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SHILLONG: The state government will take a decision on more relaxations on Monday following the Centre’s directive on lockdown which has been extended only in containment zones. As Meghalaya does not have any containment zones, the…

SHILLONG: The state government’s move to engage “highly skilled” labour from outside for infrastructure development has drawn flak from several organisations which fear that in the bargain the local labour force would become unemployed…

SHILLONG: For some people it is a way of breaking away from the shackles of lockdown. For some it is a healthy way of life and for many others it is simply necessity. But for all, walking is the way of life amid lockdown. With multiple…

SHILLONG: The officials from the 3rd Battalion of Meghalaya police in Delhi, who came into direct contact with the constable Roningson Khartangmaw, who was tested positive, are placed under isolation. Necessary medical assistance has…

SHILLONG: Apparel and textile shop owners in the city have been breathing easy after the government allowed them to resume business from Friday, but most of them barely saw customers in the first two days. The fear of the shop owners is…

SHILLONG: The erratic power supply at Shella due to the rainy and windy season has caused the villages to reel under days or even weeks of darkness even as concerns were raised that Shella, which borders Bangladesh, is not free from…

SHILLONG: The gaonbura and job card holders of Nayagaon village in Garo Hills’ Demdema have written to the chief minister seeking action against misappropriation of MGNREG fund. In the letter dated May 30, the affected people pointed out…

SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday visited Tikrikilla to review the damages caused by the flash flood last week, particularly to the AMPT road, which is the lifeline for the people of plains in West Garo Hills. He held a…

SHILLONG: Touched by a news report published in The Shillong Times which highlighted the plight of migrants not receiving ration from fair price shops, a group of people decided to step in and address their needs. In a statement on…

SHILLONG: The children and inhabitants of Laitduh village have expressed gratitude to Sohra Ramakrishna mission for the timely help rendered to them during the present crisis suffered as a result of the prolonged lockdown. Few Swamis…