SHILLONG April 8: After much controversy and hiccups, the new proposed Assembly building at Tara Ghar is finally awaiting sanction of the funds from the Central Government for its construction. Talking to media persons during an informal discussion he…
SHILLONG April 8: After much controversy and hiccups, the new proposed Assembly building at Tara Ghar is finally awaiting sanction of the funds from the Central Government for its construction. Talking to media persons during an informal discussion here on Thursday, Speaker Charles Pyngrope said, “We are awaiting for the funds to be sanctioned for […]
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From about a million, as per 1971 census, to nearly three million in 2011, the population of Meghalaya has shown a triple fold increase in four decades. Interestingly, percentage decadal growth rate of population has declined by nearly three point’s…
From about a million, as per 1971 census, to nearly three million in 2011, the population of Meghalaya has shown a triple fold increase in four decades. Interestingly, percentage decadal growth rate of population has declined by nearly three point’s percentage, from 30.65 in 1991-2001 to 27.82 in 2001-2011. This compares similarly with that of […]
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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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NEW DELHI,April 6: Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Agatha Sangma, would review the progress in implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in case of development of minorities and horticulture in the three Garo Hills districts in the …
NEW DELHI,April 6: Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Agatha Sangma, would review the progress in implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in case of development of minorities and horticulture in the three Garo Hills districts in the State. Agatha will have a meeting with the farmers in Garo Hill region for three days starting […]
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NEW DELHI,April 6: Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Agatha Sangma, would review the progress in implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in case of development of minorities and horticulture in the three Garo Hills districts in the …
NEW DELHI,April 6: Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Agatha Sangma, would review the progress in implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in case of development of minorities and horticulture in the three Garo Hills districts in the State. Agatha will have a meeting with the farmers in Garo Hill region for three days starting […]
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SHILLONG, April 6: After the border survey exercise was kept in abeyance for nearly four months, the joint survey of the Indo-Bangladesh border along the Sylhet-Meghalaya sector in areas under adverse possession, which resumed on Tuesday, has once aga…
SHILLONG, April 6: After the border survey exercise was kept in abeyance for nearly four months, the joint survey of the Indo-Bangladesh border along the Sylhet-Meghalaya sector in areas under adverse possession, which resumed on Tuesday, has once again been put on hold. According to a senior government official, the joint survey was again postponed […]
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SHILLONG, April 6: After the border survey exercise was kept in abeyance for nearly four months, the joint survey of the Indo-Bangladesh border along the Sylhet-Meghalaya sector in areas under adverse possession, which resumed on Tuesday, has once aga…
SHILLONG, April 6: After the border survey exercise was kept in abeyance for nearly four months, the joint survey of the Indo-Bangladesh border along the Sylhet-Meghalaya sector in areas under adverse possession, which resumed on Tuesday, has once again been put on hold. According to a senior government official, the joint survey was again postponed […]
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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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Shillong, April 5 (Shillong Times):The Block Development Officer (BDO) of Mawryngkneng, Langstar Kharkongor, was caught red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 45,000 as a “share” of MNREGS funds on Tuesday. A police team led by Additional S…
Shillong, April 5 (Shillong Times):The Block Development Officer (BDO) of Mawryngkneng, Langstar Kharkongor, was caught red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 45,000 as a “share” of MNREGS funds on Tuesday. A police team led by Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime), Vivek Syiem, laid a trap against the BDO on the basis of a complaint […]
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SHILLONG April 5 (Shillong Times): A fresh proposal has been made for construction of a flyover to connect the Umiam-Jorabat four-lane road with the Shillong bypass. According to the NHAI officials, the proposed flyover would be constructed by the sam…
SHILLONG April 5 (Shillong Times): A fresh proposal has been made for construction of a flyover to connect the Umiam-Jorabat four-lane road with the Shillong bypass. According to the NHAI officials, the proposed flyover would be constructed by the same company M/s IL&FS Transportation Ltd, Mumbai and Ramky Infrastructures (JV), Hyderabad which is involved in […]
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JOWAI, April 05 (MT): Women Organization of Border Areas, Khliehriat Subdivision, in a written communication to the Deputy Commissioner, Jowai through Additional Deputy Commissioner, Khliehriat, protested the encroachment of Border Security Force (BSF…
JOWAI, April 05 (MT): Women Organization of Border Areas, Khliehriat Subdivision, in a written communication to the Deputy Commissioner, Jowai through Additional Deputy Commissioner, Khliehriat, protested the encroachment of Border Security Force (BSF) at Lad Shymplong Sonapur, near National Highway 44. The letter signed by the President, L Bamon, Vice President B Biam and Secretary, […]
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Along with the rest of the country, small savings in Meghalaya have witnessed a considerable growth in the state during the financial year 2010-11. Total collection of small savings in the State during the period has been figured out as Rs 282 crore…
Along with the rest of the country, small savings in Meghalaya have witnessed a considerable growth in the state during the financial year 2010-11. Total collection of small savings in the State during the period has been figured out as Rs 282 crore while the national figure is Rs 266000 crore. “The State’s figure of […]
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Shillong, March 04 (MT): The Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the city seem to have gone dry ever since the end of the previous financial year, 2010-11, on March 31. Since April 01, citizens have been finding it extremely annoying to go to ATMs and…
Shillong, March 04 (MT): The Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the city seem to have gone dry ever since the end of the previous financial year, 2010-11, on March 31. Since April 01, citizens have been finding it extremely annoying to go to ATMs and came back empty handed due to lack of cash in […]
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SHILLONG, April 03: The growth of population also means that the demand of deliverance, especially from the authorities, has forced the state government to simplify the working condition. For the start, Baghmara have been selected as the model town, w…
SHILLONG, April 03: The growth of population also means that the demand of deliverance, especially from the authorities, has forced the state government to simplify the working condition. For the start, Baghmara have been selected as the model town, where the government office will be housed under one roof, and not spread acrossed the town. […]
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SHILLONG, April 02(MT): The annual conference of the Meghalaya Civil Service Officers Association (MCSOA) on the theme “changing treads in administration” was held on Saturday at Shillong club. Meghalaya Chief Secretary WMS Pariat graced the occas…
SHILLONG, April 02(MT): The annual conference of the Meghalaya Civil Service Officers Association (MCSOA) on the theme “changing treads in administration” was held on Saturday at Shillong club. Meghalaya Chief Secretary WMS Pariat graced the occasion as the chief guest. Speaking at the occasion, Pariat said, “MCS officers have a very important role to […]
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SHILLONG, March 31 (MT): Dossiers Urge, with its sensational performance at the grand finale of Meghalaya icon-II, was crowned the Meghalaya Icon – II here on Thursday at Laban sports club. There were eight rock bands from different parts of Meghalaya performing at the grand finale with its own ability and distinct characteristic to […]
SHILLONG, March 31 (MT): Dossiers Urge, with its sensational performance at the grand finale of Meghalaya icon-II, was crowned the Meghalaya Icon – II here on Thursday at Laban sports club.
There were eight rock bands from different parts of Meghalaya performing at the grand finale with its own ability and distinct characteristic to prove their potential to be Meghalaya icon-II, however it was Dossier urge that stood in the ways and out classed other rock bands taking the crown as deserving contestant at the platform of icon-II. They received a cheque of one lakh purees and a contract with Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) to spread awareness toward AIDS allover the state. The second and third position was secured by Eleventh hours and Dwar, who received Rs 20,000 & Rs 30,000 respectively.
A total of 30 bans participated in the auditions, out of which only eight where selected to perform at the grand finale. It was not an easy journey for the bands as they had been in the process of counseling and an interactive session with AIDS affected patients and finally selected for top eight to perform.
All the eight bands performed a maestro out of them, giving every bit of a chance to the crowed to dance at their feet and living upto their expectation. The programme lasted for more than four hours until the winner was declared.
Meanwhile, the state minister for Health and family welfare, Rowell Lyngdoh was the chief guest to give his support towards AIDS awareness programme and later handed over the prizes to the winners. Beside the top three, there were prizes given to Inti of Dwar for best guitarist, Gideon of Dossiers urge for best drum, base and Rs 10,000 to Dead note, vocal to Gregory of Empire Tribe, keyboard to Slave of Honour, AD song and Rs 10,000 to Dossiers urge, and special prize given to Anderson band.
All the contestants shared their views toward AIDS when asked by the judges’ if they become the Icon-II. “We have to be ourselves first before helping them and only than good will come out of it. It’s the music which would spread message to our society to join hand together towards AIDS” said few of the rock bands.
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