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Meghalaya Governor hosts a customary Republic Day “At Home” reception in Shillong
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Meghalaya Governor hosts a customary Republic Day “At Home” reception in Shillong

C.H. Vijayashankar, the governor of Meghalaya, gave the customary "At Home" reception at Raj Bhavan in Shillong on the 76th Republic Day. Dignitaries, officials, and esteemed individuals from a variety of sectors came together to celebrate unity and national pride at the event. The Flower Show, which has grown to be a significant annual event at Raj Bhavan, saw its winners presented with honors by Governor Vijayashankar. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and cultural performances from many states added even greater significance to the occasion. The Governor expressed gratitude to everyone who came and took part in the Republic Day festivities, recognizing their contributions to their success. He emphasized the importance of Republic Day as a reminder of the timeless valu...
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Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Umpdem School, pledges development across villages
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Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Umpdem School, pledges development across villages

On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation for the Umpdem RCLP School in the Eastern West Khasi Hills district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s education sector. This event was especially momentous as it was the first time a Chief Minister had visited the village. CM Sangma expressed his joy at being with the people of Umpdem, describing the occasion as a privilege. During the ceremony, Sangma emphasized the importance of investing in education, calling it the most effective means of ensuring future prosperity. He said, "Investment in education will yield the highest return in the future, and we must continue to prioritize education for the youth of our state." He also underlined that no program, no matter how sma...
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The livestock development conclave in Shillong is inaugurated by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh
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The livestock development conclave in Shillong is inaugurated by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, opened the "Conclave on Dialogue for Holistic Development of Livestock Sectors in the North-East Region" in Shillong. Key government members, ministers from the Northeastern states, business leaders, and other interested parties attended the occasion. The Union Minister unveiled a number of significant initiatives during the summit, including 15 Entrepreneurship Development Projects under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) valued at Rs. 10.93 crore. Additionally, he declared that a Goat Semen Bank and a Regional Semen Production Laboratory would be established in Khanapara with an investment of Rs. 337.29 lakh. With investments of Rs. 31.86 lakh and Rs. 10.23 crore, respectively, he launched an Intensive C...
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Meghalaya vendors’ to stage sit-in Shillong from today
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Meghalaya vendors’ to stage sit-in Shillong from today

The Meghalaya Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors’ Association (MGSPHSVA) will stage a sit-in demonstration outside the office of the Shillong Municipal Board starting Friday. The decision to demonstrate followed the expiry of a two-day deadline the association had set for the provisional Town Vending Committee (TVC) to convene a meeting to discuss their issue. The association wrote to the office of the provisional TVC to hold the meeting or face a stir. The association is demanding the immediate withdrawal of the public notice issued by the non-existent TVC and cancellation of all actions taken by it, starting from the process of claims and objections and the creation of an eligible list of hawkers and street vendors to be issued vending certificates.
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6 Bangladeshi nationals arrested by BSF Meghalaya
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6 Bangladeshi nationals arrested by BSF Meghalaya

Alert troops of the 172 bn Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya on Thursday apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals while they were attempting to cross over the IB to Bangladesh from East Jaintia Hills.The arrests were made during a search operation based on specific inputs.  In addition, during several other operations in East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills, a substantial haul of illegal goods was intercepted, including cattle, sugar, blankets, liquor, and other contraband items. The total value of the seized items was estimated at Rs 13.54 lakh.
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Meghalaya students receive tablets to boost digital learning
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Meghalaya students receive tablets to boost digital learning

Meghalaya Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh distributed educational tablets to Class XI students at a ceremony held at U Soso Tham Auditorium on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards integrating technology into education. Fifteen students from various schools in East Khasi Hills District were handed PC tablets, known as MTABs, during the event. This marks the initial phase of a broader initiative to provide digital learning tools to students across the state, starting with the 2023-24 academic year. Deputy Commissioner R.M. Kurbah welcomed the attendees, while IT Commissioner and Secretary Pravin Bakshi delivered the keynote address, highlighting the transformative role of technology in education. Speaking at the ceremony, Lyngdoh underscored the importance of equipping stude...
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Centre ready to scrap rail project if Meghalaya remains non-committal
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Centre ready to scrap rail project if Meghalaya remains non-committal

The Union Ministry of Railways has stated that the proposed railway project will be terminated if Meghalaya cannot proceed with it in the near future. “He (the minister) gave a strong statement and indication that if we are not able to move forward, then this particular project, which runs into thousands of crores of rupees and has a huge economic impact for our state, will have to be cancelled,” said Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma who met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently in Delhi. Stating that Vaishnaw expressed concern on the stalled railway project , Sangma said, “I have made it amply clear to him that we need to take the stakeholders into confidence.” Sangma informed that if  the issue is not resolved one way or the other, then around Rs 200 crore, which has come for land...
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New Sports Hall inaugurated at Lummawbah, East Khasi Hills
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New Sports Hall inaugurated at Lummawbah, East Khasi Hills

Meghalaya Chief Minister Cnrad Sangma inaugurated the Indoor Sports Hall at Lummawbah in East Khasi Hills on Wednesday. The Sports Hall was constructed at a cost of Rs 1.55 Crore. The chief minister thanked former Minister and MLA of the area Hamletson Dohling for proposing and completing the project as needed by the community. It was informed that the indoor complex will help the youths in the area and promote sportsmanship among them.
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Rs 35 crore for Meghalaya Games but no food for journalists
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Rs 35 crore for Meghalaya Games but no food for journalists

The inaugural ceremony of the 6th Meghalaya Games, which took place in Jowai on Tuesday, was dominated by VIP culture, as journalists were denied food despite covering the event till late hours. The journalists reached Jowai in the afternoon after covering the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new secretariat at Umsawli in New Shillong Township. After lunch, the journalists attended the Meghalaya Day celebrations in Jowai and covered  the opening ceremony of  Meghalaya Games at Wahiajer in the evening. The Meghalaya Games went beyond 8 pm but no food was provided to the journalists, who reached Shillong around 11 pm . It may be remined that the cost of holding the 6th Meghalaya Games is around Rs 35 crore.
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Meghalaya Congress announces two more candidates for ADC polls
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Meghalaya Congress announces two more candidates for ADC polls

The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has added two more candidates for the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, scheduled for February 21, 2025. This brings the party's total number of candidates to 47. The latest additions are Tailin Lyngkhoi for Pariong Mawthadraishan in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jesperson Bamon for Sutnga Narwan in the Jaiñtia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). Previously, on January 14, the MPCC announced three additional candidates: Pynbiangmi Laloo for Mowkaiaw, Brosent Siangshai for Musniang-Rangad, and Bashan Tangliang for Sumer. The elections, approved by Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, are crucial for the governance of the KHADC and JHADC regions. Congress is gearing up to challenge its...
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