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Mukul for coal probe by a central agency
Shillong, Feb 16: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has said probe by an independent agency is the need of the hour to examine the illegalities related to coal mining. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he appealed to the judiciary to take cognizance of the recent Mynsngat-Thangsko coal mine blast incident and…
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Cabinet nod to Police Accountability Commission
Shillong, Feb 16: The state government has decided to form the Police Accountability Commission. The cabinet on Monday took a decision in this regard. Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, the government spokesperson, Wailadmiki Shylla, said that while the retired IAS official PW Ingty will be the chairman of…
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Reservation report to be tabled in House on Feb 18
Shillong, Feb 16: The report on the review of state reservation policy will be tabled by the state government on Wednesday (Feb 18) Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting on Monday, Government spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla said the cabinet decided to place the report in the Assembly on Wednesday. Shylla…
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GHADC polls on April 10
Shillong, Feb 16: The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) will go to polls on April 10. This was decided by the state cabinet on Monday (Feb 16). The government spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla announced the decision of the cabinet. Counting of votes will be on April 14.ll SCHEDULE OF THE…
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NPP releases first list of 24 candidates minus CEM
Shillong, Feb 16: The NPP has released the first list of 24 candidates to contest the GHADC polls, but the party denied ticket to GHADC CEM Albinush Marak. The announcement of the candidate was made by the spokesperson and cabinet minister Marcuise Marak, on Monday. “We have denied ticket to…
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Govt starts installation of boundary pillars
Shillong, Feb 16: The state government started the installation of boundary pillars along the Assam-Meghalaya border. Addressing the House on the first day of the Budget session of the Assembly on Monday, the governor said significant steps were taken towards implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between Assam and Meghalaya for six…
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CM makes suo-motu statement on mine tragedy
Shillong, Feb 16: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday made a suo-motu statement in the Assembly on the coal mine tragedy in Mynsngat-Thangsko area on February 5. The chief minister informed that 33 miners have died , and ex gratia of Rs 24 lakh was disbursed to the 8 deceased.…
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Injured coal miner Shanki Shylla’s condition critical
Shillong, Feb 15: The injured local coal miner, Shanki Shylla, remained critical on Sunday, an official said. He is undergoing treatment in a city hospital. According to the medical status, the patient developed jaundice, chest congestion and wound infection due to burn injuries. Nine injured persons were provided with medical…
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Cabinet to decide on GHADC poll date on Feb 16
Shillong, Feb 15: The cabinet will decide on the date of holding the GHADC polls on February 16. An official source said the cabinet meeting is scheduled for 4 pm. The cabinet may fix the date of polls on April 10, the source added. The district council department has used…
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Plea to extend exam dates
Shillong, Feb 15: Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress ,State Media Chairman, Junebirth C. Marak has urged Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board to extend exam dates. Marak said the Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board (MERB) scheduled the examinations on February 21 and 28, for the posts of Assistant Teachers (Arts) and Assistant Lecturers (Arts and…
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