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BJP leader in city to popularise union budget
Shillong, Feb 12: Bihar Member of Legislative Council Devesh Kumar from the BJP said on Thursday that the union budget has a blueprint for making India a developed economy by 2047. Kumar is in Shillong to publicise the budget and inform citizens about its impact. “The union budget has a…
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Service extension to DGP after mine tragedy raises eyebrows
Shillong. Feb 12: The extension of service to DGP Idashisha Nongrang after the mine tragedy in East Jaintia Hills has raised many an eyebrow. The Centre has extended the service of the DGP for six months from May 19 this year, as she was to retire from that date. With…
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Court follows up PIL on heritage structures
Shillong, Feb 11: The High Court of Meghalaya will take up the issue of preservation of heritage sites, including Laban circuit house on March 11 The division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice W. Diengdoh, heard the PIL on Wednesday. Additional Advocate General sought four weeks to comply…
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Muster roll workers unhappy with govt
Shillong, Feb 11: The Joint Action Committee of the Muster Roll Labour Union has expressed frustration over the Meghalaya government’s inaction on implementing the Labour Code 2025, which would provide social security benefits to daily wage workers. “We are surprised that since November 2025, the state government of Meghalaya has…
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MDA rules out resignation of CM on coal issue
Shillong, Feb 11: MDA spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla ruled out the resignation of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma over the death of coal miners. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Shylla said that there was no need for him to resign since the state government is taking full responsibility and action against those…
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DC orders dismantling of cranes & machinery in mine
Shillong, Feb 11: The District Magistrate of East Jaintia Hills District Manish Kumar has ordered the dismantling of lifting cranes and other machinery at the Mynsngat-Thangsko coal mine site following the explosion that killed 31 workers. The order, issued under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023,…
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NCP concerned over non-tribal voters in GHADC
Shillong, Feb 11: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has expressed concern over non-tribal voters and candidates in Meghalaya. The matter was discussed during a meeting held at Pinewood Hotel here on Thursday. Speaking to media persons after the meeting, NCP President O.K. Sangma said that the party was examining the…
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DGP gets extension for six months
Shillong, Feb 11: The Centre has extended the service of DGP Idashisha Nongrang for six more months from.May 19 this year.. A notification issued on February 11 said that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs ‘for extension in service of Idashisha…
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Death due to dynamite blast: Three locals in list, one injured
Shillong, Feb 11: 41-year-old Lajarijaj Sangma is the third local victim of dynamite blast in East Jaintia Hills. According to the list, the postmortem was done in Jowai and the body was handed over to the relatives on February 6. Heimonmi Paslein (48) and Kmen Rymbai (25) are the other…
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Rapsang leaves NPP
Shillong, Feb 11: Former West Shillong MLA Mohendro Rapsang resigned from the NPP on Wednesday. Rapsang sent his resignation letter to the state party president, Prestone Tynsong, on Wednesday. Rapsang said he has yet to decide on the next course of action. When asked whether he will join any political…
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