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Three-day International Conference on Interdisciplinary Statistics inaugurated in NEHU
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Three-day International Conference on Interdisciplinary Statistics inaugurated in NEHU

The inaugural function of International Conference on 'Advances of Interdisciplinary Statistics and Applications in AI & ML (AISAAM-2025)', organized by the Department of Statistics, NEHU, Shillong, was held at Multi-Use Convention Hall in NEHU under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor (in-charge), Prof. N. M. Panda. The function started with a welcome address by the Head, Department of Statistics, NEHU, Dr. S. K. Jha, to the dignitaries and delegates from India and abroad. Apart from the two, the dais was shared by Prof. Prithvi Pal Yadav, the President and Vice- Chancellor of Sri Padmapat Singhania University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Dr. R. B. Burman, former Chairman, National Statistical Commission of India, Prof. Vinod Kumar Gupta, the president of the "Society of Statistics, C...
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Experts from the UK-India met in Shillong for a workshop on AI and climate modeling
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Experts from the UK-India met in Shillong for a workshop on AI and climate modeling

An important step in bilateral climate action cooperation was taken when top specialists from India and the UK convened at IIM Shillong to investigate artificial intelligence solutions for climate concerns. The British High Commission, IIM Shillong, and the Government of Meghalaya organized the two-day workshop, which focused on creating AI-driven strategies to safeguard delicate ecosystems and promote climate research in the area. In order to safeguard communities and advance net-zero objectives, British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming emphasized the workshop's significance in fusing India's local knowledge with the UK's technical know-how. Joshua Bamford, Head of Tech and Innovation Team at the British High Commission India, said the project draws on the larger UK-India Techn...
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Meghalaya: HC wants stray dog shelter to be ready within 30 days
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Meghalaya: HC wants stray dog shelter to be ready within 30 days

The High Court of Meghalaya on Monday directed the Shillong Municipal Board to try and ensure that the construction of the shelter for street dogs is completed within the stipulated 30 days’ time, followed by the sheltering of the animals there. Further, the court directed the state government through the Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department to verify the authenticity of the Director’s statement that shelter for street dogs cannot be provided at the shelter of the department. While hearing a PIL, a division bench of Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh said, “By our order dated 27th November, 2024 in a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning relocation of the zoo in Shillong and for measures to deal with street dog menace in public pl...
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Police arrest 5 criminals with arms in Shillong
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Police arrest 5 criminals with arms in Shillong

Acting on specific intel, police on Monday arrested five suspected criminals from Mawsynram and recovered a country made pistol with four rounds of .22 calibre ammunition and incriminating documents from their possession. The five have been identified as Aidonsing Nongsiej (40), Orally Khardewsaw (33), Wanrilang Nongkynrih (33), Mossingstar Nongbri (28) and Pynshailang Puwein (30). Confirming the arrest, East Khasi Hill SP Vivek Syiem said one of the five persons was wanted in connection with a cheating case registered at Lumdiengjri police station. Refusing to divulge more, he said that a case has been registered at Mawsynram police station.
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