Monthly Archives: September 2020

Torrential rains wreak havoc in South Garo Hills

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Two wooden bridges, one in Dumnikura which was washed away this morning and another in Lower Gasuapara on the verge of collapse, both in South Garo Hills district amidst heavy rains left residents of the district in a miserable state. … Continue reading →

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Building a Library: Learnings from Chaengdai Village

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What does it take to build a library? Not so much, yet a lot. This is the story of the wonderful things I learned in helping my friends build a public library in a village called Chaengdai, a beautiful Rongmei … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul observes Tangkhul Global Prayer Day for peaceful settlement

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Joining the rest of Tangkhul community members residing in different parts of the world, Tangkhul Inter-denomination Leaders Forum (TILF) Thursday observed ‘Tangkhul Global Prayer Day’ at TNL hall, praying for peaceful settlement of the vexed Naga political issue. The programme … Continue reading →

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Senior citizen with multiple diseases beats COVID-19 in Meghalaya

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A 62-year-old man diagnosed with COVID-19 recovered and was discharged from Bethany Hospital, Shillong on Thursday. The patient is a known case of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism and Ca Oropharynx (Post-radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy). “Whenever a patient recovers, it is … Continue reading →

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Congress in Meghalaya prepares to protest against Farm Bill 2020

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The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) is preparing to launch its protest against the Farm Bills which were passed during the monsoon session of Parliament which will include the Kisaan mazdoor bachaw diwas and a signature campaign which will be taken to … Continue reading →

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Chief Minister drops Six cabinet ministers, inducts Five

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The much speculated cabinet reshuffle in the three and a half year old N Biren Singh led BJP coalition government in Manipur took place on Thursday. Chief minister N Biren Singh dropped six cabinet ministers from his council of ministers … Continue reading →

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NSCN IM holds meeting with Sumi Civil Society leaders at Poghuboto (Sumi Region)

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NSCN IM on Thursday held a meeting with the Sumi Civil Society leaders at Poghuboto under Sumi Region where the group briefed them on the ongoing Indo-Naga political talks. The joint meeting was attend by NSCN members comprising Maj. (Retd.) … Continue reading →

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NE woman police constable crushed to death under bus in Delhi

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Veronica Lalduhkimi, 35 year old woman constable under the Salvation Army Bethlehem Corps posted in South West zone PCR Zebra – 74 was crushed to death by a bus while she was riding her scooty on her way for night … Continue reading →

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Endangered Slow Loris rescued: Handed over to Ukhrul Forest Department, Manipur by Chiko Adventures

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Members of the Chiko Adventures, an eco tourism group from Ukhrul District, Manipur, yesterday, handed over a rescued wild Slow Loris to the Ukhrul Forest Department, Manipur to be put back in its natural habitat. According to Aso Chihui, Co … Continue reading →

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BJP drops three top Ministers: who’s next?

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In a state rife with uncertain political tactics and sudden burst of announcements, something not alien to the ruling NDA, the Chief Minister of Manipur on September 23 dropped three ministers in the cabinet namely V. Hangkhanlian, Agriculture, Veterinary & … Continue reading →

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