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24 Feb

Illegal limestone mining in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills

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There are reports that illegal limestone mining is rampant in Meghalaya’s Nongtalang and Amlari village under Amlarem Subdivision, West Jaintia Hills District, carried out by flouting all rules of MMMCR 2016 and MMDR Act 1957. The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jaintia Hills Territorial Division, Jowai had issued notice to all the mining lease holders under Nongtalang and Satpator (Amlari) Elaka on illegal limestone mining. In the notice, the DFO stated, “I would bring to your notice that this office is issuing Form – H (under Rule. 26 of MMMCR 2016) to the mining lease holder for transportation of lime stone…

23 Feb

Tell CM not to deny info sought under RTI: Meghalaya BJP

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Meghalaya BJP president, Ernest Mawrie on Monday requested Governor Satya Pal Malik to order Chief Minister Conrad Sangma not to deny information sought under Right to Information (RTI). Mawrie said that the BJP has filed number of RTI seeking information on implementation of Saubhagya scheme, Jal Jeevan Mission, COVID-19 expenditure besides others, but the government is yet to furnish the information. Mawrie has been facing the ire from the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, including legislators from his own party, for “raising issues of corruption.” Chief Minister Sangma has denied allegations of corruption in his government and asked the BJP…

23 Feb

Sensitization on Covid-19 vaccination for Tuensang police: Nagaland

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Sensitization on Covid-19 vaccination for the police personnel was conducted on February 22 at 3rd NAP auditorium hall, Tuensang. In a press release issued by DMO Tuensang, Apheang stated that District Immunization Officer (DIO), Dr.Thungchanpeni briefed the police personnel on Covishield vaccination and stated that Covishield vaccine was given to health care workers in first phase and second phase to frontline workers. She asked them not to believe in any rumors and fake messages on social media and requested them to take the vaccine. She stated that, the Covishield vaccine would not be used for anaphylaxis, pregnant women and breastfeeding…

23 Feb

Education is a priority of NPP government, says Meghalaya CM

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday stressed that education is a priority of the National People’s Party (NPP) government. “The creation of better educational infrastructure will go a long way in giving a better atmosphere for students to avail learning facilities,” he said after laying the foundation stone for the upgradation of the United Kharkutta Higher Secondary School in North Garo Hills district. Reiterating the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance’s commitment to realise the aspirations of the people, the Chief Minister said, “NPP made a commitment to the people during election and to fulfil the mandate, government has come up…

22 Feb

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas wish Sophie Turner on birthday, Joe Jonas reveals her two moods

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As Sophie Turner celebrates her 25th birthday on February 21, her family lined up to wish her with hilarious photos and offbeat messages. If Nick Jonas dug out a throwback photo from his wedding to Priyanka Chopra to wish the Game of Thrones actor, Joe Jonas revealed that his wife has two moods. Joe shared two photos of the actor on Instagram with a caption that read, “Happy Birthday babe. You have two moods and I love them both equally. love you @sophiet” to which Sophie replied, “I love you.” Sharing a picture on Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote: "Happy birthday…

22 Feb

Rakhi Sawant on walking out of Bigg Boss 14 finale with Rs 14 lakh: I have zero bank balance, need money for mother’s surgery

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Rakhi Sawant is happy and satisfied with the way her journey on Bigg Boss 14 culminated. The Pardesiya girl was probably the only contestant this season to have taken an effort to entertain the audience. While Rubina Dilaik was announced as the winner, Rakhi Sawant walked out of the game show with Rs 14 lakh prize money. The OG Bigg Boss champion spoke to indianexpress.com about her decision to quit in the finale, her experience and how host Salman Khan’s support helped her survive the game. After a journey of four and a half months, it was five contestants, namely,…

22 Feb

Meitei community’s demand for ST status resurfaces: Manipur

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The demand for inclusion of Meitei community of Manipur in the Schedule Tribe (ST) list of Indian Constitution resurfaced when members of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee (STDC) Manipur staged a peaceful demonstration in Imphal on Sunday. The demonstrators demanded the state government not to delay sending the mandatory recommendation for inclusion of the community in the ST list to the Central government. STDC, an apex body of some civil society organisations have been pressing the state government to send the mandatory recommendation for inclusion of the indigenous community to the Central government. The members staged the demonstration in the…

22 Feb

Nokia 5.4 goes on sale in India

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HMD Global announced that the new Nokia 5.4 is now available in India on Flipkart.in and Nokia.com/phones in Polar Night and Dusk colour options, in RAM/ROM variants of 4GB/64GB and 6GB/64GB, at a recommended best buy price of Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,499 respectively. The Nokia 5.4 customers on Jio would be entitled to benefits worth Rs 4,000. The benefits include instant cashback of Rs 2,000 on the prepaid recharge of Rs 349 plan and Rs 2,000 worth of vouchers from partners. This offer is applicable to new as well as existing Jio subscribers. The Nokia 5.4, featuring a 48MP…

22 Feb

KFC delights fans with new Value Burgers

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Starting at just Rs 69, KFC India launched an all-new range of Value Burgers. The range comes with a variety of veg and chicken burgers to choose from - Classic Chicken, Classic Veg, Spicy Chicken and Spicy Veg. One can go for burgers to the nearest KFC restaurant or visit the KFC website (https://online.kfc.co.in/) or App (available on the App Store & Playstore). The Classic variants are laden with a crispy fillet of KFC’s signature chickenor veg patty, layered with fresh lettuce & tangy dynamite or creamy mayo. And there’s a reason to say ‘variety is the spice of life’.…

22 Feb

Peren CSOs oppose ‘chakka bandh’: Nagaland

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Peren district civil society organizations (CSOs) through the presidents of Zeliangrong Baudi (N) C.R. Zeliang, Nagaland Zeliang People Organisation Kevipele Iheilung and Zeme Council (N) Dr. Tumda Newme have opposed and took strong exception to the proposed indefinite ‘chakka bandh’, from February 22 on Mhainamtsi-Pimla and Mhainamtsi-Jharnapani roads, allegedly called by “an unknown illegal Aqahuto area organisations”. In a representation to the Commissioner Nagaland, the CSOs, while appreciating the democratic means of protest against the state government for any unmet demands by any citizens of the state, however claimed that there was no area called Aqahuto within the ancestral Zeliang…