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44 cases of dengue detected in Meghalaya; Health Minister urges public not to panic, necessary steps taken

Posted on October 13, 2023 - 9:03pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Meghalaya has registered over 44 cases of dengue and one death during the past few days, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh said today.  “The dengue cases that have been indicated in the entire state of Meghalaya are predominantly present … Continue reading →

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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival expects over 1 Lakh tourists; Grammy winner Ne-Yo, musical sensation Ronan Keating among lineup

Posted on October 13, 2023 - 8:23pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Over one lakh tourists are expected to participate in the upcoming three-day Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival of Meghalaya to be held at RBDSA Sports Complex from November 17 to 19. Informing this here today, Tourism Minister … Continue reading →

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Displaced people object govt’s plan to shit to prefabricated houses

Posted on October 12, 2023 - 5:27pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal, Oct 11: Displaced people staying in a relief camp in Imphal on Wednesday raised their strong objection to the government’s plan of shifting them to prefabricated houses for temporary shelters. “Instead of staying at the temporary … Continue reading →

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Megha Kayak Festival Meghalaya

Posted on October 12, 2023 - 3:43pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong, Oct 11: The excitement is climaxing as the much anticipated Megha Kayak Festival is about to kickstart on October 12 at the Shillong Whitewater Village in Umtham, Meghalaya. This marks the sixth edition of the festival, bringing together the thrill of kayaking … Continue reading →

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Motorists hit hard as fuel pumps shut across Manipur

Posted on October 11, 2023 - 8:42pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: Motorists in Manipur were hit hard as most of the fuel pumps across the state remained closed in response to a strike call given by drivers of oil tankers and petroleum product transporters. All Manipur Petroleum Products Transporters … Continue reading →

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NPF urges ECI to reconsider counting of by-poll vote date fixed on a Sunday

Posted on October 11, 2023 - 2:01pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Kohima, October 10: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to reconsider the date of counting of votes on December 3 which is a Sunday. Also read | New office bearers … Continue reading →

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Manipur govt warns against encroachment on displaced persons’ properties

Posted on October 10, 2023 - 11:47pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: The Manipur government, in an order issued on Tuesday, cautioned people who had “encroached” upon the properties of those who had fled because of the violence. The government order issued in the backdrop of a recent … Continue reading →

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DC holds meeting on HC directive to ban open carcass displays

Posted on October 10, 2023 - 11:22pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: In view of the recent High Court directive to enforce its order for the prohibition of the display of “animal carcasses in meat shops” through village heads, local thanas and police outposts, South West Garo Hills … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims from Meghalaya in Israel to return safely soon

Posted on October 10, 2023 - 9:05pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Lone Rajya Sabha MP from Meghalaya, Dr WR Kharlukhi along with 26 other pilgrims from Meghalaya will safely return to the state from Israel in a matter of few days time, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang … Continue reading →

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Khasi Students’ Union slams NHAI for failure to repair NH-6; files FIR against officials

Posted on October 9, 2023 - 11:26pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) today sought police action against the general manager and project director of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for failing to repair the dilapidated National Highway 6. In an FIR … Continue reading →

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