NE Highway Star Contestants Seek Public Support

Shillong, May 14: While the battle for the coveted title ‘NE Highway Star’ is on, contestants from Meghalaya Saturday started their campaign to get as much votes as possible from their supporters, well wishers and public at large. In a joint press…


Shillong, May 14: While the battle for the coveted title ‘NE Highway Star’ is on, contestants from Meghalaya Saturday started their campaign to get as much votes as possible from their supporters, well wishers and public at large. In a joint press conference held here at the Shillong Press Club, it was told that 60 […]

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The Mystery Surrounding The Last Days Netaji Subash Chandra Bose

SHILLONG, May 13: “The mystery surrounding the last days of the great Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subash Chandra Bose still persists“, admitted Prof. Purabi Roy during her lecture on Thursday at St. Edmunds College, Shillong. This is a second se…


SHILLONG, May 13: “The mystery surrounding the last days of the great Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subash Chandra Bose still persists“, admitted Prof. Purabi Roy during her lecture on Thursday at St. Edmunds College, Shillong. This is a second series of lecture on the great and worthy son of India, the first being held in […]

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Khasi Film 19/87: A New Milestone In Khasi Cinema

SHILLONG, May 07: The film 19/87 is a new milestone in the Khasi Cinema which is a short fiction film set during the troubled year of 1987 and has successively won the award for the Best film, Best cinematography and Best screenplay in the competition…


SHILLONG, May 07: The film 19/87 is a new milestone in the Khasi Cinema which is a short fiction film set during the troubled year of 1987 and has successively won the award for the Best film, Best cinematography and Best screenplay in the competition section at the 1st Guwahati International Short Film Festival, 2011. […]

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Meghalaya Tourism: Ten Point Action Plan For Responsible Tourism

Shillong, April 29: Advocating a sea change in the tourism policy of Meghalaya, Impulse NGO Network in collaboration with the state Department of Tourism, on Friday held a state consultation meet titled ‘Talk for Change and Making Tourism Sustainabl…


Shillong, April 29: Advocating a sea change in the tourism policy of Meghalaya, Impulse NGO Network in collaboration with the state Department of Tourism, on Friday held a state consultation meet titled ‘Talk for Change and Making Tourism Sustainable and Just’ on responsible tourism in Meghalaya. The consultation programme sought to develop a regional, responsible […]

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Tibetans Organize Signature Campaign For 11th Panchen Lama

Shillong, April 22: The Regional Tibetan Women’s Association, Shillong in hand with the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Shillong on Thursday organized a signature campaign demanding the information on whereabouts of 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choeky…


Shillong, April 22: The Regional Tibetan Women’s Association, Shillong in hand with the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Shillong on Thursday organized a signature campaign demanding the information on whereabouts of 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, from the Chinese government. Tibetans allege that the 11th Panchen Lama incarcerated by the Chinese security forces on May […]

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Subhash Chandra Boss Study Centre At St. Edmunds College, Shillong

SHILLONG, April 22: The State is blessed with its first Subhash Chandra Boss Study Centre which was inaugurated at St. Edmunds College, Shillong here on Wednesday to learn more about the immortal legend also known as Nataji who articulated his vision …


SHILLONG, April 22: The State is blessed with its first Subhash Chandra Boss Study Centre which was inaugurated at St. Edmunds College, Shillong here on Wednesday to learn more about the immortal legend also known as Nataji who articulated his vision for Free India. The function was attended by Asst. Professor of Assam University, Dispur […]

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Workshop On Handloom And Handicraft In North East

SHILLONG, April 19: A seminar was held on Tuesday at the inaugural programme on the promotional activities of handloom and handicraft to provide advocacy and knowledge sharing of artisans, weavers, and other associated person/agencies. The chief guest…


SHILLONG, April 19: A seminar was held on Tuesday at the inaugural programme on the promotional activities of handloom and handicraft to provide advocacy and knowledge sharing of artisans, weavers, and other associated person/agencies. The chief guest for the occasion was Adviser (Banking, industries and Tourism) North Eastern Council (NEC) M. S. Bhuyan, while Special […]

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Khasi Students’ Unioin (KSU) Demands Transfer Of SP

Nongstoin, April 19: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) West Khasi Hills District Tuesday demanded the State government to transfer the Superintendent of Police (SP) West Khasi Hills. The Spokesperson of the Union said that the decision was taken in th…


Nongstoin, April 19: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) West Khasi Hills District Tuesday demanded the State government to transfer the Superintendent of Police (SP) West Khasi Hills. The Spokesperson of the Union said that the decision was taken in the Executive meeting held in the Office Chamber of the Union on Monday. He also stated […]

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Dr Mukul Sangma led MUA Coalition Government Completes One Year

Shillong, April 19: The Dr Mukul Sangma led MUA coalition government will be completing its one year in office on Wednesday. Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma was sworn to office on April 20 last year. Talking to reporters, Dr Sangma stated that his expe…


Shillong, April 19: The Dr Mukul Sangma led MUA coalition government will be completing its one year in office on Wednesday. Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma was sworn to office on April 20 last year. Talking to reporters, Dr Sangma stated that his experience for the past one year as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya […]

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Citizens Allege TB Hospital Of Playing With People’s Life

Shillong, April 18: Citizens have expressed concern over the lackluster attitude of Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital, Barapathar, at towards patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Relatives of TB patients have alleged that TB Hospital authorities do not…


Shillong, April 18: Citizens have expressed concern over the lackluster attitude of Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital, Barapathar, at towards patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Relatives of TB patients have alleged that TB Hospital authorities do not conduct necessary tests on patients and also do not provide different types of medicines to patients. In one such case, […]

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Rickshaw Run: From Cochin In Kerela to Shillong In Meghalaya

Shillong, April 17: 71 teams of amateur adventurists from more than 20 countries will be driving tiny three-wheeled auto-rickshaws roughly 4000 kilometers from Cochin, Kerela to Shillong, Meghalaya in the international event called the ‘Rickshaw Run…


Shillong, April 17: 71 teams of amateur adventurists from more than 20 countries will be driving tiny three-wheeled auto-rickshaws roughly 4000 kilometers from Cochin, Kerela to Shillong, Meghalaya in the international event called the ‘Rickshaw Run’. The teams start on April 17 from Cochin and finish at Hotel Pinewood, Shillong on April 30. Organized by […]

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MGNREGS: Militancy-hit Block In Meghalaya Sets Example

Shillong, April 17: Despite being dubious for militancy related incidents, a block in Meghalaya has set an example by achieving almost 100 person days under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. The Samanda Community and Rural Dev…


Shillong, April 17: Despite being dubious for militancy related incidents, a block in Meghalaya has set an example by achieving almost 100 person days under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. The Samanda Community and Rural Development Block in East Garo Hills district has achieved the unique distinction of 99.97 person days per household […]

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Tibetan Medical and Astrology Institute Appreciated

SHILLONG, April 16: Meghalaya Speaker, Charles Pyngrope appreciated the combination of Science, Philosophy and Art to provide qualitative and necessities to the health system by the Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical and Astrology Institute). He said thi…


SHILLONG, April 16: Meghalaya Speaker, Charles Pyngrope appreciated the combination of Science, Philosophy and Art to provide qualitative and necessities to the health system by the Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical and Astrology Institute). He said this while inaugurating the photo exhibition to depicts the development stages of the Institute here on Saturday. A team of Tibetan […]

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Meghalaya CM Hints At Major Cabinet Resuffle

Shillong, April 15  : Amid speculations regarding the change of leadership in sate congress camp or a major cabinet reshuffle, Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma remained tight lipped over both the issues. Talking to reporters here on Friday, Dr Sangma …


Shillong, April 15  : Amid speculations regarding the change of leadership in sate congress camp or a major cabinet reshuffle, Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma remained tight lipped over both the issues. Talking to reporters here on Friday, Dr Sangma said that anything discussed with the AICC leaders was an internal party matter which could […]

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Around 4 Crore Collected From NH-62 As Fine

Shillong, April 10: Law enforcers have collected over Rs four crore as penalties and fines from trucks violating norms while plying on NH-62, a lifeline that passes through the coal belt of Meghalaya. “Penalties and fine under Section 194 of Central…


Shillong, April 10: Law enforcers have collected over Rs four crore as penalties and fines from trucks violating norms while plying on NH-62, a lifeline that passes through the coal belt of Meghalaya. “Penalties and fine under Section 194 of Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 collected by magistrates from January 1, 2010 till date comes […]

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Participants From Sikkim In North East Youth Festival Assualted

Shillong, April 10: Participants of the 2nd North East Youth Festival from Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal, Nagaland, Tripura, and other States including Meghalaya have condemned the assault of participants from Sikkim. Participants from Si…


Shillong, April 10: Participants of the 2nd North East Youth Festival from Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal, Nagaland, Tripura, and other States including Meghalaya have condemned the assault of participants from Sikkim. Participants from Sikkim were assaulted by unknown youth on Saturday evening around 8 pm. Also, they condemn the Meghalaya police for assaulting John […]

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The Tura Times And Salantini Kurang Launched In Garo Hills

TURA, April 08 (MT): Two new daily newspapers, one in English and another in Garo language, were launched by the Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma at an impressive function to mark the occasion at the District Auditorium, Tura on Friday. The …

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The Tura Times

 

Salantini Kurang

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TURA, April 08 (MT): Two new daily newspapers, one in English and another in Garo language, were launched by the Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma at an impressive function to mark the occasion at the District Auditorium, Tura on Friday. The new English daily, ‘The Tura Times’ and its sister publication in Garo, ‘Salantini […]

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Indefinite Road Blockade On NH-62

Shillong, April 07: From Friday, the All Garo Hills coal Truck Operators Association (AGHCTOA) and Dobu Nongalbibra Coal Truck Operators Association (DNCTOA) will be imposing road blockade of NH-62 for indefinite period of time, especially for coal la…


Shillong, April 07: From Friday, the All Garo Hills coal Truck Operators Association (AGHCTOA) and Dobu Nongalbibra Coal Truck Operators Association (DNCTOA) will be imposing road blockade of NH-62 for indefinite period of time, especially for coal laden trucks due to the grievances of the truck operators association. Their grievances include, firstly, the enforcement inspector […]

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Hoax Bomb Panics Meghalaya Secretariat

Shillong, April 06 : The Meghalaya Secretariat Building (Main Building) was caught in a panic and search operation by bomb disposal squad jammed its entire proceedings on Wednesday due to a hoax bomb scare. An anonymous letter, which was recovered in …


Shillong, April 06 : The Meghalaya Secretariat Building (Main Building) was caught in a panic and search operation by bomb disposal squad jammed its entire proceedings on Wednesday due to a hoax bomb scare. An anonymous letter, which was recovered in Meghalaya Secretariat, had threatened to bomb the building. Taking no chances on the bomb […]

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