Category Archives: Shillong

Shillong: FKJGP rally against unemployment turns violent

Posted on October 28, 2022 - 8:45pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Several people including media persons got hurt today after a “peaceful” rally in Shillong against the government’s failure to address the unemployment crisis in Meghalaya turned violent. Organized by the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), hundreds … Continue reading →

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Conrad Sangma releases Guwahati Archbishop Emeritus’ book titled “Values must come alive”

Posted on October 25, 2022 - 2:33pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Meghalaya  Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma released a book called ‘Values Must Come Alive’ today authored by Archbishop Emeritus of Guwahati, Thomas Menamparampil, SDB, at a function that was held at Bianchi Hall, Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Shillong. Also … Continue reading →

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NEHU and KSU seek CM Conrad’s intervention in marks weightage misinterpretation

Posted on October 19, 2022 - 9:31pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The NEHU Students’ Union and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) today sought the intervention of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma into the alleged attempt to “misinterpret” the NEHU Ordinance by contending that a weightage of 10 marks will … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya govt announces to scrap Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act

Posted on October 13, 2022 - 10:01pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The National People’s Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government has announced its decision to completely scrap the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act (MRGA), 2021 following stiff opposition against the move to set up casinos in the state. Informing … Continue reading →

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Foundation laid for PA Sangma International College

Posted on October 3, 2022 - 9:17pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today laid the foundation stone for P A Sangma International College and Hospital at the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya. The occasion was also attended by Education Minister Lakhmen Rymbui, Chancellor, USTM, … Continue reading →

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Three highway robbers arrested in Meghalaya

Posted on September 27, 2022 - 9:33pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Three highway robbers were arrested after they robbed a truck driver in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. The incident took place on Monday night when the three robbers had waylaid a passing truck and robbed the driver of … Continue reading →

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HANM urges HNLC to include ILP, language recognition in peace talks

Posted on September 25, 2022 - 9:15pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) has requested the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to include the demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP),  inclusion of Khasi language and boundary issue in its agenda for the peace talks with … 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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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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