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Mine tragedy toll rises to 31
Shillong. Feb 11: The Mynsngat-Thangsko mine tragedy toll rose to 31, on Wednesday. Deb Malakar, who was injured in the blast, died at the ICU of NEIGRIHMS at 6.19 am, an official said. The 10 injured persons are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Assam and Shillong. This was stated by…
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It’s time for a short break after SSLC exams conclude on Feb 11
Shillong, Feb 11: Students across the city rejoiced as the SSLC examinations concluded on Wednesday. While most of the students want to enjoy the first few days after the board examinations, some, like Phidarishisha Kharkongor, want to spend the time upskilling themselves. “I have to help with the household chores,…
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Two more held in coal mine case
Shillong, Feb 10: Police arrested two more persons in connection with the death of 30 coal labourers in Mynsngat-Thangsko mine in East Jaintia Hills. A police official said they have been identified as Process Dkhar (37), a resident of Sutnga Pohshong and Tensing Suchiang of Umlawang in the same district.…
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Sudden closure of rescue & recovery ops on verbal opinion surprises many
Shillong, Feb 10: The sudden closure of rescue and recovery operations for the missing miners in Myngsngat-Thangsko, East Jaintia Hills, has surprised many. The East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner, Manish Kumar, quoted a verbal opinion to call off the operations. Sources said that the matter was not made known to…
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Investiture ceremony of Eastern Command held in Umroi
Shillong. Feb 10: The investiture ceremony of Eastern Command, an annual event celebrating exemplary courage, devotion to duty, and distinguished service in the Indian Army, was conducted on Tuesday at Umroi Military Station, Ri Bhoi. The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command.…
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Group smells conspiracy in dynamite blast
Shillong, Feb 10: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has alleged a conspiracy behind the dynamite blast in Mynsngat-Thangkso, East Jaintia Hills Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, the JNC president, Sambormi Lyngdoh, wanted the terms of reference to include the angle of illegal immigrants beyond the illegal coal mining issue. With…
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Govt closes rescue & recovery operations in Mynsngat-Thangsko mine
Shillong, Feb 9: The East Jaintia Hills district administration has closed the rescue & recovery operations in Mynsngat – Thangsko mine. The closure report was submitted to the Chief Secretary on February 9 jointly by the deputy commissioner Manish Kumar and assistant commissioner Freddy Passah. It is yet to be…
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Two locals in list of deceased after dynamite blast; one injured
Shillong, Feb 9:Two coal mine workers from East Jaintia Hills are in the list of the deceased persons due to the dynamite blast in the Mynsngat-Thangsko mine on February 5. An official said Kmen Rymbai (25) and Heimonmi Paslein (48) were killed on the spot due to the impact of…
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Fire affects four families in city
Shillong, Feb 9: The fire incident at Upper Lachaumiere in the hours on Monday affected four families. The Assam-type building was completely gutted by fire. One of the family members was away when the incident took place. The residents could not save anything as the fire was devastating, said the…
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Flak for officers in court, award for CM in church event
Shillong, Feb 9: The officers faced flak from the court for the death of miners, while Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was awarded by a catholic body for upholding human dignity and justice among other virtues, on Monday. In a day of ironic development, the East Jaintia Hills SP Vikash Kumar…
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