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DIPR Assam calls for tie up with content creators to provide financial grants

The directorate of public relations of Assam has invited Request for Proposal (RFP) from popular YouTubers of the state for empanelment with the Government of Assam.

Amritpal Singh Case | Police arrests Dibrugarh jail Superintendent in connection with security breach

In a big development, Dibrugarh police arrested Nipen Das, Superintendent of Central Jail, Dibrugarh on Thursday night in connection with the objectionable materials found in the cell of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and his nine associates, who were lodged in Dibrugarh Central jail.

Meghalaya Govt not to regularise services of 12,541 SSA teachers, cites financial constraints

Shillong, Mar 8: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Thursday expressed the government’s inability to regularise the services of over 12,541 SSA teachers. Speaking to...

MeECL disconnects power to several houses at Maxwellton Estate

The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) on Thursday disconnected electricity to several houses at Maxwelton Estate, Laban after they were involved in power theft.

Proud moment for Meghalaya folk music as President Murmu bestows honour on Helen Giri

Meghalaya's distinguished folk and traditional artist Helen Giri, who for ages promoted folk songs and dance, mesmerising listeners for decades through the All India Radio, has been honoured by President of India Droupadi Murmu who conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (AkademiPuraskar) for the years 2022 and 2023 to 91 eminent artists (two joint award) in the field of performing arts in a special investiture ceremony held on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Baghmara road collapse compels officers to trudge on foot

The luxury of heading out to work or back from the Deputy Commissioner's office complex on motor transport has just been cut for the many officers and staff, including the deputy commissioner and Superintendent of police, after the only lifeline road to the colony from the Baghmara bridge collapsed, two days ago.

Sub Centre under PM-ABHIM inaugurated at Watregre in SWGH

Rangsakona MLA Subir M. Marak on March 7th, 2024 inaugurated the Watregre Songma Sub Centre under Rerapara C&RD Block in South West Garo Hills district. The MLA unveiled the plaque in the presence of Assistant Commissioner and Rerapara Block Development Officer, Armand Ch Momin, District Medical & Health Officer Dr. H. Barman, District MCH Officer Dr Noreen A Sangma, Rangsakona PHC Medical & Health Officer in-charge Dr. Hollington A. Sangma and Nokma of Watregre village amongst others.

Martin Luther Christian University launches two khasi books

The Martin Luther Christian University Press launched two books, entitled ‘Khasi Ethics’ and ‘Ha Yupiam Ka Bei’ at this year’s Monolith Festival 2024 held on the authored by Fr. Barnes Mawrie. The book delves into the Khasi community which, since times immemorial, has been governed by a set of authentic and praiseworthy ethical norms.

Task Force set up to counter illegal brick kilns in Garo Hills

In view of the rise of illegal establishment and operation of brick kilns within the District and to stop this illegal activity, the District Magistrate, West Garo Hills, Tura has notified the establishment of Block Level Task Force to Combat Illegal establishment of Brick kilns.

Anti-malaria bed nets distributed with target to eradicate disease by 2030

A bold plan of the government to eradicate the deadly disease of Malaria from across the country by the year 2030 is also covering the Garo Hills region, where the disease once took scores of lives, with the distribution of the highly efficient and insecticide treated bednets- also known as Long Lasting Insecticidal Mosquito Nets or LLINs.

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