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Primary teachers are reportedly contacting the Education Minister regarding the MEG

9Jul

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Education, Meghalaya

Primary teachers are reportedly contacting the Education Minister regarding the MEG

The All Meghalaya Primary School Teachers' Association (AMPSTA) has raised concerns over the Meghalaya Education Grant (MEG) and its impact on teachers, despite the government's efforts to improve the education system's quality. AMPSTA warns of power abuse and disparities in performance-based enhancement for schools with limited resources due to complete authority without checks or accountability, unclear criteria, lack of transparency in the Contributed Provident Fund, and delays in teacher vacancies. One of the most urgent concerns raised by the AMPSTA in its memorandum is "continuity" for deficit teachers, which states that positions held by current deficit teachers will remain unaffected but that they will be transferred under MEG upon retirement, raising questions about the fut...

Meghalaya seeks Rs 2,270 crore financial aid from Centre for power transmission projects

9Jul

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Meghalaya

Meghalaya seeks Rs 2,270 crore financial aid from Centre for power transmission projects

Meghalaya Power minister Abu Taher Mondal on Tuesday said the state government has sought financial support from the Union Ministry of Power for critical transmission projects in the state worth Rs 2,270 crore. The request was made during the 16th National Power Committee (NPC) meeting, held recently here, under the aegis of NERPC which was attended by Ghanshyam Prasad, chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and NPC. Mondal who is also chairperson of North Eastern Region Power Committee (NERPC) said the Rs 2,270 crore project, which has received approval from CEA, will add 760 MVA of capacity and extend transmission lines by 190 circuit kilometres (Ckt km).

Meghalaya HC directs state to acquire land for common burial grounds for all faiths

8Jul

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Meghalaya

Meghalaya HC directs state to acquire land for common burial grounds for all faiths

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to initiate the acquisition of land for common burial grounds accessible to people of all faiths. The directive was issued on July 7 by a division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the shortage of burial spaces in the state. The court observed that various communities, including the Khasis and Jaintias, are facing difficulties due to the lack of designated public cemeteries. The situation has been further complicated by inter-denominational disputes, with certain groups expressing reluctance to share privately-owned burial grounds with members of other denominations or faiths. However, the bench noted a common ground: most denominatio...

Kerala forest inspector who uses just his own strength to rescues an 18-foot king cobra

8Jul

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Meghalaya

Kerala forest inspector who uses just his own strength to rescues an 18-foot king cobra

A video of a Forest Beat Officer in Kerala saving a huge king cobra has gone viral online, capturing a unique and breathtaking event on camera. The video, which was posted by X user Rajan Medhekar, shows a lady in uniform, identified as Forest Beat Officer G S Roshni from the Paruthipalli Range, bravely taming the massive snake in a shallow stream with a snake-catching stick. "Forest Beat Officer Roshni of Paruthipalli Range did not flinch even after seeing this 18-foot long #KingCobra!" was the description for the now-viral video. It was grabbed by her from the residential area of Anchumaruthumoot, Peppara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, after folks bathing in the creek observed it today.”

Meghalaya seeks NHRC help to set up narcotics control bureau sub-zonal office in Shillong

8Jul

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Meghalaya

Meghalaya seeks NHRC help to set up narcotics control bureau sub-zonal office in Shillong

The Meghalaya government on Monday sought the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission to push for the creation of a sub-zonal office of the Narcotics Control Bureau here and to extend the preventive detention period under the PITNDPS Act up to three years. The proposals were placed during a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home (Police), Prestone Tynsong, in the presence of NHRC Special Monitor Rakesh Asthana, ex-BSF DG and former head of the NCB, who is on a three-day visit to assess the drug trafficking situation in the state. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh informed that the state has already submitted a proposal for setting up an NCB sub-zonal office here and urged the NHRC to help expedite t...

Meghalaya govt asked by High Court to aquire land for common burial sites

8Jul

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Meghalaya

Meghalaya govt asked by High Court to aquire land for common burial sites

The Meghalaya High Court directed the state government to take immediate steps toward acquiring land for setting up common burial grounds for all faiths. The HC gave the directions on Monday while hearing a PIL on the shortage of burial spaces for various communities, including Khasis and Jaintias. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, acknowledged the acute shortage of public burial spaces and noted the reluctance among certain denominations to share private cemeteries with others.

Your morning routine could be detrimental your liver—Here’s the changes you should consider

7Jul

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Health, Meghalaya

Your morning routine could be detrimental your liver—Here’s the changes you should consider

Intermittent fasting has become quite popular, and for numerous individuals, omitting breakfast seems like a triumph of discipline. However, there is an important consideration: your liver requires fuel to operate effectively, particularly following an overnight fast. Prolonged periods without food can lead to an increase in stress hormones such as cortisol, which can place additional strain on your liver. 'Seemingly' harmless habits that harm your liver Moreover, your liver is crucial in maintaining blood sugar levels. When you forgo your initial meal, your liver must exert extra effort to stabilize glucose levels by converting stored glycogen into energy. If you frequently skip breakfast, your liver may find itself in a perpetual state of emergency backup mode. If you do not f...

In a first Meghalaya exorts 10 MT of black pepper to Mumbai

7Jul

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Meghalaya

In a first Meghalaya exorts 10 MT of black pepper to Mumbai

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said 10 metric tonnes of organic black pepper from South Garo Hills region were shipped out to Mumbai, the second big export from the area after an 11 mt of outbound consignment in 2023. Mumbai-based Everest Spices has procured the organic black pepper from here, he said. Taking to X, Sangma said, "10 MT of organic black pepper facilitated by the Kerupara and Dingampara Integrated Village Cooperative Societies (IVCS) under Zikzak block, South West Garo Hills, shipped to Mumbai, the area's second big export after 2023's 11-tonne success."

Grace Mary Kharpuri chosen as NPP women’s wing Prez

7Jul

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Meghalaya

Grace Mary Kharpuri chosen as NPP women’s wing Prez

Nongshken MDC Grace Mary Kharpuri has been chosen as the president of the women’s wing of the National People’s Party (NPP) . This decision was taken during a meeting held on Saturday at the NPP office here, which was attended by NPP state working president Hamletson Dohling, party spokesperson Himalaya M Shangpliang, senior party member Ransom Sutnga and women’s wing members.

3 initial indicators of liver disease that are often overlooked

7Jul

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Health, Meghalaya

3 initial indicators of liver disease that are often overlooked

Liver disease includes a variety of conditions, fundamentally comprising all disorders that hinder the liver's proper functioning. It may arise from genetic factors, viral infections, lifestyle choices (such as poor diet and alcohol consumption), and even obesity. This condition typically does not present early symptoms, which can complicate its detection. Nevertheless, there are certain subtle indicators that should not be overlooked. Below are three early signs of liver disease that individuals frequently disregard… Chronic FatigueFeeling fatigued despite a complete night's sleep, day in and day out? A prevalent early indicator of liver disease is persistent tiredness or fatigue. When the liver is not functioning optimally, it fails to adequately filter toxins from your bloodstream. ...