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JAC stages sit-in protest, won’t allow ropeway 

Paul Lyngdoh slammed for ‘threatening the public’   Shillong, Nov 6: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Shillong Ropeway Project has slammed Tourism Minister Paul Lyngoh for the justifications given for the...

Call to revive proposal for Mawsynram-Sohra ropeway

Shillong, Nov 6: KHADC opposition leader and UDP general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne on Friday urged the government to...

Govt stand on ropeway unchanged: Tynsong

Shillong, Nov 6: The state government has reiterated its stand on the Shillong Ropeway issue, asserting that there...

Ropeway Row: Admin urges elderly protesters to call it a day

Shillong, Nov 6: Elderly women staging protest against the Shillong Ropeway project were requested by the East Khasi...

Govt seeks compensation for land beyond fencing  

Centre’s response awaited on request for land compensation for 45-km border fencing   Shillong, Nov 6: In order to resolve...
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Shillong needs water security, not ropeway: JAC

Anti-ropeway body to hold protest rally on Oct 17   Shillong, Oct 15: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against Shillong Ropeway Project has remained adamant on...

Illegal saw mills raided in East, North Garo Hills  

Forest Dept warns of zero tolerance for timber smuggling   Tura, Oct 15: The drive against illegal saw mills has intensified with multiple raids conducted by...

CM opens Rs 31 Crore Mother and Child Hospital in Nongstoin

Nongstoin, Oct 15: Pregnant women and sick newborns in West Khasi Hills will no longer have to make the long journey to Shillong for...

CM opens new Synod College building in Nongstoin, says education Is key to progress

Nongstoin, Oct 15: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today inaugurated the new building of Synod College, Nongstoin, in the presence of Minister Methodius Dkhar...

Rilbong marks 100 Years with year-long Centenary Celebrations

Shillong, Oct 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today inaugurated the centenary celebrations of Rilbong, along with the Rilbong Durga Puja and the Rilbong...

Khasi lineage tribunal remains a non-starter  

113 clans register with KHADC ** Council cites ‘high cost’ of setting up tribunal   KHADC yet to form Lineage Tribunal citing cost, says 113 Clans...

Magisterial probe ordered into ‘extortion’ at check post

Shillong, Oct 15: A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the alleged extortion by police personnel at a check post as exposed in a...

2 parking areas designated for Assam tourist vehicles

Shillong, Oct 15: In a significant measure to deal with parking problem in Shillong, the state government has designated two parking lots – MUDA...

KHADC rejects Zero Hour Notice on Land Bill over lack of ‘official communication’

Shillong, Oct 15: A heated exchange erupted in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Wednesday after Chairman Strong Pillar Kharjana rejected a...

Admin assures action on Puja pandals on PWD roads 

No more permission for pandals blocking public road in future   Shillong, Oct 15: East Khasi Hills district administration has expressed its commitment to ensure that...

ST scholarship released in full to over 88,000 students

Shillong, Oct 15: Chief MinisterChief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday announced the release of second and final installment of the Umbrella Post-Matric Scholarship...

KHADC to extend biometric attendance to other branch offices

Shillong, Oct 15: Four biometric machines have been installed in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council at a total cost of Rs 4.59 lakh...
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