Social Activist Cherian Momin Demands Probe Into Illegal Boulders Transport via Meghalaya
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Shillong, Dec 28: Social activist Cherian Momin today demanded for an independent investigation into the alleged illegal and exploitative practices surrounding the transportation of boulders from Bhutan to Bangladesh through the territory of Meghalaya.
He said that the government should take action to halt illegal transportation activities and enforce legal...
Shillong, Dec 28: Police investigation has revealed that Akash Sagar had gone to the Church of Epiphany at Mawlynnong in East Khasi Hills - also known as the cleanest village in Asia - days before he uploaded the video on social media.
"Sagar had gone and committed the act one week...
BSF Nabs 13 Bangladeshi Smugglers, Seizes Contraband Worth Over Rs 10 Lakh in Meghalaya
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Shillong, Dec 23: Acting on specific intelligence on Sunday, vigilant troops of 4 Bn, BSF Meghalaya Frontier, apprehended 13 Bangladeshi nationals involved in smuggling activities, a BSF source said. In addition, BSF troops seized 35 bags of sugar along with other contraband items, including liquor, tea, copper wire, local...
Sniawbhalang Dhar on Shillong Airport Expansion: Land Acquisition Likely to be Completed by March 2025
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Shillong, Dec 22: The process of acquisition of additional land for the expansion of the Shillong Airport is likely to be completed within March next year.
Informing this here today, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar said that 22 acres of additional land is required for the implementation...
IIM Shillong Inaugurates Management Development Program for Arunachal Pradesh Govt Officers
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Shillong, Dec 18: The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis, IIM Shillong inaugurated a five-day Management Development Program (MDP) designed for mid-level government officers of Arunachal Pradesh. Scheduled from December 16 to December 20, 2024, the program aims to equip 30 officers, each with over...
Meghalaya CM Inaugurates Anti-Narcotics Task Force Police Station, Declares War Against Drugs
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Shillong, Dec 17: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said today that his government is on a war and a fight against drugs, as the situation is alarming and is having a detrimental impact on society, especially the youth.
He said this while inaugurating a Police Station of the Anti-Narcotics...
MSSASA Withdraws Agitation, Seeks Dialogue with Government on SSA Teachers’ Issues
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Shillong, Dec 16: The Meghalaya SSA Schools Association (MSSASA) today resolved to withdraw its proposed agitations to continue the dialogue with the state government for addressing the issues pertaining to the over 13000 SSA teachers in the state.
Addressing media persons, MSSASA president Aristotle C Rymbai informed that the association...
Shillong, Dec 13: Based on specific intelligence, troops of Border Security Force (BSF) from Sector HQ, Jowai, apprehended a Bangladeshi national near Anjali Petrol pump in Shillong, a BSF said today in a statement.
The individual has been identified as Munna Islam (20), s/o- Babul Hussain, a resident of Kashpur,...
Meghalaya achieves 78.5% in toilet construction under ‘Hamara Shauchalay’ initiative
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Ukhrul, Dec 10: Meghalaya has achieved 78.5 percent in the construction of toilets to date.
“To date, the state has the coverage of 53627 individual household latrines and 1108 community sanitary complex units across the state. In terms of percentage, we have achieved 78.5 percent in construction of...
Rs 4.5 Lakh Fine Slapped on Black Tiger Cement Over “What Is Your Name?” Campaign Controversy
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Agartala: A teaser advertisement campaign by Meghalaya-based cement brand Black Tiger Cement owned by Goldstone Cements Limited has stirred controversy across Tripura and other Northeastern states after peculiar flexes and posters asking "Tumar Naam Ki?" or "Tumhara Naam Kya Hai?" have been spotted in various public spaces across Tripura...