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JHADC moves Prez, seeks amendment to mining laws  

Council members unanimously pass resolution seeking earlier mining practice   Shillong, June 24: The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) has made an appeal to the President of India to amend...

KSU opposes food court at Umling facilitation centre

Shillong, June 24: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has strongly opposed a reported government move to turn the...

State’s AI-powered breast cancer screening wins SKOCH Award

1,683 women have been screened so far under the pilot project, with several high-risk cases identified and referred...

Govt to move Centre with small miners’ demands  

Proposal for granting state-level licence to small miners   Shillong, June 23: The state government will take up with the...

CM releases book on Khasi Hills’ architectural heritage

Shillong, June 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday formally released a book “Heritage of the Khasi...
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If Centre winds up SSA, Govt to face Rs 500-cr shortfall

Shillong, Dec 18: Discontinuation of the Samagra Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) would put an additional burden of Rs 500 crore on the state exchequer, and...

Consumer rights awareness programme held at Mawklot

Shillong, Dec 17: An event on the importance of empowering consumers with knowledge and information to make informed choices and protect their rights, organised...

HSPDP urges govt to upgrade WKH library

Shillong, Dec 17: The Hill State People Democratic Party (HSPDP) Youth Wing, West Khasi Hills District, has submitted a memorandum to the Minister in-charge...

Study reveals threat to East Jaintia Hills’ sole protected forest

Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary faces challenges from limestone mining, cement factories, blasting, and pollution in surrounding areas, says researchers Guwahati,  Dec 17: Tucked away in the...

Consumer rights awareness programme held at Mawklot

Shillong, Dec 17: An event on the importance of empowering consumers with knowledge and information to make informed choices and protect their rights, organised...

NEHUNSA disputes former Pro VC’s claims

Shillong, Dec 17: The North Eastern Hill University Non-Teaching Staff Association (NEHUNSA) has disputed claims of achievements made by Prof S Umdor, who resigned...

CM launches CCTV network, beautification drive in city

Shillong, Nov 17: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday launched a network of CCTVs and a beautification project for Mawlai Mawroh locality in...

India Inc to see 9 pc salary growth in 2026, with focus on short-term incentives: Report

New Delhi, Dec 17 : Average employee salaries in India are set to increase by 9 per cent in 2026, with a renewed focus...

Stock markets fall for 3rd day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 pts

Mumbai, Dec 17 : Stock markets declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark Sensex closing lower by 120 points at a...

India likely to record about 7 per cent growth in FY26: Gita Gopinath

New Delhi, Dec 17 : The Indian economy is expected to record around 7 per cent growth in the current fiscal, slightly higher than...

SIT begins probe into vandalism at Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake stadium

Kolkata, Dec 17 : A Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the West Bengal government on Wednesday began its investigation into the vandalism at...

E-cigarettes banned under law; no NCB cases of drug-laced vapes: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 17 : Asserting that electronic cigarettes remain completely banned under Indian law, the government on Wednesday informed Parliament that no case...
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