| People defy boycott call to attend I-Day bash |
From our Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 16: The banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC)’s threatening gestures in the newly carved South West Khasi Hills district did not deter the public and the school children to take part in the massive Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
Notwithstanding the HNLC’s attempt to make its presence felt by plan... |
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| Helpline number announced |
From our Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 16: Wary of the malicious SMSes circulated in Shillong city about the Shillongites and other northeasterners being shunted or threatened in some metros, East Khasi Hills district administration rightfully intervened by calling upon the major youth bodies of the State on Thursday evening. The meeting with the prominent youth bodies came along wi... |
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| Recruitment board to make appointment in police transparent |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 16: The Meghalaya Cabinet today in order to make the process of recruitment in the police force free and transparent has decided to revise the policy guidelines in the recruitment policy by amending the Meghalaya Police Act 2010.
The Cabinet today approved the formation of a board which will see the overall recruitment process.
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| NESO asks PM to ensure safety of NE people |
SHILLONG, Aug 16: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Thursday demanded intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to ensure security to the people of the northeastern region residing in different parts of the country.
NESO, an umbrella organisation of different students unions of the northeastern states, also appealed to all state gove... |
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| 'Meghalaya firm on dealing with militancy' |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 16: Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said that though the overall law and order situation in the State has remained stable during the recent months, activities of the banned militant outfits such as GNLA continue to be a cause of serious concern.
Dr Sangma was speaking as the Chief Guest to observe India’s 65th anniversary o... |
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| M'laya to send delegation to affected States |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 16: The Meghalaya Government today expressed its concern over the reported mass exodus of students from southern States of the country. According to reports, many from the North-East have left some other States in the past few days and returned to their home states amid rumours of planned attack against them over the violence in the BTAD areas of Assam... |
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| Meghalaya Cabinet finally approves marriage bill |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 16: The Meghalaya Cabinet today finally approved the Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act. Informing reporters here today, the Chief Minister, Dr Mukul Sangma said, “Following view elicited after number of public hearings held in March, the government has decided to approve the Act.” The bill will now be laid in the Assembly for it... |
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