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After a lull, rain returns to state - Meghalaya Monitor

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After a lull, rain returns to state - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong, July 2: After a lull, rain returned to many parts of the state. Earlier in the wee hours on July 2, the IMD, Shillong predicted light to moderate rainfall with possibility of isolated heavy rain at most places over East Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, and parts of South Garo Hills, Ribhoi, West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills, in next 6 hours. Issued by : IMD Shillong Issued on : 02…Read Article

Assam-Meghalaya Border Row: Fresh Tensions Erupt over Plantation Drive in Lapangap

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Assam-Meghalaya Border Row: Fresh Tensions Erupt over Plantation Drive in Lapangap

Guwahati: Fresh tensions erupted at a village on the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday after a mob uprooted saplings and dismantled wooden structures erected by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) of Assam for a plantation drive. According to sources, the incident occurred in Lapangap village, a site in disputed Assam-Meghalaya border claimed by residents […] The post Assam-Meghalaya border row: Fresh tensions erupt over plant…See the Story

Ampareen warns of disciplinary action against culprits - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong, June 17: Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh said on Tuesday that disciplinary action would be taken against those responsible for the death of a pregnant woman in a hospital in Jowai. Pynche Bareh and her unborn child died at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Jowai on June 4. She was from Jalaphet village in West Jaintia Hills. The West Jaintia Hills district administration constituted an inquiry committee to find out the reason …Jowai · Jowai Read Article

JSU raises faculty shortage, infrastructure issues at Kiang Nangbah Govt College

Shillong, June 7: The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU), Jowai Circle has sought the intervention of the District School Education Officer (DSEO) into challenges faced by the Kiang Nangbah Government College (Higher Secondary) in Jowai. In its memorandum, the JSU has pointed out severe infrastructure deficiencies due ro limited classrooms, outdated computer labs, lack of smart learning facilities, and an under-equipped library that restricts access …Jowai · Jowai Read Article

‘Assam-Meghalaya area of difference’: Dhar review inclusion of Baikam village

Jowai, June 6: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Regional Committee on Interstate Border for East Jaintia Hills, Sniawbhalang Dhar, today chaired a review meeting on the Assam-Meghalaya area of difference MoU with specific reference to the inclusion of Baikam village under Meghalaya. The meeting was held at Ratacherra village. Present at the meeting were the Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District, Shivansh Awasthi; …Jowai · Jowai Read Article

JSU urge Govt to setup CUET centre in Jowai

Shillong, June 6: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) Shillong Circle on Friday met the Commissioner & Secretary in-charge Vijay Kumar Mantri requesting him to take up with the government & National Testing Agency for the setting up a Common University Entrance Test (CUET) examination centre in Jowai Town, West Jaintia Hills District. Adviser of the Union A Suchiang said at present, many students from Jaintia Hills are compelled to travel long dist…West Jaintia Hills · West Jaintia Hills Read Article

Meghalaya Rights Panel Seeks Report After Woman, Unborn Child Dies in Hospital 'Due to Negligence'

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A pregnant woman and her unborn child died allegedly due to negligence by doctors at a government hospital in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district, prompting the state's Human Rights Commission to seek a report, officials said on Friday. India News | Meghalaya Rights Panel Seeks Report After Woman, Unborn Child Dies in Hospital 'due to Negligence'.Jowai · Jowai See the Story

Meghalaya Rains: Two Dead; CM Sangma Orders High Alert

Shillong: Incessant rainfall in Meghalaya has claimed two lives and left three others injured in East Khasi Hills district. The fatalities were reported due to a landslide and a drowning incident, according to state authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the ongoing adverse weather conditions across the […] The post Meghalaya Rains: Two dead; CM Sangma orders high alert appeared first…West Jaintia Hills · West Jaintia Hills See the Story

JSU to hold sit-in-demonstration in Jowai over students' admission issues

SHILLONG, MAY 27: The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) will stage a one-day sit-in-demonstration at Lad College in Jowai on Wednesday to protest against the admission related problem faced by students in Jaintia Hills region. “The protest will start from 11 am tomorrow to pressurize the state government to immediately address the problem and ensure all students including those coming from poor economic backgrounds are getting admission,” the union …Jowai · Jowai Read Article

ASPF backs JSU’s demand for designating Jowai as summer capital

Tura, May 16: The A·chik State Peoples’ Front (ASPF) has backed the demand of the Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) for designating Jowai as the summer capital of Meghalaya. ASPF supported JSU’s demand during the 11th Winter Capital Meeting organized by the group at Chokchokia Playground in West Garo Hills on Friday. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Nokmas of the region, with participation from various NGOs of the Rajabala area, i…Jowai · Jowai Read Article

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