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Another quake of 4.3 magnitude hits NE

An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude on the Richter scale shook parts of Meghalaya today, the seismic observatory here said.

The mild intensity quake was recorded at 12.52 AM and its epicentre was lo

Irom Sharmila must reach out to people: G.K. Pillai

Irom Sharmila, fasting for the last 11 years for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), must 'reach out to people across the country' like anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare to m

Meghalaya govt mulls introducing Chinese in schools

Meghalaya government is contemplating on introducing Chinese language in its schools, in a bid to give the students an edge to find employment in one of the fastest growing economies of the world.

Rath acquitted of intent to defraud in Sukna

Lt. Gen. Prashant Kumar Rath was on Friday acquitted of the “intent to defraud” in the Sukna land scam case by an Army court hearing a revision petition challenging his being absolved of the charge.

Shillong ‘Phantom’ in police net

From entering houses through ventilators after climbing walls to preparing coffee or frying an egg before making an escape, 'Phantom' eluded the police for six years, but finally landed in police net.

IM cook among three held for militant links

Three persons including a cook employed at the Indian Institute of Management here were today arrested for allegedly having links with a militant group.

SP (city) M. Kharkrang led a police team that

Number of drug users shoots up 33 times in ten years in Meghalaya

Drug abuse has emerged as a serious problem in Meghalaya, with the number of users increasing 33 times in the last ten years, according to a survey.

India Drugs & Aids Care (NEIDAC) director Toshi S

Party united, reshuffle has a purpose: Sangma

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Claiming that the Congress in Meghalaya was united despite the rumblings, chief minister Mukul Sangma on Tuesday said the reshuffle in the Cabinet effected today had a “purpose”.

Dissident Cong MLAs in Delhi, demand CM’s exit

Rebellion in the ruling Congress against Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma is refusing to die, with a group of dissident MLAs still camping in New Delhi demanding change in leadership in the state

NCP demands president’s rule in Meghalaya

Meghalaya’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) unit on Friday demanded that governor R.S.Mooshahary recommend imposition of president’s rule in the state, claiming the constitutional machinery has collapsed.

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