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Lumshyiap community hall gets facelift
SHILLONG, Jan 24: After a period of around 25 years, the Lumshyiap community hall, which falls under Mawkhar Pynthorumkhrah MDC Constituency and Pynthorumkhrah Assembly Constituency, was renovated with the assistance of local MDC, PN Syiem.…
UDP elects office-bearers for Jowai unit
JOWAI, Jan 24: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has elected office-bearers for party's Jowai Circle unit in a meeting held at Infinity Conference Hall on Saturday.
The office-bearers are Kitboklang Nongtdu (president), Marki Mulieh (vice…
DC declares dry day in SWKH
MAWKYRWAT, Jan 24: The Deputy Commissioner (Excise) of South West Khasi Hills, C Kharkongor, has declared dry day in the entire district on January 26 on account of Republic Day.
All IMFL and liquor shops, bars, hotels, outstill stalls et…
Border residents avail of BSF’s health camp
TURA, Jan 24: Making efforts to maintain cordial relationship with the border population and create a sense of security amongst them, 55 Battalion BSF, under the aegis of Sector BSF Headquarter Tura, organised a medical camp in a remote…
Missives and photo ops: HM’s visit in a nutshell
SHILLONG, Jan 23: The much anticipated meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) issue was a no-show, leaving some state cabinet ministers and leaders of various pressure groups disappointed, angry and…
Glitches galore at NEC plenary
SHILLONG, Jan 23: The 69th plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here on Saturday was far from smooth.
Protocols of social distancing were not maintained at the function held at the NEC auditorium and there were many without…
‘Settle your boundary disputes mutually’
SHILLONG, Jan 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asked the states in the Northeast to mutually resolve their boundary disputes before August 15, 2022 when the country celebrates its 75th anniversary of Independence.
Speaking at…
Developed NE key to India’s growth: Shah
SHILLONG, Jan 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Centre is ready to develop the North East so it can also play an important role in helping the country become a $5 trillion economy.
He said Atmanirbhar Bharat,…
Illegal mining on in M’laya, CM admits
SHILLONG, Jan 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today reluctantly admitted to illegal mining activities in the state even as he staunchly averred that there were stringent laws in place to prevent such illegalities.
"If anybody is…
Use space data for devp: ISRO chief tells NE states
SHILLONG, Jan 23: ISRO Chairman Dr K. Sivan today emphasised that the Northeastern states should use space data for development and also to address various challenges.
Speaking to media persons during a rare visit to the city on…