Category Archives: Meghalaya

Meghalaya govt under pressure from GoI to implement railway project; IPL approval pending

Posted on September 17, 2022 - 8:27pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: There has been tremendous pressure from the Centre for the implementation of the railway projects in Meghalaya. This was revealed by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Transport Minister Dasakhiat Lamare during the course of their replies on the … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya CM announces naming two airports after statesmen

Posted on September 15, 2022 - 9:58pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Two airports in Meghalaya will be named after two statesmen, who both had led the people during the hill state movement and later as chief ministers. While the Umroi airport in Ri Bhoi district will be named in honour … Continue reading →

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Mukul Sangma asks to give rehabilitation package to surrendered Garo militants

Posted on September 14, 2022 - 10:29pm by UT News Service

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Conrad Sangma: Waiting for Centre’s response on ILP

Posted on September 13, 2022 - 11:26am by UT News Service
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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that the state government is awaiting the response of the Government of India on the resolution for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya. “Now this entire matter is … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government probes into Jowai jailbreak

Posted on September 12, 2022 - 8:50pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Meghalaya government today instituted a magisterial inquiry and an independent inquiry into the sensational Jowai jailbreak.  Tabling a suo motu statement in the Assembly, Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said, “The District Magistrate has directed PK Boro, Additional District … Continue reading →

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KHADC to firmly protect powers of district council courts

Posted on September 11, 2022 - 9:08pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) is insisting that the state government corrects a notification, which allegedly seeks to dilute the powers of the courts created under the Sixth Schedule. Speaking to media persons, KHADC chief Titosstarwell Chyne … Continue reading →

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NEC to collaborate with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for Entrepreneurship Development Programme

Posted on September 3, 2022 - 11:58am by UT Desk
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Shillong: The North Eastern Council, in collaboration with B-School Incubator IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, has launched a first-of-its-kind North East Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NEEDP) Friday at NEC Secretariat, Nongrim Hills in Shillong. Deemed as a pioneering initiative encompassing beneficiaries from … Continue reading →

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Corridor of Balurghat-Hili to Mahendraganj-Tura (Meghalaya) through Bangladesh

Posted on September 3, 2022 - 11:36am by UT News Service
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Shillong: A delegation of the Joint Movement Committee for Corridor has recently sought the intervention of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for expediting the process of rendering the long-cherished dream of corridor from Balurghat-Hili to Mahendraganj-Tura (Meghalaya) on and through … Continue reading →

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PA Sangma remembered on his 75th birth anniversary

Posted on September 1, 2022 - 9:08pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The 75th Birth Anniversary of (L) Purno Agitok Sangma was observed in different places today.  In Meghalaya, the various units of the NPP paid tribute to Late P A Sangma and recalled his contribution to further the cause of … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: Peace talks to begin

Posted on August 30, 2022 - 9:00pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said the government is trying to speed up the process to start the peace talks with the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). “Things are on track. We are moving in the … Continue reading →

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