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Schools in Shillong closed down for COVID surge in city
SHILLONG, April 19: Meghalaya government has directed schools (Class KG to XII) in and around Shillong city to remain closed with immediate effect till May 3 next in view of surge on COVID positive cases in Shillong city.
The schools…
BJP MDC to align with NPP
SHILLONG, April 18: In a new political twist, newly-elected BJP MDC, Promod Koch has joined the NPP-led coalition in the GHADC as per the direction of the BJP central leadership.
Significantly, the other BJP MDC Bernard Marak, who is also…
Regular offline classes will continue in state: Rymbui
SHILLONG, April 18: The state government has decided to continue with the regular offline classes in schools despite some students testing positive for COVID-19.
“There is no question of calling off the regular classes. Micro-management…
Mawrie accuses NPP of poaching BJP MDC
SHILLONG, April 18: Accusing the NPP of “poaching” its MDC Promod Koch, State BJP president, Ernest Mawrie on Sunday cautioned that action would be taken against Koch if he goes against the party decision.
Mining no word, a livid Mawrie…
‘NPP not ignoring coalition partners’
SHILLONG, April 18: National People’s Party (NPP) spokesperson and MLA, Marcuise N Marak on Sunday said the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) stands strong and is thriving under the leadership of Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma.…
Raj Bhavan plaint on fake Twitter accounts in Guv’s name
SHILLONG, April 18: The Raj Bhavan in Shillong has approached the Director General of Police, R. Chandranathan for registration of FIR against eight fake Twitter account holders impersonating Governor Satya Pal Malik.
In a letter to…
One death, 73 fresh cases in state
SHILLONG, April 18: The death toll in Meghalaya due to COVID-19 rose to 153 on Sunday while another 73 fresh cases were detected, taking to number of active cases to 680.
DHS (MI), Dr. Aman Warr informed today that Mebilda Bareh (74), a…
Scientists discover disk-footed bat in Meghalaya
SHILLONG, April 18: Zoologists have discovered yet another bat species from Meghalaya which has so far been unknown in India.
A team of scientists led by Dr Uttam Saikia of Zoological Survey of India, Shillong and scientists from a few…
MeECL crisis needs proper debate: PDF
SHILLONG, April 18: The PDF, a constituent of the ruling MDA coalition has said the MeECL crisis demands proper discussion as “there is no smoke without fire”.
The party’s acting chief, Banteidor Lyngdoh said the issues involving MeECL…