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At Shillong, India won a FIFA international friendly against the Maldives 3-0
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At Shillong, India won a FIFA international friendly against the Maldives 3-0

In a FIFA international friendly held at the JN Stadium in Shillong, the Indian men's national team demonstrated their dominance by defeating the Maldives 3-0. This was Shillong's first time hosting international men's football, demonstrating the state's advancements in infrastructure and fervent support from supporters. On his comeback from international retirement, Sunil Chhetri scored, and the Indian men's national football team won for the first time in 489 days under coach Manolo Marquez. India defeated Maldives in a friendly match, with Rahul Bheke and Liston Colaco scoring goals. The match was a preparation for India's 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh and Maldives' qualifier against Philippines. India has 13 wins, while Maldives has three. The last meeting between...
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20 finalists to compete in Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025
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20 finalists to compete in Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025

Twenty finalists from the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025, organized by North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, will compete in the state-level debate at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly later this month. The winners of the state-level event will earn the opportunity to represent Meghalaya at the national-level competition in the Indian Parliament. The district-level competition saw participation from over 142 students from East Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills districts. Over five sessions, contestants debated governance, economy, national security, and social progress, with four winners selected from each session by a panel of distinguished academics and educationists. Guest of Honour F. Rumnong highlighted the event’s role in nurturin...
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Meghalaya Police bust racket smuggling people from Bangladesh to India; 3 held
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Meghalaya Police bust racket smuggling people from Bangladesh to India; 3 held

Three individuals, including members of an organised human trafficking network smuggling people from Bangladesh to India, were arrested in Ri-Bhoi district on Tuesday evening. Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police, Vivekanand Singh Rathore, stated that the arrests were made based on credible information that Bangladeshi nationals were travelling from the Dawki border to Guwahati in a vehicle. A naka checkpoint was set up near Byrnihat Outpost, where authorities intercepted the vehicle (AS-01-FJ-4645). Two occupants, Jannati Sheikh (26) from Khulna, Bangladesh — who was found in possession of a forged Indian Aadhaar card — and the driver, Raushan Khan from Barpeta, Assam, were taken into custody. During interrogation, both admitted to being part of an organised network involved in traffickin...
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Meghalaya holds state-level earthquake mock drill to enhance disaster preparedness
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Meghalaya holds state-level earthquake mock drill to enhance disaster preparedness

The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted a state-level earthquake mock drill at the State Convention Centre in Shillong to bolster emergency response capabilities. The exercise aimed to assess resources, improve infrastructure, and enhance coordination among disaster response agencies. M War Nongbri, Commissioner & Secretary of the Revenue & Disaster Management Department, stressed the importance of proactive disaster preparedness, while NDMA Member Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) emphasized the need for a systematic and community-focused approach to disaster management. The event included online presentations from 11 districts, highlighting preparedness strategies. A Table...
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Second Meghalaya boy d*es in Karnataka, school shut
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Second Meghalaya boy d*es in Karnataka, school shut

Food poisoning claimed the life of another student from Meghalaya studying in Karnataka. Sources said 12-year-old Namewantei Marwein from Sohparu village in Nongstoin passed away at Mysore’s Apollo Hospital at 12.30 am on Tuesday. They said the boy was shifted to the hospital as he was in critical condition. He was studying in Class 6 at Gokula Vidyasamsthe in T. Kagepura of Malavalli Taluk in Mandya, Karnataka. Following the death of the two students, the authorities in Karnataka have reportedly shut the school. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said he was pained to learn about Namewantei’s passing. “My deepest condolences to the family. Our government will extend ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the next of kin and also take care of the medical expenditure of all the ailing childre...
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Scientific mining at Saryngkham to yield 0.45 MT of coal over 12 years
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Scientific mining at Saryngkham to yield 0.45 MT of coal over 12 years

The first scientific coal mining block at Saryngkham-A village in East Jaintia Hills district, has been inaugurated and is estimated to cost Rs 27 crore. The project proponent will set aside Rs 1.50 crore to mitigate environmental impacts due to the project’s Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Programme. An executive summary of the project reveals that the project is designed for extraction of 0.45 MT of total coal reserves over 12 years, with a peak capacity of 0.10 MTPA. Coal grade will vary widely from G1-G16. Coal extraction will be done using shovel-dumper combination in an opencast mechanized method, requiring explosives, machinery, diesel, lubricants, electricity, water, and facilities for personnel connected to mining operations. Opencast mining involves procedures s...
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CAG report flags non-submission of UCs worth Rs 7460 cr by Meghalaya
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CAG report flags non-submission of UCs worth Rs 7460 cr by Meghalaya

The CAG, in its report on Finance Accounts 2023-24, has highlighted that the Meghalaya government has outstanding Utilization Certificates (UCs) amounting to Rs 7,460.84 crore for grants disbursed up to March 31, 2024. Of this total, Rs 2,624.91 crore linked to 327 outstanding UCs has been cleared. However, as of March 31, 2024, 733 UCs amounting to Rs 4,835.93 crore remain pending. This includes 333 UCs worth Rs 2,261.91 crore from grants issued up to 2022-23, and an additional 400 UCs totalling Rs 2,574.02 crore for 2023-24. The report further notes that 122 UCs, amounting to Rs 424.77 crore, were submitted before their due date in 2023-24. Among the outstanding UCs, 96 UCs involving Rs 1,921.54 crore are linked to Centrally Sponsored Schemes. The CAG has cautioned that the non-su...
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Meghalaya CM urges NTA to set up CUET Exam Centres within state
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Meghalaya CM urges NTA to set up CUET Exam Centres within state

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has urged the Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to establish CUET examination centres within the state, after students were assigned centres in Guwahati, causing logistical and financial difficulties. Taking to social media, Sangma highlighted the issue, stating, "I have requested the Ministry of Education and the NTA to intervene in allotting CUET examination centres within Meghalaya for our students. Many students are being assigned Guwahati centres, causing inconvenience. Hopeful that the issue will be resolved." The decision to allocate CUET exam centres outside Meghalaya has sparked concerns among students and parents, particularly those from remote areas who face challenges in traveling to Guwahati for the exams....
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Scientific mining takes off; CM inaugurates first block in Meghalaya
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Scientific mining takes off; CM inaugurates first block in Meghalaya

Meghalaya on Monday initiated the scientific mining of coal after more than a decade of a ban on rat-hole mining imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the first scientific coal mining block at ‘Saryngkham-A’ at Byndihati in East Jaintia Hills district through video conferencing. It was in April 2014 when the NGT had banned rat-hole coal mining following a petition filed by a student group in adjoining Dima Hasao district of Assam, claiming river acidification due to mining. Addressing a gathering, Sangma congratulated stakeholders, including officials, mine owners, other mining lease applicants and the owner of this particular mining lease, Dapmain Shylla of Byndihati, who all contributed in making scientific mining in the state a real...
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Bomb scare in Laitumkhrah turns out to be false
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Bomb scare in Laitumkhrah turns out to be false

An abandoned bag near Prakash Hotel at Laitumkhrah Police Point triggered a bomb scare on Monday morning, prompting authorities to call in the bomb squad. The incident caused panic among residents and passers-by as police swiftly cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure. The bomb squad of the Meghalaya Police was deployed to inspect the suspicious item. Upon examination, officials found that the bag contained only a laptop, medicines, and some documents, confirming there was no security threat. Police informed that the abandoned bag belonged to the owner of the hotel, who had mistakenly left it near the premises.
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