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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
TopicMeghalaya

Topic: Meghalaya

Assam snake ‘rediscovered’ 129 years after its last sighting by a British tea planter

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Police in Meghalaya, Assam adapt John Lennon song, catchy tunes to sing anti-drug anthems

Police departments of Meghalaya and Assam released videos ahead of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking that's observed on 26 June.

Unexplained tremors every 15 mins force over 1,000 near Assam’s Baghjan to leave their homes

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Meghalaya govt retracts order on reopening places of worship as Covid cases spike

Many churches have issued statements, contending that they were not keen on opening the doors anytime soon, as it could expose people to the risk of virus.

Poachers strike Kaziranga after 13 months, kill adult rhino using AK-47

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

2 of Assam’s biggest hospitals shut after teenager dies of Covid, doctor tests positive

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Shillong doctor with no travel history dies, pilot son-in-law clarifies he tested negative

Dr John L. Sailo Ryntathiang, owner of Shillong’s Bethany Hospital, was diagnosed with Covid-19 Monday, becoming the first case in Meghalaya.

In Assam and Meghalaya, liquor shops will open from today for 7 hours daily

From Monday, Assam allows operation of liquor shops from 10 am to 5 pm on permitted days. Meghalaya order says shops will open from 9 am to 4 pm.

How anti-CAA protests in Meghalaya are different from those in the rest of the country

In Episode 404 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the anti-CAA protests that have rocked the state into curfew and the reason behind it.

Violence over CAA kills 3 in Meghalaya, curfew & mobile internet restrictions imposed

Meghalaya has been witnessing spurts of violent clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act. CM Conrad Sangma and Governor Tathagata Roy have appealed for peace.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?