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Meghalaya landslide: Four bodies recovered
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Meghalaya landslide: Four bodies recovered

Hindustan Times  

The bodies of four persons, including father, mother, son and their neighbour, who were buried by landslide at their house in Meghalaya’s Nongpriang village under Shella Block near Sohra on Thursday, were found on Friday, officials said. In the Khasi-Jaiñtia Hills region, it was informed that 67 villages have been affected in East Khasi Hills, 45 in East Jaiñtia Hills, …

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Cyclone Remal: Meghalaya fully prepared, says Dy CM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Meghalaya fully prepared, says Dy CM

Hindustan Times  

The Meghalaya government is fully prepared to ensure the safety of its citizens in the wake of heavy rainfall and strong winds due to Cyclone Remal, deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said on Monday. After chairing a review meeting, Tynsong, who also holds the state’s home portfolio, also urged the citizens not to panic and said that the government has …

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Indigenous faithful and Christians work with environmentalists to conserve India’s sacred forests
11 months ago

Indigenous faithful and Christians work with environmentalists to conserve India’s sacred forests

Associated Press  

SHILLONG, India — Tambor Lyngdoh made his way through the fern-covered woodland — naming plants, trees, flowers, even stones — as if he were paying older family members a visit. The community leader and entrepreneur was a little boy when his uncle brought him here and said these words: “This forest is your mother.” This sacred space is in the …

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Meghalaya: UDA loses floor test in Khasi Hills autonomous district
1 year, 6 months ago

Meghalaya: UDA loses floor test in Khasi Hills autonomous district

Hindustan Times  

The ruling United Democratic Alliance of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya lost the floor test when KHADC chief executive member Titosstarwell Chyne lost the no-confidence motion moved by NPP MDC Bajop Pyngrope on the first day of the monsoon session of the council on Monday. KHADC chief executive member Titosstarwell Chyne lost the no-confidence motion moved by …

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills | DETAILS

India TV News  

Meghalaya earthquake: The northeastern state on Sunday was jolted by an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 28-05-2023, 14:58:46 IST, Lat: 25.66 & Long: 91.58, Depth: 10 Km, Region: West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India," the NCS said in a tweet. Earlier on May 22, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the …

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Countdown begins for Meghalaya Assembly polls, battle for Shillong in focus
1 year, 9 months ago

Countdown begins for Meghalaya Assembly polls, battle for Shillong in focus

Deccan Chronicle  

Shillong : After the high-pitched election campaigning, Meghalaya is all set to decide its political fate in the Assembly polls that are to be held on Monday. Significantly, however, polling for the Sohiong Assembly constituency was postponed following the demise of the state's former Home Minister and United Democratic Party candidate from the seat HDR Lyngdoh. In the 2018 Assembly …

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Countdown begins for Meghalaya Assembly polls, battle for Shillong in focus
1 year, 9 months ago

Countdown begins for Meghalaya Assembly polls, battle for Shillong in focus

The Hindu  

After the high-pitched election campaigning, Meghalaya is all set to decide its political fate in the Assembly polls that are to be held on February 27, 2023. Significantly, however, polling for the Sohiong Assembly constituency was postponed following the demise of the State's former Home Minister and United Democratic Party candidate from the seat HDR Lyngdoh. In the 2018 Assembly …

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EC orders sealing of India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya in view of Assembly polls
1 year, 9 months ago

EC orders sealing of India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya in view of Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India has ordered the sealing of Meghalaya's International border with Bangladesh till March 2. Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya FR Kharkongor, told ANI that, Meghalaya's International border with Meghalaya and the state border with Assam has been sealed. Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed along the international bordering areas in the state," Kharkongor said.Meanwhile, the District …

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Striking the ‘Power’ Chord: NPP, TMC Get Bands, Musicians to Bring Meghalaya Voters within Range
1 year, 11 months ago

Striking the ‘Power’ Chord: NPP, TMC Get Bands, Musicians to Bring Meghalaya Voters within Range

News 18  

A band performance, cheering supporters, thunderous applause and then…the vote appeal. At a recent rally of the National People’s Party, waving flags, youths and women supporters of the party danced as Shillong-based band ‘Colours’ enthralled the audience with their live performance. TMC State President Charles Pyngrope launched the Khasi version with Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien, while TMC Legislature Party …

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Meghalaya extends mobile internet ban, Assam CM slammed for ‘surrender’
2 years ago

Meghalaya extends mobile internet ban, Assam CM slammed for ‘surrender’

The Hindu  

The Meghalaya government on Thursday extended the suspension of mobile internet services in seven districts by another 48 hours following stray incidents of arson and attack on Assam-registered vehicles stranded in various parts of the State. The incidents were related to the November 22 firing on the border of Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district and Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hill district …

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Meghalaya: Drugs Worth Over Rs 18 Crore Seized in 4 Months, 134 Persons Arrested, Says DGP
2 years, 2 months ago

Meghalaya: Drugs Worth Over Rs 18 Crore Seized in 4 Months, 134 Persons Arrested, Says DGP

News 18  

Drugs worth over Rs 18 crore have been seized and 134 traffickers arrested in the last four months in Meghalaya, Director General of Police L R Bishnoi has said. “Of the 48 cases registered, 50 per cent are registered in the East Khasi Hills district and the next highest registration is in the West Garo Hill followed by Khliehriat in …

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Postcards from Khasi hills: How the people made Christianity their own
2 years, 5 months ago

Postcards from Khasi hills: How the people made Christianity their own

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 26, 2022 18:00 IST Hynniewtrep. For the minuscule indigenous populations of the north-east, where Christianity is the primary mode of its faith community, mainland India seems increasingly foreign. In 2006-07, Meghalaya’s Khasi-Jaintia hills were abuzz with stories of “revival” among Presbyterian Christians, an “event” that showed non-believers that the word of God was real. In the Welsh …

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The people caught between two States
2 years, 8 months ago

The people caught between two States

The Hindu  

Malchapara did not have a reason since July 2021 to hold the melkhol nok, a kangaroo court that settles local disputes. The opportunity to hold court came a week before Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Kongkal Sangma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to seal a “historic” boundary deal. Since July …

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GSI lists geo-tourism sites in NE to visit after ‘unlock’
3 years, 4 months ago

GSI lists geo-tourism sites in NE to visit after ‘unlock’

The Hindu  

The Geological Survey of India has identified certain geological sites across the Northeast for promotion of geo-tourism as some States in the region prepare to ‘unlock’ from September. Meghalaya Mawmluh Cave: Near Cherrapunjee in the East Khasi Hills district, this cave led scientists to the Meghalayan Age associated with a major climatic event – very abrupt, critical and significant drought …

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Meghalaya Govt Extends Lockdown by One More Week Due to Surge in Covid-19 Cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Meghalaya Govt Extends Lockdown by One More Week Due to Surge in Covid-19 Cases

News 18  

The Meghalaya government on Friday extended lockdown across the state state till June 14 after the Covid-19 positivity rate continues to be a “matter of concern”. “Though it has been very difficult for the people of the state, especially for Shillong and East Khasi Hills, the cabinet has decided that lockdown will continue for at least one week more. He …

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Meghalaya: Lockdown in East Khasi Hills extended by a week
3 years, 6 months ago

Meghalaya: Lockdown in East Khasi Hills extended by a week

India TV News  

The Meghalaya government on Friday extended the total lockdown in the East Khasi Hills district by another week, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. "The total lockdown in East Khasi Hills district will continue up to 5 am of June 7," Tynsong said. He said the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills has been asked to make sure availability of …

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Meghalaya Govt Extends Lockdown in East Khasi Hills till May 24
3 years, 7 months ago

Meghalaya Govt Extends Lockdown in East Khasi Hills till May 24

News 18  

The Meghalaya government on Thursday decided to further extend the lockdown in East Khasi Hills district till May 24, 5 am. Of these, 16 deaths were reported from the East Khasi Hills district and one each in the West Jaintia Hills district and the East Jaintia Hills district. Dr War said new cases include 318 in the East Khasi Hills, …

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Shillong Teer result: How to check Shillong Teer February 25, 2021 first and second-round numbers
3 years, 9 months ago

Shillong Teer result: How to check Shillong Teer February 25, 2021 first and second-round numbers

India Today  

Shillong Teer results for the first and second round of February 25, 2021, will be announced today. The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association will announce the Shillong Teer Lottery of February 25 in 2 rounds. Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association organises this archery-based, Shillong Teer lottery game which is famous amongst people. Participants for the Shillong Teer February 25 game …

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Mission Paani: Tribal Man Leads UN Project to Preserve Meghalayan Forest in East Khasi Hills
3 years, 11 months ago

Mission Paani: Tribal Man Leads UN Project to Preserve Meghalayan Forest in East Khasi Hills

News 18  

As the green cover of Meghalaya comes under threat from commercialization and deforestation, one man is determined to protect the sacred land and its natural vegetation. Bah-Tambor-Lyngdoh the Chief of Mawphlang village is leading India’s first United Nations Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation project in the East Khasi Hills to save the scenic sacred groves of country’s wettest …

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Meghalaya govt extends night curfew in East Khasi Hills district amid Covid spike
4 years ago

Meghalaya govt extends night curfew in East Khasi Hills district amid Covid spike

India Today  

Amid a rise in the number of coronavirus cases, the Meghalaya government has extended night curfew in East Khasi Hills district in the state till December 13. In view of the prevailing situation concerning Covid-19 in the state and in order to stem the spread of the contagious virus, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills District on Sunday issued …

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