Meghalaya: NEIGRIHMS doctor arrested on molestation charges; groups, orgs up ante

The alleged molestation of two female patients by a resident doctor at the NEIGRIHMS in Meghalaya has evoked sharp reactions across the state. Civil society groups along with various other groups and organizations have demanded speedy enquiry into the matter and stern action against the accused if found guilty. Civil Society Women Organisation, president, Agnes […]

Agnes Kharshiing attack: Meghalaya cabinet to decide on handing over case to CBI

The Meghalaya Government has maintained that an independent judicial probe into the brutal attack on social activist and CSWO President Agnes Kharshiing and her colleague Amita Sangma is what the government intends to initiate. However, the Government is yet to take a decision on handing over the case to CBI as demanded by the family […]

East Jaintia Hills SP, DC summoned by Assembly panel over brutal attack on Agnes Kharshiing

With the Meghalaya police yet to make any further breakthrough in the brutal attack on vocal social activist Agnes Kharshiing and her colleague Amita Sangma in East Jaintia Hills, the Assembly Committee on Women empowerment has decided to summon the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of East Jaintia Hills in connection with the attack. […]