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Metbah bats for strengthening of district councils
SHILLONG, March 27: Terming the three autonomous district council (ADCs) in the state the key stakeholders in terms of overall development of the state, former Assembly Speaker and Mairang MLA, Metbah Lyngdoh asked the government to…
No budgetary allocation for EWKH
SHILLONG, March 27: UDP MLA from Mairang Metbah Lyngdoh, on Monday, told the House that the newly created Eastern West Khasi Hills has not found a place in the budget estimate presented on the floor of the Assembly recently.
“I don’t know…
Pala nudges PM for land custom station at Kuliang
NEW DELHI, March 27: Shillong MP Vincent H Pala on Monday sought the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opening Land Custom Station at Kuliang through Lukha river to facilitate import and export of goods and services,…
One assaulted in city
SHILLONG, March 27: One person was on Saturday assaulted by a group of around eight people in the city.
It has been informed that one Akash Lyngdoh was assaulted by around eight persons in an area under Laban.
According to police, while…
Mawhati MLA seeks action against ‘taxation’ on broomstick farmers
SHILLONG, March 27: Congress MLA from Mawhati Charles Marngar on Monday sought Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s intervention against Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s alleged imposition of tax on the broomstick farmers of his constituency.…
Explore possibilities for med college in Ri-Bhoi: Nongpoh MLA to govt
SHILLONG, March 27: Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem has suggested the state government to explore the possibilities to set up a medical college in Ri-Bhoi.
Raising the issue during the Question Hour in the ongoing Budget session here on…
Recently rescued barking deer dies
Tura, March 27: A barking deer, which was recently rescued a few weeks ago near Chibinang village in West Garo Hills, died on Monday, prompting the Wildlife department in the district to investigate the case.
Locally known as ‘Balgitchak’,…
Nongrah water scheme yet to benefit locals
SHILLONG, March 27: Nongthymmai MLA and TMC State president, Charles Pyngrope on Monday said that the Nongrah Water Supply Scheme, albeit completed in December last year, is yet to benefit the local populace.
“The answer by the Minister is…
Govt statements on rail-link to state get the goat of KHNAM
SHILLONG, March 27: Amid a renewed push to connect Meghalaya with the rest of the country through railways, the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has asked the government to instead focus on the implementation of ILP in…