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Meghalaya: MBOSE rationalises English,Social Sciences textbooks of classes 9 and 10
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Meghalaya: MBOSE rationalises English,Social Sciences textbooks of classes 9 and 10

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has rationalsed the prescribed English and Social Sciences textbooks for classes 9 and 10. In a letter notifed to all schools under MBOSE, Executive Chairman of MBOSE CP Marak informed that the rationalised textbooks will be effective from the 2025 academic session until further orders. Detail rationalised topics will be available in the board's website www.mbose.in
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Meghalaya launches first state-owned university
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Meghalaya launches first state-owned university

The opening of Captain Williamson Sangma State institution, Meghalaya's first state-owned institution, was a momentous event. Speaker Thomas A. Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Snaiwbhalang Dhar, Education Minister Rakkam Sangma, Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal, and other dignitaries were present when Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma officially opened the institution. The university is a major step in the direction of enhancing higher education in the state and is named after Captain Williamson A. Sangma, the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya. After development was approved in June 2018 at a cost of Rs 16.96 crore, the infrastructure was officially opened in January 2023. Originally intended to be a technological university in 2011, it changed its name in 2022 to encompass both technical a...
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Mawlai SC maintains unbeaten run in SPL with 2-1 victory over Nongthymmai
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Mawlai SC maintains unbeaten run in SPL with 2-1 victory over Nongthymmai

Mawlai Sports Club extended their unbeaten streak in the OC Blue Shillong Premier League 2024, defeating Nongthymmai Sports Club 2-1 at the SSA Stadium, First Ground, Polo, on Wednesday. Goals from Romarius Laban (31’) and Brolington Warlarpih (66’P) sealed the win for Mawlai, keeping them at the top of the standings with 22 points from eight matches. Nongthymmai, despite Rudolf Shadap’s equalizer in the 58th minute, remain in the relegation zone with 7 points. Romarius, making his first start in this season’s league, impressed with a precise shot from the left flank to open the scoring. Nongthymmai’s goalkeeper Akash Thapa put up a valiant effort, making several key saves, but could not prevent the penalty conversion by Brolington following an infraction in the box. Rudolf’s strike of...
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Meghalaya Govt intiates award for artists, to amend state anthem
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Meghalaya Govt intiates award for artists, to amend state anthem

The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved guidelines to formulate the Art and Heritage Award. The Award will be for performing arts, folk music, dance, drama, theatre, craftsmanship, etc. A committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary and members of the Arts & Culture Dept for selection of awardees. Apart for that, the Cabinet has also decided to amend the State Anthem. Chief Minister SangmaConrad informed that the amendment comes after the suggestions from Jaintia Hills. The amendment will include a few lines in Pnar. The improved State Anthem will be unveiled in the Meghalaya Games held in Jowai this year.
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Meghalaya Cabinet approves School Service Rules 2025
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Meghalaya Cabinet approves School Service Rules 2025

The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Meghalaya School Service Rules 2025. A meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that past service rules limited the scope for promotions of LP School teachers, assistant teachers who would remain in the post for a long period.
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Meghalaya CM discusses state’s preparedness to host 2027 National Games
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Meghalaya CM discusses state’s preparedness to host 2027 National Games

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday discussed the state's preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027 with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha.The CM highlighted the state's infrastructural developments over the past four years, including the upgraded JN Sports Complex in Shillong, Wahiajer Stadium in Jaintia Hills, and PA Sangma Integrated Sports Complex in Tura. He also mentioned Shillong's successful hosting of major events like the North East Games (2022), the South Asian Games (2016), and the annual Meghalaya Games.
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Ryndia Silk goes international, govt exports fabric to Singapore
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Ryndia Silk goes international, govt exports fabric to Singapore

Three hundred units of the beautiful Ryndia stoles have been exported to Singapore, providing much-needed support to the state's textile industry and highlighting the tireless work of women entrepreneurs and artisans.  Meghalayan Age Limited has made the important move to make it easier to ship to the Singapore market in an effort to expand the reach of the Meghalaya brand internationally. The simple, yet elegant attire which is reputed as a distinguished One District One Product (ODOP) from Ri Bhoi district, is known as 'Peace silk' or 'Ahimsa silk'. The Ryndia silk will be presented as door gifts at the Republic Day reception by the High Commission of India in Singapore. Taking to social media, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, "This achievement is a testament to the hard w...
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Western Bypass work disrupted over unpaid land compensation
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Western Bypass work disrupted over unpaid land compensation

The much-anticipated Shillong Western Bypass has once again run into rough weather despite attempts by the implementing agencies to expedite work during the peak construction season. In packages 2 and 3 of the project, construction has been frequently stalled by landowners due to delays in disbursement of land compensation by the East Khasi Hills district administration. According to sources, the implementing agencies have repeatedly written to the East Khasi Hills district administration, urging the prompt release of compensation to landowners. It has been confirmed that funds for land compensation already been deposited with the district administration but remain undistributed. Landowners have reportedly expressed their support for the road project, emphasizing that their only demand...
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Illegal coal mining to be investigated by the Justice BP Katakey Committee
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Illegal coal mining to be investigated by the Justice BP Katakey Committee

The High Court of Meghalaya established a commission to investigate serious claims of widespread illicit coal mining in the state, led by retired Justice BP Katakey. The unscientific and unlawful rat-hole mining operations in Dobakol Nongalbibra in South Garo Hills and Goreng in West Khasi Hills were the subject of multiple petitions submitted to the one-member committee. The complaints have been received, Katakey confirmed, and the relevant departments will be instructed to carry out the necessary investigations and report the results. The prospect of include non-governmental organizations in the inspection process is still open, and the committee is also thinking about physically inspecting the areas where illicit mining has been reported. The committee has lately received four more ...
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Rangdajied thrash Sawmer, Lajong triumph over Laitkor in OC Blue SPL
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Rangdajied thrash Sawmer, Lajong triumph over Laitkor in OC Blue SPL

Rangdajied United FC and Shillong Lajong FC secured decisive victories in their respective matches at the OC Blue Shillong Premier League 2024, held at the SSA Stadium, Polo. While Rangdajied dominated Sawmer SC with a 4-0 rout, Lajong edged past Laitkor SC in a closely contested 1-0 win. In the first match, Rangdajied’s fiery start saw them net all four goals within the first 30 minutes. Ieitlang Syiemlieh showcased exceptional skill and a touch of fortune with two remarkable goals in the 16th and 30th minutes. His first goal came off a free kick that rebounded off the woodwork and the goalkeeper before crossing the line. The second was an almost identical strike, this time during open play. Wansiewdor Nengnong added to the tally in the 19th minute with a swift run into the box, threadin...
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