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Miscreants hurl Petrol bomb at Meghalaya CM’s residence

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Unidentified miscreants on Sunday night lobbed a petrol bomb at the residence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, police said. The incident took place around 10.15 pm when vehicle-borne attackers lobbed two Molotov cocktail bottles at the premises of … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government begins magisterial inquiry into coal mining accident

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The Meghalaya state government has ordered for a magisterial inquiry into the mining accident where at least five labourers are feared trapped inside an illegal coal mine in the state’s East Jaintia Hills district. “We have constituted a magisterial inquiry … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya records 627 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours

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As many as 627 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday in Meghalaya even as 12 people succumbed to the viral infection on the day. With this, the number of active Covid-19 cases in the state has crossed the 4,000-mark. … Continue reading →

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No shortage of oxygen in the state as of now: Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong

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Over 180 patients, who have tested positive for COVID-19, are dependent on oxygen in Meghalaya. “Around 200 COVID-19 patients have been admitted in the hospitals of which 180 are requiring oxygen,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya to provide free vaccination to all above 18yrs

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The Meghalaya government has decided to provide COVID vaccination free of cost to every citizen above 18 years of age. Announcing this after a review meeting held on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said that the state government has … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: Closures of several commercial establishments in Shillong

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The Deputy Commissioner (Excise), East Khasi Hills on Thursday declared the closure of all bonded warehouses/IMFL off shops/canteens and outsells in the entire Shillong agglomeration with effect from May 1 to May 10. The order was issued in view of the rapid rise … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government issues stricter COVID guidelines

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Meghalaya government on Wednesday announced containment of Shillong including Tura and Jowai for 10 days allowing only essential services to operate. The containment measures will come into effect starting from 5 am of May 1 to May 10. The decision … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya govt examining demand for enhancing salary of adhoc school teachers

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The Meghalaya government is examining the demand for enhancing the salary of adhoc school teachers in the state. “The process for enhancement of salary is under examination and the government is working on it,” Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said in … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Chief Minister on illegal mining and transportation of coal

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday informed the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly that 95 persons were arrested in connection with illegal mining and transportation of coal in the state. Replying to a query raised by West Shillong legislator Mohendro … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Mining and Geology department to submit a report on rock study

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said the Mining and Geology department would soon submit a report related to the study on the rocks and sediments of the ‘Phud Syngkai’ stream near uranium mining sites in Southeast Khasi … Continue reading →

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