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CM Sangma declares the opening of a four-star hotel in Shillong
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CM Sangma declares the opening of a four-star hotel in Shillong

The building of a four-star hotel at Polo Ground is the first step in the Meghalaya government's ambitious urban regeneration initiative to significantly revitalize Shillong. This program was unveiled by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who emphasized the state government's dedication to improving the city's appearance and infrastructure. The Chief Minister on Friday unveiled Shillong's renovated and refurbished IGP Point as part of this larger agenda. Launched in March 2024, the Re-Imagining Streets Initiative includes the point's reconstruction. A flower bed constructed with recycled soil from Marten has also been installed, highlighting the state's emphasis on sustainable urban development. During the inauguration, Sangma said, "This project is a component of the government's strate...
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NEHU Student Union leader Sandy Sohtun admitted to hospital
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NEHU Student Union leader Sandy Sohtun admitted to hospital

North-Eastern Hill University Students Union President Sandy Sohtun was admitted to Shillong Civil Hospital as his health deteriorated due to prolonged hunger strike. Due to severe symptoms such as cloudy vision, Sohtun was hospitalized in the critical care unit. The hunger strike started by disgruntled students at Meghalaya's North-Eastern Hill University to demand their demands, is yet to be resolved, and the students are still hoping that their demands will be met. The students' demands include the resignation of the registrar, vice-chancellor and other authorities including professor Prabha Shankar Shukla. He Ministry of Education, Government of India earlier today said that a committee will be formed to look into the alleged administrative lapses and poor administration of the uni...
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New Pro Vice-Chancellors appointed at NEHU amid rising student discontent
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New Pro Vice-Chancellors appointed at NEHU amid rising student discontent

Meghalaya’s North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, has announced the appointment of new Pro Vice-Chancellors for its Shillong and Tura campuses as students continue a hunger strike demanding administrative changes and improved campus facilities. In the latest move, Prof. Sherwin May Sungoh from NEHU’s Department of Education has been appointed Pro VC for the Shillong campus, while Dr. Fameline K. Marak from the Department of Garo will assume the role at the Tura campus. The appointments, approved by the university’s Executive Council, were made official on November 13. The decision follows a week of protests led by NEHU students, who are calling for Vice Chancellor Shukla’s resignation alongside four senior officials, including the Registr...
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The university has threatened to take action if the authorities fail to resolve the ongoing crisis
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The university has threatened to take action if the authorities fail to resolve the ongoing crisis

On Wednesday, the Meghalaya High Court warned to intervene if the situation at North Eastern Hill University, where students have been participating in a nine-day hunger strike, is not resolved by authorities. Judge B Bhattacharjee and Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukherji set November 20 as the deadline for the Central government to take action. Student union-led protests calling for the dismissal of Vice Chancellor PS Shukla and other senior officials have placed the campus under complete lockdown. The court recognized that in order to solve the "acute problems" that the university was confronting, the state government had already made suggestions to central authorities. The bench allowed more time for settlement because NEHU is under central authority. Despite the worsening cond...
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High voter turnout marks Gambegre by-election in West Garo Hills
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High voter turnout marks Gambegre by-election in West Garo Hills

Voters showed up in large numbers early Wednesday as polling began for the Gambegre assembly by-election in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills, with reports of enthusiastic turnout across the constituency. Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari noted strong voter engagement, with long lines at many polling stations starting from 7 am. The election has garnered extra attention as Mehtab Chandee Sangma, wife of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, is contesting for the ruling National People's Party (NPP). She faces a competitive race against Congress’s Jingjang M Marak, Trinamool Congress’s Sadhiarani M Sangma, BJP’s Bernard N Marak, and independents Sengkrabirth Marak and Jerry A Sangma. To ensure a secure voting process, authorities have heightened security at 31 of the constituency's 51 polling s...
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Meghalaya declares paid holiday for Gambegre bye-election on November 13
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Meghalaya declares paid holiday for Gambegre bye-election on November 13

The Meghalaya government has declared a paid holiday on November 13 for residents of the 56-Gambegre (ST) Assembly Constituency, facilitating their participation in the upcoming bye-election for the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. Announced by the Secretary of the General Administration Department, the paid holiday applies to employees across various sectors, including businesses, trades, industrial establishments, shops, and those covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. The provision also extends to shift workers, daily wage earners, and casual workers. This decision aligns with Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which mandates holiday provisions for electoral participation. By ensuring voters have the time to cast their ballots, the state gov...
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Meghalaya announces squad for BCCI U-15 Girls’ one day trophy in Odisha
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Meghalaya announces squad for BCCI U-15 Girls’ one day trophy in Odisha

The Meghalaya Cricket Association has announced a 15-member squad to represent the state in the BCCI U-15 Women’s One Day Trophy, scheduled from November 21-29 in Odisha. Selected through extensive trials and age verification via the TW-3 bone test, the players are undergoing an intensive two-week training camp in Nongkhrah, Ri-Bhoi. Jennifer Fancon will captain the team, with Deijiana M Sangma as vice-captain. Key players include wicketkeeper Rafinia Ryntathiang and all-rounders Leeny Rai and Namesha A Marak, expected to add strength to the lineup. The team will leave for Odisha on November 18. Meghalaya U-15 Girls Squad:Jennifer Fancon (Captain), Deijiana M Sangma (Vice-Captain), Rafinia Ryntathiang (Wicketkeeper), Leeny Rai, Namesha A Marak, Sweetcymary Khongthang, Banchilla R Ma...
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The Wangala Festival’s second day is marked by a rugala ceremony
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The Wangala Festival’s second day is marked by a rugala ceremony

The Rugala ceremony was done by the local chief, known as the Nokma, as part of the ongoing Wangala Festival, which involves making offerings to the Gods in gratitude for a healthy harvest. On Friday, the second day of Wangala Festival ceremonies at the Garo Heritage Village in Chibragre began with a gift of the first traditional rice beer, as well as freshly harvested and cooked rice with local vegetables, to Misi Saljong, the Great Giver. The Wangala Festival's Rugala ceremony is led by the local chief, known as the Nokma. E. Kharumniud, chief guest and registrar general of the High Court of Meghalaya, expressed gratitude to the Wangala Committee members for the opportunity to attend this event. He hoped that the festival would continue to expand and thrive in the next years, and tha...
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Faculty seeks Governor’s intervention as hunger strike enters day four in NEHU
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Faculty seeks Governor’s intervention as hunger strike enters day four in NEHU

As protests at North-Eastern Hills University (NEHU) intensified, faculty members appealed to Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar for intervention, marking the fourth day of an indefinite hunger strike led by students. The strike, coupled with campus protests, has disrupted operations for the university’s nearly 5,000 students.The students, staging a sit-in outside NEHU Vice-Chancellor PS Shukla’s office, are demanding the dismissal of Shukla, as well as the registrar and deputy registrar, citing alleged incompetence. Demonstrators escalated their protest by burning effigies of the officials. North Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA) President Prof. Lakhon Kma stated that faculty members met with Governor Vijayashankar, the university’s chief rector, to outline their...
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Assam Rifles’ Shillong conference focuses on modernizing arsenal for enhanced border security
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Assam Rifles’ Shillong conference focuses on modernizing arsenal for enhanced border security

The 2024 Inspector General’s Conference of Assam Rifles, held at the Directorate General Headquarters in Laitkor, Shillong, saw high-level discussions on equipping the force with advanced weapon systems and military technology to bolster security, especially along the Indo-Myanmar border. Chaired by Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, Director General of Assam Rifles, the conference brought together Formation Commanders, Battalion Commanders, and senior officers to chart a roadmap for upgrading the force's combat capabilities. Lt Gen Lakhera lauded the force for its professional dedication and urged continued vigilance and readiness against emerging security threats. A key agenda at the conference was the acquisition of new-generation equipment to enhance operational capabilities. Emphas...
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