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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Sikkim, Assam and Bihar today
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that places such as sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and Bihar are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Friday.
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He should stick to his subject: Meghalaya Guv on Amartya Sen
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 8 (ANI): Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Sunday slammed Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over his remark that the slogan of "Jai Shri Ram" has no association with Bengali culture and that the noted economist should stick to his subject.
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SC to hear Coal Ministry's plea on closure of MP coal mines
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea by Coal ministry against National Green Tribunal (NGT) order to close down units of Northern Coalfields Ltd in Madhya Pradesh and ban on the transport of coal already extracted on July 1.
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Shillong doing its bit to hone young local footballers
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Jun 27 (ANI): India's northeast region which has produced accomplished sportspersons like M.C. Mary Kom, Baichung Bhutia and L. Sarita Devi is determined to provide everything needed to train their budding players for national and international competitions.
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Punjab urges Meghalaya to ensure 'early, amicable resolution' on Sikh sett
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 20 (ANI): Punjab government on Thursday urged Meghalaya to ensure "early and amicable one-time resolution" to the issue of Sikh settlers.
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Six bodies, remains of 7 others recovered from AN-32 crash site
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Jun 20 (ANI): Six bodies and remains of seven others have been recovered from the crash site of the ill-fated AN-32 days after a massive search operation was initiated, Defence spokesperson Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh in Shillong said on Thursday.
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Ground team to reach accident site of AN-32 on June 19
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India] June 18 (ANI): A ground team comprising of guard commandos of the IAF, SF of Indian Army, civilian porters and hunters on its way to the accident site of AN-32 is likely to reach the site late on June 19, said Ratnakar Singh, Wing Commander, Defence PRO Meghalaya
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Captain Amarinder to send delegation to resolve Punjabi settlers issue in
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 15 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has decided to immediately rush a four-member delegation to Meghalaya to resolve issues concerning the Punjabi settlers in the state.
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Shillong gets its first ever orchidarium
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 14 (ANI): In a major move towards enhancing the growth of eco-tourism, the Institute of Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) opened state-of-the-art orchidarium in Upper Shillong.
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Shillong: IAF, Army team airlifted to location close to An-32 crash site
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 12 (ANI): A team of army and civil mountaineers have been airlifted on Wednesday to a location close to the place of crash of the missing AN-32 aircraft, a day after the crash site was located by the Indian Air Force.
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Mamata condemns Meghalaya Governor's 'sweeping floors, bar dancers' remark
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 6 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy who in a series of controversial tweets said Bengalis were "sweeping the floors" or "are bar dancers in Mumbai". The former BJP leader also said that
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Attempt to murder charge for raising Jai Shri Ram, Tathagata Roy's jibe at
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Those who raised 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan may well be booked under attempt-to-murder charge in West Bengal, said Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Saturday in a veiled attack on Mamata Banerjee.
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