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12 Feb

Recently two days International Water Conclave 2024 concludes in Meghalaya

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Recently The International Water Conclave 2024 concluded at the Hotel Courtyard Marriot after two days of intensive deliberations. Actually the event saw the participation of various experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders who shared insights and ideas on water management. In fact in the closing plenary, S.C. Sadhu, Secretary, Fisheries, Government of Meghalaya, actually provided a brief summarization of all the sessions. Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, Government of Meghalaya, also presented the Draft Shillong Declaration during the event. Actually D.P. Wahlang, Chief Secretary, also emphasised the significance of the conclave's timing and relevance. With it…

10 Feb

On Friday Police discerned that the cadaver of an infant found in a garbage truck

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Recently after a spine-chilling incident sent shockwaves across Lumshyiap, police on Friday discerned that the cadaver of an infant found in a garbage truck was dumped by a young domestic help of one of the residents of the locality. Actually police had the help of the Dorbar Shnong of Lumshyiap in unearthing who was responsible for the act. In fact the newborn male’s body was wrapped in a plastic bag when it was recovered from a garbage truck at Shanmari in Lumshyiap locality on Thursday morning. As per sources, the Dorbar Shnong and the police suspected the house help after…

05 Feb

The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya recovered over 50,000 kgs of sugar intended for smuggling into Bangladesh

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Recently The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya thwarted attempts to smuggle sugar across the Indo-Bangladesh border and recovered over 50,000 kgs of sugar intended for smuggling into Bangladesh. As per an official release from the headquarters of Meghalaya Frontier, “In a significant operation conducted on February 2, 2024, the vigilant troops of BSF Meghalaya, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, successfully thwarted an illegal smuggling attempt of sugar along the Indo-Bangladesh border.” “The operation took place in the Maheshkhola bordering area under the South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya,” it actually said. Actually as per the release, during a joint operation…

08 Jan

For the Garo Hills region GSU has sought the appointment of a Garo SDO and SDPO

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Recently the GSU has sought the appointment of a Garo SDO and SDPO for the Garo Hills region, a statement issued by the union here on Sunday said.Actually the GSU, Western Zone North, Dadenggre lamented that not a single resident from the area has been appointed as the SDO or SDPO of the sub-division since it first received its status in 1982. In fact the union said that although it has been 41 years since it achieved the civil sub-division status only outsiders who do not speak the Garo language were posted to the area, the statement said. It added…

03 May

Scientific coal mining to begin in Meghalaya

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Centre has accepted the proposal of scientific mining of coal in the state of Meghalaya. The govt. has granted the mining leases to 4 miners. "I am happy to inform you that about a week or 10 days back, the Government of India has approved the mining leases to four miners. Hence, we have overcome the largest hurdles that we had for the process of scientific mining and legal mining to start in the state," Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, "Therefore, now once we have the public hearing and the forest clearance and mining plan approved which are…

16 May

Lenovo India and Meghshala Trust extend their partnership

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The global technology leader Lenovo and an EdTech not-for-profit organization Meghshala Trust have extended the Meghshala program to another 100 schools in Meghalaya taking the total to 200+ with the support of the Department of Education, Meghalaya, and the State Education Mission Authority & Directorate of School Education and Literacy, Shillong, Meghalaya. This program provides accessible digitized STEM content to build a STEM mindset ground up.Over 55% of Meghshala lesson usage in Meghalaya is from the secondary grades. 25% of the students assessed from Meghshala intervention classrooms in Meghalaya have scored 60% and an avg of 20% of students have…

11 Apr

Dr. Debeshi Launches Second Branch of Lueur Aesthetics

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Lueur Aesthetics, a brand founded by an award-winning clinical cosmetologist Dr. Debeshi with only three-people team in the year 2019. She was awarded as Asia's Emerging Brands' Youngest Aesthetic Physician 2019 at the GTF World Summit in Bangkok. She was also recognized as Asia's Emerging Brands' Young Woman Achiever 2019 and News18 Shreemoye, Women Achievers Award 2022. With the rising popularity and increasing demand, Dr. Debeshi in collaboration with Ragini Shadap has launched a brand new branch of Lueur Aesthetic clinic in Shillong, Meghalaya, “Lueur Aesthetics Shillong.” And with its successful launch, it is already winning the hearts of people…

15 Aug

Curfew In Shillong, Internet Snapped After Violence On Independence Day

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A total curfew has been imposed in Shillong and internet services have been shut down in the capital city of Meghalaya and several other parts of the state after stray incidence of violence marred Independence Day celebrations. The curfew will be in place till August 17, said a state government order.A police vehicle of the Mawkynroh Police Outpost was set ablaze by unidentified men in Jaiaw locality in Shillong this afternoon. Police personnel aboard the vehicle, including the officer in-charge of the outpost, escaped the spot unhurt. According to reports, the men seized the vehicle with weapons belonging to the…

21 Jul

Over one lakh people affected in Meghalaya Floods

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Over a lakh have been affected due to the floods in the plain belt of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, the area District Collector Ram Singh said. Five people have lost their lives. The area has witnessed a surge in water levels since the last one week, with most areas submerged under the flood, caused by the backflow of the Brahmaputra river. As many as 175 villages have been affected by the flood, he added. With over 1,70,000 people affected by the floods, the district administration has set up 22 relief camps. The government has promised an ex gratia payment…

21 Jun

Meghalaya: Extends night curfew, ban on inter-state movement of people till June 30.

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The Meghalaya government has extended the night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am till June 30, officials said on Sunday. The night curfew was to be in force till Monday. The state government has also extended the ban on inter-state movement of people till June 30, they said. "District deputy commissioners have been asked to issue extension of night curfew orders and directives to extend ban on inter-state movement of people," a senior government official told .The official orders, however, will not apply to security forces, medical teams on duty, wholesale and retail pharmacies and other essential services, he…