Category Archives: Meghalaya

Meghalaya Assembly panel asks state government to reconsider Covid test rates

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The Assembly’s Committee on Women Empowerment on Friday asked the state government of Meghalaya to reconsider the rates for COVID-19 tests and fast track over 57,000 pending applications for ration cards in the state. The suggestions were made during a … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 claims first cop in Meghalaya; toll at 62

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Another person, this time a 42-year-old police constable, died of Covid-19 last night taking the toll to 62. This is the first casualty in the state police force. Pulsan Dalu, who was an armed branch constable in East Garo hills, … Continue reading →

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MSLSA webinar focuses on mental health issues

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A webinar on World Mental Health Day was organised by the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) in Shillong on Friday to draw attention to mental health issues, particularly in the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic which has impacted every … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Health dept asked to look into issue of dodging treatment duty

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Reacting to a statement made by the Director of NEIGRIHMS that 97 per cent of COVID-19 patients are being referred by the private hospital to the health institute, the state government has now directed the Health department to review the … Continue reading →

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Teacher-student counselling for Meghalaya upper primary schools from October 15

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The Meghalaya government on Wednesday said there will be teacher-student counselling of  upper primary schools from October 15, even as decision to resume regular class activities will be taken after consultation with all stakeholders. “We have decided to allow reopening of upper primary … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Govt says Rs 399 core spent on Covid-19 fight

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The Meghalaya government has spent over Rs 399 crore in fighting against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during the past seven months, according to the Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister. “From March till end of September this year, the total expenditure needed … Continue reading →

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Night Curfew extended in West Jaintia Hills

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Night curfew which was already in effect has been extended throughout West Jaintia Hills district. This is as per an order issued by the District Magistrate, Garod Dykes on Monday which stated that the night curfew which is in effect … Continue reading →

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Public Accounts Committee takes note of problems faced by govt functionaries

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The Public Accounts Committee of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is seeking better coordination of all line departments in North Garo Hills district. This was communicated to the heads of all these line departments by the convener of the committee, Zenith … Continue reading →

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Lokayukta wants fresh inquiry into alleged GHADC fund misuse

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The Meghalaya Lokayukta chairman, PK Musahary, has rejected the inquiry report on the alleged GHADC embezzlement submitted by former DSP of East Garo Hills Challang Ch Momin after the findings were challenged by questioned by petitioner Nilbath Ch Marak. Mushahary … Continue reading →

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Anti-influx Organisations in Meghalya opposes government’s decision to de-sanction entry point construction

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Anti-influx groups have opposed the state government’s decision to de-sanction construction of the much-awaited entry point at Umling in Ri Bhoi district in Meghalaya. “Such a blatant act depicted the insincerity of the state government in solving the complex influx … Continue reading →

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