Shillong, April 29: A high-level meeting convened to discuss the long-pending relocation of residents from the Harijan Colony ended without resolution on Monday.
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The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on the case related to the proposed relocation of 342 families of Harijan colony from Them Iew Mawlong till April 28, to enable the state government and the Harijan Panchayat Committee to explore possibility of settlement.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the state government’s request for allotment of defence land for relocation of 342 families of Harijan colony from Them Iew Mawlong is facing some constraints in view of certain military guidelines.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who also chairs the High-Level Committee (HLC) on the Harijan Colony relocation issue, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving the matter amicably and outside the judicial system.
Meghalaya Chief Secretary D.P. Wahlang said the state government has formally approached the central government to allocate land near Mawlonghat, owned by the Indian Army, to facilitate the relocation process
Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, who also serves as the Urban Affairs Minister, has assured that the government is close to resolving the long-standing issue of relocating the residents of Harijan Colony. Dhar revealed that discussions are ongoing with the central government and defence authorities regarding the allocation of defence land for the relocation.
Shillong, Nov 4: Re•anggipa October jani 30 tariko, East Khasi Hills-ni Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah, Shillong Motphran-oni Mawlong bazar aro Them Iewmawlong-ona dakanggipa ramako,...
