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Congress not keen in fielding candidates in Garo Hills Autonomous District Council poll

Posted on January 30, 2021 - 11:39am by UT News Service
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The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is not so keen in fielding candidates from all the 29 constituencies due to the current financial mess in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), which is going for fresh polls on April 9. … Continue reading →

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Autonomous District Council poll on April 9: Garo Hills

Posted on January 29, 2021 - 11:07am by UT News Service
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The Meghalaya state cabinet on Thursday announced the holding of elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on April 9, 2021. Addressing media persons after the meeting, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong informed that the cabinet has approved … Continue reading →

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Minister Rymbui slams BJP Meghalaya over resignation demand

Posted on January 28, 2021 - 3:13pm by UT News Service
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Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has asked the BJP to first seek the resignation of its Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa before pointing fingers at others. “If they need to ask for my resignation, the BJP should first ask the … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer given special award for IT applications in elections

Posted on January 26, 2021 - 11:57am by UT News Service
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The office of the Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer was presented with the special award for IT applications in elections by the Election Commission of India (ECI), in the National Best Electoral Practices Awards 2020. The award was conferred on the … Continue reading →

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One arrested in WGH with over 9200 banned drugs, manhunt for more gang members on

Posted on January 25, 2021 - 7:15am by UT News Service
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The district police of West Garo Hills (WGH) informed that it is on the lookout for members of a drug peddling gang after one member was arrested with more than 9200 YABA tablets in a major breakthrough day before yesterday. … Continue reading →

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North-East to be favourite business destination post COVID-19 – Union Minister of State

Posted on January 25, 2021 - 7:00am by UT News Service
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh has reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing the Northeast region and bringing it to the level of the other developed States. Delivering his … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya ILP stalemate: Pressure groups disappointed

Posted on January 23, 2021 - 10:46pm by UT News Service
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Several Meghalaya based pressure groups, who are demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state, on Saturday voiced disappointment after not being able to hold discussions with the Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue. During his official … Continue reading →

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Minister Rymbui: Implementation of IPL is the wish of the people

Posted on January 23, 2021 - 11:30am by UT News Service
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Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said he would be the happiest man if the Centre decides to implement the inner line permit (ILP) system in the state. “I’ll be the happiest man if our Union Home minister Amit Shah declares … Continue reading →

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Mine tragedy in Meghalaya kills at least six

Posted on January 22, 2021 - 9:56pm by UT News Service
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At least six labourers from Assam were killed in a coal mining-related accident in East Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya even as Home minister Lahkmen Rymbui said that the law would take action against those engaging in illegal coal mining … Continue reading →

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Hynniewtrep National Youth Movement protests on 49th Statehood Day

Posted on January 22, 2021 - 10:52am by UT News Service
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Members of the Hynniewtrep National Youth Movement (HNYM) on Thursday were prevented from taking out a protest march towards the state central library during a government function to celebrate the 49th year of statehood. Armed with banners and placards, a group … Continue reading →

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