| Art installation depicting Khasi culture unveiled |
From our Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 28: A Dutch couple on Tuesday displayed a creation which depicted the multi-dimensional portrayal of Khasi culture, “its precious heritage and its fragile existence”.
The couple Arnos Peeters and Iris Honderdos who exhibited their art installation to an audience at the Don Bosco Hall, who were mesmerized by the creation.
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| 19-yr-old scientist from Bihar surveys bio-diversity in state |
Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 28: Keeping the bio-diversity of Meghalya in mind scientist Vivek Kumar, director of the Albert Einstein Science Institute in collaboration with the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and the Meghalaya Tourism Department today launched a project aimed at carrying out a survey of biodiversity of Meghalaya and its potentials.
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| Move on anvil to recruit unarmed women police in M'laya |
Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 28: Women willing to join the unarmed branch of the Meghalaya police will no more have to wait.
“Special recruitment drive” is about to be kicked off once the government adopts a policy clearing the deck.
The policy was aimed at giving the same level of playground for the females in a department that had long been cons... |
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| GNLA cadre arrested |
Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 28: A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre involved in kidnapping of a businessman from Dalu and in an encounter with security forces in Chokpot of East Garo Hills, was arrested in a joint raid by the police and BSF today. The cadre identified as Silvastin Marak was arrested from Branpara market. Acting on a tip off, the joint team swooped on the ... |
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| NGOs lock chief engineer's office |
From our Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) on Tuesday locked the office of the State Sports Council of Meghalaya (SSCM) over the extension of service of the chief engineer, R Kharmalki even after his retirement. Kharmalki who was to retire on July 31 was given an extension by the Meghalaya Governme... |
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| AWWA celebrates raising day in 101 area |
Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Aug 28: Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) celebrated its 46th Raising Day here today. Mrs Nirmal Narula, Regional President AWWA, 101 Area was the Chief Guest for the concluding function.... |
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