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Make do with whatever you have: Hek to NEIGRIHMS
SHILLONG, April 20: Health Minister, AL Hek on Tuesday said the state government is providing all possible support to NEIGRIHMS, except for funds, and asked the premier healthcare institute to manage with whatever resources it has.
The…
No record of Kumbh Mela returnees
SHILLONG, April 20: While neighbouring Assam appears to be witnessing COVID surge courtesy the Maha Kumbh Mela attendees, the Meghalaya government does not have any information on the number of people from the state who attended the holy…
Hek for spl panel’s meet on COVID
SHILLONG, April 20: Health Minister AL Hek said a coordination committee meeting of health professionals is vital for taking stock of the COVID-19 situation in the vulnerable state capital.
“Looking at the spike in cases, Shillong urban…
Politicians divided over owning this up
SHILLONG, April 20: Practice what you preach — the popular saying fits in perfectly in the present context in Meghalaya with Health Minister AL Hek on Tuesday blaming the politicians of the state for equally contributing to the spike in…
Mawmluh Dorbar now okay with joint venture in MCCL
SHILLONG, April 20: Table may turn on the Meghalaya government as the persistent opposition to rope in private players to run the ailing MCCL under a public private partnership model has apparently simmered down.
In an astounding…
Panel concerned about rise in rape, murder cases
JOWAI, April 20: On a tirade against horrors meted out to the women folk in the state, the Assembly Committee on Empowerment of Women, on Tuesday, held rounds of talks with the West Jaintia Hills district administration at Jowai involving…
Tura DC urges citizens to get vaccine shots
TURA, April 20: West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram singh on Tuesday urged all those eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 while at the same time requesting the citizens to wear masks and follow other protocols while flagging a…
Solve your own fiscal issues: Dy CM to ADCs
SHILLONG, April 20: The state government on Tuesday reiterated that the autonomous district councils (ADCs), facing financial difficulties, should sort out their own problems.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters that it…
Lumdiengjri PS best in M’laya, declares MHA
SHILLONG, April 20: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has declared the Lumdiengjri Police Station in East Khasi Hills as the best police station in Meghalaya in its annual ranking of Police Stations for the year 2020.…
MDC gives ‘hefty’ assurances
TURA, April 20: Soon to be Deputy CEM of the GHADC and Rongrikkimgre MDC, Nikman Ch Marak on Tuesday assured a delegation of pressure group members that their various demands which include the preparation of a separate electoral roll for…