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Wangchuk Backs Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar, Threatens 42-Day Fast Over Exam Irregularities
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Wangchuk Backs Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar, Threatens 42-Day Fast Over Exam Irregularities

Intense protest has erupted at Jantar Mantar in the national capital over widespread irregularities in the country’s education system. The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party and led by founder Abhijit Dipak, has received open support from renowned environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. Not only extending support, Wangchuk has also issued a serious warning to the government that he will undertake a 42-day hunger strike if Abhijit Dipak or any other protester is arrested by the police. Notably, this protest has been staged against irregularities in crucial national-level examinations, namely NEET, CUET, CBSE, and SSC. The protesters have raised the demand for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delhi Police, however, has granted officia...
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Conrad summits letter to Union HM Amit Shah listing key demands
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Conrad summits letter to Union HM Amit Shah listing key demands

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has disclosed that the Meghalaya government has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Shillong for the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC). In this memorandum, the state government strongly urged and reminded the Centre regarding four critical and pressing issues that directly impact the welfare and security of Meghalaya and its citizens. ​Interacting with media persons, the Chief Minister emphasized that Meghalaya urgently requires legal mechanisms to check and control the illegal influx of foreign nationals into the state. The state government formally requested the Central government to grant immediate approval for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), which...
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Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Teeters as Deadly Israeli Strikes and Hezbollah Defiance Shatter Peace Hopes
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Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Teeters as Deadly Israeli Strikes and Hezbollah Defiance Shatter Peace Hopes

A newly minted, U.S.-brokered ceasefire between the Israeli and Lebanese governments has fallen into immediate jeopardy as relentless Israeli military strikes continue to pummel southern Lebanon, matched by a fierce rejection of the truce terms by Hezbollah. The diplomatic agreement, finalized during high-stakes talks in Washington, was designed to pause the devastating regional spillover of the broader Iran war by mandating a complete halt to hostilities and establishing "pilot security zones" under the exclusive control of the Lebanese Armed Forces. However, the framework is heavily contingent on Hezbollah completely evacuating its operatives south of the Litani River—a condition the militant group’s leader, Naim Qassem, aggressively denounced as a humiliating "roadmap to annihilation."...
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Mahila Congress stages protest against petrol & diesel price hike
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Mahila Congress stages protest against petrol & diesel price hike

The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) on Thursday staged a protest against the continued rise in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the escalating fuel costs have imposed a severe financial burden on the common people, particularly economically weaker sections of society. Led by its president, Joplyn Scott Shylla, members of the organisation expressed concern over the impact of rising fuel prices on households across the state. Addressing the gathering, the Mahila Congress leaders said that every increase in the prices of petrol and diesel has a cascading effect on the economy, resulting in higher transportation costs and a corresponding rise in the prices of essential commodities. The MPMC president argued that the burden is being borne disproportionately by daily wa...
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James P K Sangma named MDA candidate for Meghalaya Rajya Sabha election
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James P K Sangma named MDA candidate for Meghalaya Rajya Sabha election

The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) has unanimously nominated James P K Sangma as its common candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election from Meghalaya, scheduled to be held on June 18.The decision was taken during a meeting of leaders of the alliance's constituent parties, where discussions focused on selecting a candidate for the state's lone seat in the Upper House of Parliament.According to resolutions adopted at the meeting, representatives of all parties were briefed on the election process and the position of the National People's Party (NPP) by the party's national and state leadership.During the deliberations, constituent parties proposed names from their respective organisations and expressed their willingness to have their nominees considered for the alliance's official...
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James K Sangma named MDA candidate for Meghalaya Rajya Sabha polls
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James K Sangma named MDA candidate for Meghalaya Rajya Sabha polls

The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) has unanimously nominated National People's Party (NPP) leader James K Sangma as its common candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Meghalaya, scheduled for June 18.The decision was taken at a meeting of leaders of the alliance's constituent parties, where discussions centred on the nomination and selection of a candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state.Reacting to his nomination, James said: "I am deeply humbled by the decision of the NPP and our alliance partners in the MDA to back my candidature as the common candidate for the post of Rajya Sabha MP."The alliance also discussed the forthcoming by-election to the Shillong Parliamentary constituency. The MDA agreed that constituent parties would be free to take their own sta...
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Assam, Meghalaya agree to continue farming in Lapangap, defer border demarcation
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Assam, Meghalaya agree to continue farming in Lapangap, defer border demarcation

In a major breakthrough towards easing the border tension at Lapangap, Meghalaya and Assam have reached a consensus on border demarcation solely for cultivation purpose. Negotiations on the final border alignment in the disputed region will be taken forward by an appropriate state-level committee. The consensus – following a recent meeting between Meghalaya and Assam chief ministers in Guwahati – was reached during a high-level meeting at the Assam Police Camp on Tuesday. Officials said the talks built on “the initiative taken at the highest level by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, who recently held discussions with the Chief Minister of Assam to find an amicable and peaceful resolution to the issues arising in the areas.” Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar led Meghalaya...
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Govt dismisses liquor retailers’ concern over excise reforms
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Govt dismisses liquor retailers’ concern over excise reforms

In the wake of liquor retailers’ concern over reduced profit margins due to the newly introduced Integrated Excise Management System (IEMS), the state government has defended the system as “aligned with modernisation drives across the country. Excise reforms measures, including IEMS, are aimed at transparency, revenue protection, and aligning with national regulatory trends, according to an official statement issued by the Excise, Registration, Taxation & Stamps department on Tuesday. Taking note of statements by certain associations of liquor retailers regarding IEMS and rationalisation of retailer margins, the department said, “Several claims being circulated are selective, incomplete and fail to present the larger public interest, fiscal realities and national regulatory cont...
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Health Officials in Meghalaya Review Gaps to Strengthen Grassroots Medical Care
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Health Officials in Meghalaya Review Gaps to Strengthen Grassroots Medical Care

In a major push to overhaul rural medical infrastructure, the Health Department of West Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya has launched a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen primary healthcare delivery. On Tuesday, top health officials convened a high-level District-Level Re-Orientation Programme aimed at bridging existing operational gaps and elevating healthcare outcomes across the region. The intensive session brought together Medical Officers and Mid-Level Health Providers stationed at various Health and Wellness Centres. The primary focus of the initiative centers on enhancing the implementation of the Comprehensive Primary Health Care framework through robust collaboration, continuous capacity building, and localized strategies. During the review, participants meticulously evaluated k...
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Coal Miners’ Body Seeks Regulated Mining Framework to Combat Economic Hardship
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Coal Miners’ Body Seeks Regulated Mining Framework to Combat Economic Hardship

The Jaintia Coal Owners, Miners, Suppliers and Workers Association (JCOMSWA) has issued a formal appeal to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, highlighting a deepening humanitarian crisis in East and West Jaintia Hills. In a detailed memorandum, the association called for immediate government intervention to support thousands of families whose livelihoods were decimated by the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) 2014 ban on coal mining. For decades, coal served as the economic backbone of the region, sustaining not just miners, but also transporters, traders, and small business owners. JCOMSWA emphasizes that the prolonged restriction has pushed the community into a cycle of poverty, unemployment, and social distress. The organization noted that the lack of viable alternatives has f...
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