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Externally aided project funding in Meghalaya increased to ₹12,500 crore in last five years: CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said funding for externally aided projects in the State has increased to ₹12,500 crore from ₹2,500 crore in the last five years, on a par with bigger States.

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Shah stresses development high in NE during Modi’s tenure

Amit Shah on Friday said the northeastern States witnessed the most significant phase of development during the past 10 years

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Meghalaya: BSF seizes over 17,000 kg of Sugar near Indo-Bangladesh border

The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya thwarted several attempts to smuggle sugar across the Indo-Bangladesh border. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | President Murmu on 3-day visit to Meghalaya, Assam from today; Modi to release first instalment of PM-JANMAN scheme for pucca homes to one lakh beneficiaries, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 15, 2024

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President Murmu on 3-day visit of Meghalaya, Assam from January 15

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Meghalaya and Assam, inaugurating events and addressing various groups during her visit.

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Meghalaya extremist group withdraws from talks

Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), a banned armed group of Meghalaya, has decided to withdraw from the peace talks with the Centre

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BSF rescues 47 cattle heads being smuggled to Bangladesh through bordering areas in Meghalaya

Thwarting yet another smuggling attempt, The Border Security Force rescued 47 cattle heads that were being smuggled to Bangladesh through the bordering areas of Meghalaya. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weather Update: Delhi shivers as minimum temperature, fog affects visibility in North and Northeast India

Several parts of north and northeast India experienced fog on Friday morning, affecting visibility and disrupting normal life. Read Further on Dynamite News

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In Pictures | Crumbling hills of Meghalaya

In pictures: Meghalaya, blessed by nature’s bounty, has been at the receiving end of greed for the resources that lie beneath its land, with uncontrolled coal mining and illegal limestone mining

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Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper

FTSCs set up in 2019 to exclusively try POCSO cases have failed to meet their targets, with each court clearing just 28 cases/yr. Arunachal Pradesh would take 30 yrs to clear its backlog, Delhi 27 yrs, Bihar 26 yrs, West Bengal 25 yrs, UP 22 yrs & Meghalaya 21 yrs.…

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Understanding rat-hole mining | Explained

Rat-hole mining, once used in Meghalaya, was used to rescue 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel. Despite a 2014 ban, illegal mining and trafficking of coal continues, leading to land degradation, deforestation, and water pollution. Human rights activists flagged the hazards of rat-hole mining two decades ago, with reports estimating…

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BSF Meghalaya thwarts cross-border smuggling attempt; seizes goods worth Rs 11 lakh in two separate operations

The troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya launched an operation and thwarted smuggling attempts near the Bangladesh border in two separate operations and seized goods worth Rs 11 lakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Illegal coal mining activities still on in Meghalaya: report

Unauthorised transportation of illegally mined coal is continuing in Meghalaya, an interim report submitted by a special panel to the High Court of Meghalaya said.

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Meghalaya eyeing heritage tourism, plan to have small museum at old Assembly building: CM Conrad Sangma

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has stressed on leveraging the tourism potential of heritage sites in Shillong and other parts of Meghalaya while asserting that there is a plan to open a small museum in a portion of the historic old Assembly building in the capital city Shillong.

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Meghalaya: India-US Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar commences in Umroi

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, on Tuesday, informed the Ministry of Defence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IND vs AUS | Over 6,000 security personnel to guard World Cup final: Ahmedabad police

Ahmedabad police deploy 6,000 personnel for World Cup final. PM Modi, Australian Deputy PM, dignitaries from India, US, Singapore, and Meghalaya to attend. Security includes RAF, home guards, CBRN teams, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, Chetak Commandos. Surya Kiran aerobatics team to perform air show. India unbeaten in tournament, match…

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Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma is developing a tourism model that does not pit economy vs ecology. The State plans to scale up tourism, protect biodiversity, and create jobs. It will incentivise homestays, villas, and cultural activities. It is also investing in infrastructure, subsidising tourist vehicles, and creating incubation centres to…

The Times of India

Lajong draw match and crowd as I-League returns to Shillong

KOLKATA: On a busy Thursday afternoon, a capacity crowd of 5581 — according to official figures — celebrated the return of the I-League in the Meghalaya capital, albeit after a gap of four years. They filled up the stands at Shillong Sports Association Stadium, the temporary home of Shillong Lajong,…

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Shillong Lajong held by NEROCA in season's first home game

Shillong Lajong FC earned a point in I-League's return to Meghalaya after 4 yrs, drawing 1-1 with NEROCA FC. Lajong took lead through Renan Paulino in 34th min. NEROCA equalised in 79th min. Both teams climbed in table, Lajong 9th with 2 pts, NEROCA 11th. Next, Lajong host Sreenidi Deccan,…

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SC Collegium proposes new Chief Justices for three High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the government the appointment of three new Chief Justices to the High Courts of Uttarakhand, Orissa, and Meghalaya.

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The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival brings R&B singer Ne-Yo, English DJ Jonas Blue and DJ Kenny Musik to India for the first time

Organised in collaboration with the tourism department of Meghalaya, The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival now steps into its third year, bringing a melange of six international and 50 national and local musicians to the city. To be held at the RBDSA Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, the festival’s venue is nearly…

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Santosh Trophy | Services completes an all-win record, qualifies for the final round

with a win, Services top Group E in 77th Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. Mizoram, Kerala, Railways, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Arunachal, and 3 best runners-up advance to final stage in Itanagar. Services beat Uttarakhand 4-1, Mizoram beat Pondicherry 6-0, Sikkim beat Daman and Diu 2-1.

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Santosh Trophy | Delhi books a final round berth with win over Odisha

Delhi topped Group B in Senior Nat'l Football Championship, securing 13 points from 4 wins & 1 draw. Punjab & Odisha followed with 9 points each. Bengal crashed out, finishing 4th with 8 points. Karnataka, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh will join 6 toppers & 3 best 2nd-place finishers in final…

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Mumbai record second win

MUMBAI: Continuing their fine start in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, Mumbai whipped Meghalaya by nine wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday morning to score their second win on the trot in Group A.

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Meghalaya CM Sangma to attend TIPRA rally to press for Greater Tipraland demand

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma will grace the Mega Rally of the Tipraha Indigenous Peoples Regional Alliance (TIPRA) to be held on October 14

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