| Where has the money for Umiam's de-siltation gone? |
Our Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: It is virtually not clear on how the State government utilized the Rs 1.8 crore funded by the Centre for de-siltation of the Umiam (Barapani) reservoir located barely 20 kms from Shillong.
According to sources, Rs 2. 4 crore was earmarked by the Union Planning Commission and Rs 1.8 crore was channelized through the Union Ministry ... |
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| CM puts stress on maintenance of law and order |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma on Friday said it is ironic that even though the government is investing a lot in developmental activities, these are being derailed because of its inability to ensure the safety of citizens of the State.
Dr Sangma was speaking as the chief guest at the “Safe – Secure – Shillong&rd... |
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| 'Rural electorates are no more fools' |
Our Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: Money as a force to win elections from the rural constituencies will subside in the upcoming Assembly polls, felt the Chief executive officer (CEO) of Livelihood Improvement Finance Company of Meghalaya (LIFCOM), Robert Garnett Lyngdoh.
Lyngdoh known for his tough stand on a number of issues during his tenure as a State Home Minister be... |
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| Maha Sasthi Puja today |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Oct 19: Multi-coloured lights, themes ranging from bizarre to the sublime are all set to make this year’s Durga Puja, biggest festive extravaganza, all the more interesting for the people of the State.
Different Durga Puja committees across the State including Guwahati are offering an astonishing diversity this autumn. And with Maha Sasthi ... |
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| FDI not welcomed by MESO |
From a Reporter
SHILLONG, Oct 19: The Meghalaya Environmental Social Organisation (MESO) on Friday demanded that the Government of Meghalaya should not implement the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the State. This was announced by the leaders of the organization at a press conference in Shillong. The president of MESO, DM Dunia said, “We are fighting against the FDI in the State beca... |
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| Garo rebels abduct two traders |
SHILLONG, Oct 19: Rebels of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army on Friday abducted two prominent ginger dealers from a market place in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district, police said. Inadul Islam and Mosa Bapari were kidnapped by six armed GNLA rebels at gunpoint from Damal Asim market, district police chief Mukesh Kumar Singh told IANS. Initially, the rebels kidnapped altogether f... |
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| Multiple mishaps left 12 injured |
From our Staff Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: Altogether 12 people were injured in different mishaps in Meghalaya on Friday. A concrete wall of Gorkha Patshala School at Garikhana, Shillong, collapsed and left three students injured. The trio who were rushed to the Shillong Civil Hospital are said to be out of danger. In another vehicular mishap, Ibashubiang Wanniang (21 years/female) and Wa... |
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| Church leader denied bail |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: A city court on Friday rejected two bail applications filed by arrested pastor Rev SK Miller. The court of first class judicial magistrate KML Nongbri instead sent him to 14 days judicial custody and five days police custody which would run concurrently. The court remanded Rev Miller to 14 days judicial custody on charges of rape and five days police cus... |
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| Jailbreak Commission to summon three witnesses |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: The Commission probing into the Shillong Jailbreak episode has agreed to summon three more witnesses to appear before the Commission. The inquiry headed by Justice SP Rajkhowa will be summoning two senior scientific officers (ballistic division) of the Directorate of Forensic Science, Guwahati - Manoranjan Talukdar and Madhu Sarma. On Friday,... |
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| 'Need to build brand to optimize benefits' |
From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Oct 19: Speaking at the launch of the MakeMyTrip.com retail store at Laitumkhrah, Shillong, on Friday, State Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said Shillong is one of the top 5 tourist destinations in the country. “I have travelled across the globe and I can tell you now that Shillong is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the world and therefore, to r... |
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