Crime update

Assault Satalson D Sangma of Resubelpara, NGH, lodged a complaint that on November 6 around 7 pm, one Korak G Momin of the same place assaulted latter’s wife causing grievous injuries to her. The accused also threatened her and her children…

State wants Centre to consult on CAB

SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has reiterated that the Centre should hold consultations on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill before placing it in Parliament. Talking to media persons here on Wednesday, Sangma said that…

Champion certifying transport of timber in GH

TURA: The head of the A'chik Holistic and Awakening Movement and former chairman of the banned GNLA, Champion R Sangma, is allegedly giving 'clearance' certificates for the transportation of timber bypassing even the state authorities. A…

City court disposes of Rs 31-cr ILP damage suit

Govt rapped for laxity, lawyer to appeal against order SHILLONG: The judicial magistrate has disposed of an over Rs 31-crore damage suit against ILP agitators observing that there was laxity on the part of the government.The government…

Bakdil files petition in high court

Shifting of Polytechnic college to Gasuapara SHILLONG: Bakdil KRIMKRO has knocked on the door of High Court of Meghalaya to challenge the work of the government /department regarding the shifting of Polytechnic College from Kapasipara to…

UDP criticises HNYF for IOA comment

SHILLONG: The UDP Malki unit, on Tuesday took a jibe at the Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) for its Instrument of Accession (IOA) and Annexed Agreement (AA) comment. In a statement issued, the UDP said, “It is amusing that Sadon…

Registration of shops compulsory: Hek

Hygiene issues in eateries SHILLONG: Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek said the registration of all shops will be made compulsory in view of health issues. He was replying to a call attention motion moved by Congress MLA…

Talks on railway only with Centre, asserts HYC

SHILLONG: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has asserted that the Union government is the proper forum to discuss about railway in the state and not the North Eastern Frontier Railway (NFR). The HYC statement comes in the wake of NFR's…

House misses Roy: MLAs pay tribute

Ampareen and Hamlet remember their mentor SHILLONG: The absence of Assembly Speaker Donkupar Roy, who passed away on July 28, was felt with the MLAs paying eloquent tribute to the late leader on the opening day of the autumn session of…