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5 Criminals Arrested With Incriminating Materials: Meghalaya
In Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya police have arrested five criminals and recovered one AK-47 rifle, AK series ammunition, and machetes in a special operation. "A special operation on the intervening night of March 11-12 led to the arrest of five hardcore criminals," police said. Furthermore, with the help of the Guwahati police, the accused were arrested from Guwahati. However, a further probe is underway.
Tags: Meghalaya, criminal, arrested, AK-47 Rifle, Meghalaya Police
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Art Exhibition Showcases Meghalaya Rich Essence and Beauty: Delhi
The art exhibition at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan depicts Meghalaya's beauty, culture, and artisan arts. On February 18, it unveiled its first art exhibition, which features artworks created during the Winter Tales Festival, 2021, titled as 'Tales from the Lake: A Plein Air Art Exhibition.' "We wanted to offer a rounded experience of Meghalaya," says Tanya Lindem, Meghalayan Age Manager. Notably, the exhibition will continue till March 21… read-more
Tags: art exhibitions, Meghalaya, Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, Delhi, Tanya Lindem
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Meghalaya CM & Union Home Secretary Conduct Peace Talks Over HNLC Militants
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma met with Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on February 16, to carry out peace talks after Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) announced to declare peace with the Government of Meghalaya and Government of India. The move came after the outlawed military organisation offered to give "peace a chance", over a press release, on February 8. However, HNLC did not mention about relinquishing arms and armed attacks… read-more
Tags: Meghalaya, CM Conrad K Sangma, Ajay Bhalla, HNLC, Militants
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Meghalaya Assembly Gives Folksy Touch To National Anthem
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh has announced the recreated version of 'National Anthem' in Shilong ahead of the 50th anniversary of Meghalaya's statehood in 2022. The idea behind it was to give local flavor to the song, sung by non-Hindi speakers. "I found out the rules and regulations in order not to run into any problems later on... what is permitted and what is not," said Lamphang Syiemlieh, a musician.
Tags: National Anthem, nationalism, Meghalaya
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Meghalaya's Home Minister Resigns After Ex-Militant’s Death
Meghalaya's Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui tendered his resignation on August 15 amid unrest over ex-militants death in Shilong. He called for a judicial investigation “to bring out the truth” behind the death of a surrendered militant of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Cherishterfield Thangkhiew. Mobile services were curtailed in four districts while imposing a strict curfew in Shillong after many protested against the… read-more
Tags: Lahkmen Rymbui, Meghalaya, Home Minister, resigned, Militants
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.2 Hits Assam; Tremors In Meghalaya
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits Assam's Goalpara, with tremors being felt in Meghalaya and northern parts of West Bengal on July 7 around 8:45 am. No casualties or damage to properties have been reported so far. Assam reported five events of tremors in the previous month, with its epicenter marked near Tezpur.
Tags: Earthquake, Assam, Meghalaya, Magnitude
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Earthquake at magnitude 4.2 jolts Assam; No Casualties Reported
An earthquake of 4.2 magnitudes struck at Assam with its epicentre being near Tezpur at 1 AM, on June 19. In the last 24 hour, this was the fifth quake to hit the Northeast region. However, no casualties have been reported or any damage to property witnessed. Besides, following the tremor in Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya also recorded 3 & 2.6 magnitude on June 18, respectively.
Tags: Assam, Northeast, Earthquake, Manipur, Meghalaya
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Earthquake In Assam, Manipur And Meghalaya; No Casualties Reported
In the early morning of June 18, three earthquakes have jolted Manipur, Assam and Meghalaya. According to the National Center for Seismology, the strongest shake of 4.1 magnitudes registered in Assam's Sonitpur district. The other tremors of 3 and 2.6 magnitudes have been recorded in Manipur's Chandel and Meghalaya's Khasi Hills, respectively. Moreover, the entire North-East comes under high-intensity seismic zone. However, no casualties have… read-more
Tags: Earthquake, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, North East India
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Researchers Find Sauropod Dinosaurs Remains In Meghalaya
Geological Survey of India's researchers have discovered 25 fossil bone remains of Sauropod Dinosaurs at West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Sauropod Dinosaurs are one of the largest animals that have lived on land. Dating 100-million-years back, the different-sized bone fragments were found on a purplish to greenish arkosic sandstone. The species might have belonged to the Titanosaurian origin that has a long neck, tail, small heads, and… read-more
Tags: dinosaurs, Geological Survey Of India, Meghalaya, BONES
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Meghalaya: Members of CoMSO Protest At Secretariat; Demand ILP Implementation
In a bid to implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) protested at the state secretariat on April 16. Reportedly, CoMSO threatened for secretariat shutdown if the need arises based on the government’s response. Around 200 activists raised slogans like 'No ILP, No Rest' against Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA). Despite the approval of ILP in 2019, it was not implemented yet… read-more
Tags: Meghalaya, ILP, North-East, India, Inner Line Permit
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