military exercise PRAGATI in full swing in Umroi
Shillong, May 25: The maiden edition of multinational joint military exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’, which commenced on May 20 at Umroi Military Station in Ri Bhoi district of the state is in full swing, bringing together over 400 military personnel from 12 friendly nations in a shared commitment towards regional peace, security…
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Austerity not on foreign travels
Shillong, May 24: Prime Minister’s request for austerity measures or not, Meghalaya does not restrict foreign travel. After the recent London visit of a 21-member delegation comprising Urban and Municipal Affairs department officials and Deputy commissioners from Shillong, Jowai and Tura for training , two more delegations have gone abroad.…
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James to move court for justice to women cricketers
Shillong, May 23: Meghalaya Cricket Association president James Sangma has said he would move court to facilitate an independent inquiry into the harassment of women cricketers. The women’s commission is probing the matter after it received a complaint recently. The commission had issued notice to the present and the past office…
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Khasi & Garo in CBSE list
Shillong, May 23: After the Centre’s announcement of three-language formula in the CBSE, Khasi and Garo languages are included in the list. According to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the CBSE R3 framework is an important step to benefit students, ease challenges for schools,…
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CM receives rescued Garo youth
Shillong, May 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has expressed relief while welcoming Genal R. Marak who was rescued after a difficult and traumatic experience in Jammu & Kashmir. “Meeting him at Guwahati Airport today was an emotional moment and a reminder that the safety and well-being of every citizen of…
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Apollo specialists discuss advanced cancer care, robotic surgery & liver transplant in NE
Shillong, May 23: Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, organised awareness-focused medical discussions in Guwahati highlighting advancements in head and neck cancer treatment, robotic surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and liver transplantation. The sessions were led by Dr Rajeev Sharan, Senior Consultant in Onco Surgery (head and neck surgery), Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, and Dr…
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Wine dealers’ body against reducing retailers’ profit
Shillong, May 22: The discrepancy on the part of the state government to adhere to the directions of the high court and the Supreme Court on excise management system has irked the wine dealers. Addressing a press conference on Friday ( May 22). on behalf of the association, Samborlang Diengdoh…
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Adelbert moves PIL,seeks clarity on reservation in education
Shillong, May 22: North Shillong legislator Adelbert Nongrum filed a PIL seeking clarity on reservation in higher education as the focus was only on job reservation During the hearing of the matter on Friday ( May 22), Advocate General questioned the maintainability of the PIL. He sought time to file…
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UDP-HSPDP alliance to name bypoll candidate
Shillong, May 22: United Democratic Party ( UDP) will decide its candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll within the next two days. HSPDP is expected to support the candidature . Speaking to reporters, the UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh said that the party has already initiated the process of selecting…
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