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SHILLONG: Meghalaya joined the nation in celebrating the 80th Independence Day, with the state-level function held at Polo Grounds in Shillong. Chief minister Conrad K. Sangma hoisted the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute of marching contingents from the BSF, CRPF, CRPF, police units, NCC cadets and several schools, before presenting a series of awards and reviewing his government's eight-year development record.Sangma announced that Meghalaya Police had received the President's Police Colour, one of the highest honours for a police force in India, and noted that the state's living root bridges have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List 2026.The chief minister presented District Awards of Excellence to James Dean Marbaniang, superintendent of...

KOHIMA, AUG 14: Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs) convenor N. Kitovi Zhimomi on Friday urged the Government of India to create political and administrative space for the recognition of Naga history and identity without altering existing state or international boundaries.Addressing the 80th Naga Independence Day on August 14, Zhimomi said the Naga people had chosen to co-exist with India while retaining their right to self-determination in keeping with their distinct history and identity.He referred to the Framework Agreement and Agreed Position, signed in 2015 and 2017 respectively, as reflecting the Naga people's understanding of contemporary political realities.Zhimomi said the agreements provided the basis for broadening and strengthening political and administrative mechanisms...