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Assam government conducts eviction drive to make Guwahati flood-free
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Assam government in collaboration with the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), carried out an eviction drive on Tuesday at the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development in the Chachal area of Guwahati, with the vision of making Guwahati flood-free in the y
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Meghalaya CM inspects flooded Iewduh market, announces additional Rs 15 cr
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Undeterred by heavy rainfall, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma visited the historic Iewduh market, popularly known as Bara Bazar, which is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in the Northeast.
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India curbs Bangladeshi exports via land ports
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
India has imposed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG) and other products through its northeastern land ports -- Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram -- and Fulbari and Changrabandha in West Bengal, following controversial remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief adv
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BSF troops foil infiltration attempt; Bangladeshi national held
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the operation, alert troops of the 4th Battalion detected suspicious movement along the border and promptly acted, leading to the apprehension of a Bangladeshi national, a resident of Pirojpur District, Bangladesh, PRO, BSF Meghalaya said in a release.
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Meghalaya CM calls CMSD and CMS funds as 'one of most effective schemes'
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that the discretionary funds Chief Minister's Special Development Fund (CMSDF) and Chief Minister's Special Fund (CMSF) is one of the best schemes, as it allows the government to initiated community welfare and development programme
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Meghalaya Imposes two-month night curfew along Indo-Bangladesh border amid
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills district. The curfew, lasting two months, aims to prevent illegal border crossings, unauthorized gatherings, and smuggling activities, with immediate effect from May 8, 2025.
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Meghalaya employs Miyawaki Forest method in its afforestation effort
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meghalaya is taking a big step forward in protecting the environment by using the Miyawaki Forest method - a fast and effective way of growing dense, native forests. This method was developed in Japan by botanist Akira Miyawaki and is now being used across the state as part of a major affore
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Meghalaya: Mock drill conducted in Shillong to test emergency preparedness
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A comprehensive mock drill was conducted in Shillong on Wednesday to assess the city's preparedness for handling emergencies and security threats. The drill was part of a nationwide civil defence initiative mandated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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Congress announces new appointments in Tripura, Meghalaya, Odisha units
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a fresh round of organisational appointments, Congress on Tuesday approved the appointment of state chairpersons for key departments in the Tripura, Meghalaya and Odisha units.
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BSF Meghalaya nabs 5 Bangladeshi Nationals for illegal entry
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In two separate operations along the India-Bangladesh border, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier intercepted and apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross into India illegally, officials said on Sunday.
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Meghalaya government launches Strawberry Festival 2025 edition on May 2
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Meghalaya government, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, inaugurated the Strawberry Festival 2025 edition on Friday.
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Boost to connectivity, economy, tourism and employment in Northeast India
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The proposed access-controlled four-lane highway will span 144.80 km in Meghalaya and 22.00 km in Assam. With an estimated civil construction cost of Rs 12,087 crore and land acquisition valued at Rs 3,503 crore, the project is expected to generate approximately 137 lakh man-days of direct a
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