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Assembly panel reviews polytechnics, ITIs & National Games
Shillong, Sept 28: Assembly’s Estimate Committee led by Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem on Monday reviewed the status of three polytechnic institutes sanctioned by the Centre in 2009, upcoming National Games and ITIs in the state. Syiem said the committee on Monday held a review meeting with the Education department on…
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Four workers die of suffocation in septic tank
Shillong, Sept 27: Four workers from Assam died of suffocation inside a septic tank in South Garo Hills on Sunday ( Sept 27) morning . The case is similar to the death of five persons due to suffocation in a dug-out well in Lapalang here in July this year. Police…
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Fire in city damages shops
Shillong, Sept 27: A fire incident near Ajmera Building on GS Road here has damaged four shops. According to police, on September 27 around 11.30 am, a fire was suspected to have originated from Kao Chen Restaurant and subsequently spread to the adjoining shops opposite Ajmera Building on GS Road.…
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Banks’ Sunday work fails in Meghalaya
Shillong, Sept 27: The banks in Meghalaya were forced to close on Sunday ( Sept 27) with pressure from groups. The action was against opening of bank on Sunday after the union of banks declared closure from September 28 to 30 demanding work only 5 days in a week. The…
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Technology helps police to recover 47 missing phones
Shillong, Sept 26: Police in West Jaintia Hills traced and recovered 47 lost/stolen mobile phones They were handed over to their legitimate owners following due verification and procedure. An official statement in this regard said that the district police had received complaints from residents regarding lost or stolen mobile phones over…
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Congress demands resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Shillong, Sept 25: The Congress has set on fire the effigy of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the parking lot near Additional Secretariat here, accusing him of colluding with the BJP to hijack the Election Commission. MPCC president Vincent Pala led the protest from Congress Bhavan and culminated in…
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Deficit teachers protest, highlight pending demands
Shillong, Sept 25: Deficit teachers have warned of a state-wide agitation if the state government does not address their six pending demands by October 9. The ultimatum was announced by Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA) president Boswell Pala after a protest march from MBoSE office to Malki Ground.…
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8 UDP MLAs claim merger of legislative party, seek Speaker’s approval
Shillong, Sept 26:The UDP MLAs, who joined the BJP, submitted a letter to Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma seeking his approval. In the absence of Speaker, Assembly Advisor Andrew Simons received the letter, which was submitted by Cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai as leader of BJP legislative party. According to the BJP,…
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CoMSO threatens action against banks operating on Sunday
Shillong, Sept 25: Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has threatened to take action against the banks operating in the state on Sunday ( Sept 27). A notification was issued by CoMSO on Friday ( Sept 25) The opening of banks on Sunday was after United Forum of Bank Unions…
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All-India law graduate conclave begins at USTM
Shillong, Sept 24: The All-India Law Graduate Conclave 2026 commenced on Thursday (Sept 24) at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), bringing together a large number of law graduates, legal academics, practitioners and distinguished guests from across the country. The inaugural session was held at the Central Auditorium…
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