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Court Reverses NECTAR's Arbitrary Scientist Dismissals | Science-Environment

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Court Reverses NECTAR's Arbitrary Scientist Dismissals The Meghalaya High Court has reinstated four scientists dismissed from the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) in 2022, ruling the termination as legally void. The court's judgement, issued on Tuesday, mandates their reinstatement along with back pay and service benefits.Chief Justice I P Mukerji, with Justice W Diengdoh concurring, criticized the arbitrary nature…See the Story

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Meghalaya Women’s Commission Alarmed over Rise in Gender Violence

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The Chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW), Iamon Syiem, has expressed deep concern over the recent spate of femicide and gender-based violence reported across various districts of Meghalaya. “It is a disturbing pattern reflecting the loss of respect for human life in our society and the erosion of safety in both public […] The post Meghalaya Women’s Commission alarmed over rise in gender violence appeared first on EastMo…See the Story

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Meghalaya Govt, National Rifle Association Sign MoU to Boost Shooting Sports in State

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The signing ceremony took place in presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, the President of NRAI, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, signifying a shared vision to promote and nurture shooting talent across the state. India News | Meghalaya Govt, National Rifle Association Sign MoU to Boost Shooting Sports in State.See the Story

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Sitharaman: Meghalaya’s Border Areas to Get Strategic Boost Under Vibrant Village Programme

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Shillong, Jul 11 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said 92 villages in Meghalaya, located along the India-Bangladesh border, have been selected under the second phase of the Centre’s Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) and will be designated as the “first villages of India.” Speaking to reporters, Sitharaman said the move underscores the strategic […]Nirmala Sitharaman · ShillongSee the Story

Shillong Cantonment Approves Building Bye-Laws After 53-Year Wait

Shillong: After months of consultations, technical evaluations, and expert presentations, the Shillong Cantonment Board has formally approved the Draft Shillong Cantonment Building Bye-Laws – 2025, marking a significant step forward in modernizing infrastructure regulation within the cantonment area. For 53 years, this area faced major challenges related to construction, leaving it in a notably shabby condition. […] The post Shillong Cantonment …Shillong · ShillongSee the Story

Meghalaya approves Film Tourism Policy 2025

Shillong: In a landmark move aimed at nurturing the state’s film industry and promoting tourism through cinema, the Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy 2025. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, said the policy is designed to transform Meghalaya into a premier filmmaking destination in the North […] The post Meghalaya approves Film Tourism Policy 2025 appeared first on …Tourism · ShillongRead Article

Meghalaya: 3 men sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping girl in 2013

Shillong, Jul 11 (PTI) A court in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district sentenced three men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl in 2013, officials said on Friday.Special Judge (POCSO) MK Lyngdoh sentenced each of the convicts to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000 on Thursday, they said.Raj Roy, Ashit Chanda and Prasenjit Das were convicted in the case, dating back to 2013, for "repeate…Shillong · ShillongRead Article

Two Bangladeshi Nationals Held for Attempting to Cross Border at Mawlai bypass

Shillong, July 10: In a significant operation, Meghalaya Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs from the Border Security Force (BSF),  foiled an exfiltration attempt by Bangladeshi nationals today, an official source said. Two Bangladeshi nationals were found to be attempting to illegally cross over with the help of two Indian touts. The incident occurred at […]Border Security · ShillongRead Article

Cabinet nod to discontinuation of interview for Group D posts - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong, July 10: State cabinet on Thursday approved the discontinuation of interview for Group D posts. “The discontinuation is in line with our aim to ensure transparency in the recruitment process and is in conformity with the GoI guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions”, government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh said. The post Cabinet nod to discontinuation of interv…Shillong · ShillongRead Article

Cabinet Approves Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong, July 10: The cabinet on Thursday approved Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy, 2025. Tourism minister Paul Lyngdoh told reporters that the department incorporated the inputs and presented the final policy to the cabinet for approval after receiving over 200 stakeholder feedbacks on the Draft Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy. Recognizing Meghalaya’s potential as a filmmaking hub in the Northeast, we are launching the Meghalaya Film Tourism Polic…Tourism · ShillongSee the Story

Union Finance Minister to Visit Shillong From July 10-13, to Inaugurate Polo Shopping Complex

Shillong, July 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to visit Meghalaya from July 10 to 13. During her visit, she will be inaugurating the Polo Shopping Complex, funded by the SMART City Mission, on July 10 at 3:00 pm. On July 11, Sitharaman will attend the LARITI Public Programme at 11:30 am, engaging with the local community and stakeholders. Also Read: Durand Cup 2025: ‘Here We Go’ spirit grips Meghalaya Also Watch Find latest n…Nirmala Sitharaman · ShillongSee the Story

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