Meghalaya
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. […]
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India International Cherry Blossom Festival begins in Shillong
The India International Cherry Blossom Festival began in Shillong today. The festival which is organised every year is dedicated to peace, prosperity and tranquility. Apart from the scenic sight of glowing cherry blossom, visitors to the fest can enjoy fashion shows, rock concerts, beauty pageants and can also participate in amateur golf tournament. While, the […]
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2 suspects arrested in connection with brutal assault on RTI activist Agnes Kharshiing
The East Jaintia Hills police have arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal attack on RTI and rights activist Agnes Kharshiing. Following early morning raids, East Jaintia Hills police arrested Elphon Dkhar and Meklison Siangshiai from Kong-ong area in the district. Police also filed a suo moto case into the brutal incident. Meanwhile, the […]
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RTI activist Agnes Kharshiing’s condition stable now
The condition of top RTI activist and president of Civil Society Women’s Organisation, Agnes Kharshiing who is undergoing treatment at NEIGRIHMS is said to be stable now, she was rushed in a critical condition following a brutal assault yesterday. According to sources, doctors are still closely monitoring her condition which is said to have improved […]
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Social activist Agnes Kharshiing brutally attacked by unidentified assailants in Meghalaya
One of Meghalaya’s most vocal social and RTI activist Agnes Kharshiing was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants in the state’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday. The attack on Civil Society Women’s Organization president Kharshiing comes barely a day after she exposed rampant transportation of coal in the state despite a National Green Tribunal ban […]
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Meghalaya Health Minister allays fears raised over swine flu outbreak in state
Meghalaya Health Minister, AL Hek on Wednesday allayed fears over the outbreak of swine flu in the state while asserting that the entire state has been put on alert and that the government was not taking any chance. Pointing out that the two individual who were detected of swine flu had come from outside the […]
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NPP the ‘dark horse’ in Mizoram elections
Having expanded its footprints in various northeastern states, the NPP is now eyeing Mizoram with the party’s top leader and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma saying he cannot rule out the possibility of the NPP emerging kingmaker after the November 28 Mizoram elections. Talking exclusively to Northeast Live Editor in Chief Wasbir Hussain in Shillong, […]
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Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council passes Lineage Bill today
The Khasi Lineage Bill has been passed by the KHADC on Friday. The bill features a special case of patriliny and lays down conditions to complied with to be a Khasi. In the amended Bill, the customary practice of Ring Bia or Shaw Bhoi has been defined as the customary practices prevailing among some native, […]
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Meghalaya: High Level Committee on relocation of Sweepers Colony
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the High Level Committee on relocation of Sweepers colony, Prestone Tynsong said that the state government shares the same concerns as the pressure groups on the sweeper colony issue and intents to complete its recommendation at the earliest. Talking to newspersons, the Deputy Chief Minister disclosed that the […]
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Senior HNLC leader Chesterfield Thangkhiew surrenders in Meghalaya
Self-styled General Secretary of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council, Cherishsterfield Thangkhiew has surrendered before Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong. Apart from the Deputy CM, Director General of Police RP Agarwal, and other police officers were present at the time of surrender at Police Headquarters. Thangkhiew joined the insurgent group Hynniewtrep A’chick Liberation Council also known […]
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