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5 Hill Stations So Empty That You’ll Think India Has No Tourists Left

India doesn’t have a tourism problem. It has a herd mentality problem. Everyone claims they want peace. Silence. “Nature.” But what they actually want is a crowded place that looks peaceful in photos. That’s why 90% of people end up in Manali traffic jams… posting captions about “escaping the chaos.”…

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Mawlynnong: Asia’s Cleanest Village Takes a Step Back for Its Locals

Nestled in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India, Mawlynnong has long captured the imagination of travelers with its pristine streets, bamboo dustbins, and eco-friendly lifestyle. Known as “Asia’s Cleanest Village,” this picturesque settlement reflects a harmonious blend of tradition and nature, where every corner speaks of the care and…

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At least 27 killed in blast at illegal ‘rat hole’ coal mine in India

Several trapped after blast rips through coal mine in Meghalaya

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How poachers targeted areas outside protected zones to traffic 100 tigers to Myanmar

Poachers have, of late, been targeting tigers outside protected areas instead of the core zones. Involvement of Myanmar-origin traffickers on either side of the border has enabled seamless coordination between traders. The arrest of serving and former personnel from enforcement agencies has heightened concern among authorities. Authorities need to keep…

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South Central 32: Why the BJP fears Keezhadi and the angle ignored in Sonam Raghuvanshi case

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna, discuss the political resistance to the Keezhadi excavation report and why the findings are seen as inconvenient by the BJP government with journalist Sivapriyan ETB. Lawyer and author Rohin Bhatt joins the podcast in the second half to…

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Hafta letters: Meghalaya murder, Air India crash and Andrew Huberman

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Murder, manglik, men’s rights: Welcome to TV’s fever dream of the Sonam-Raja case

Newlyweds Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi disappeared during their honeymoon in the misty hills of Shillong’s East Khasi district between May 23 and 24. On June 2, Raja was discovered in a gorge below Wei Sawdong Falls in the district, with his throat slit and valuables missing. Sonam was found in…

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Wife and her alleged lover arrested for orchestrating murder of man on honeymoon

Police say bride shared location with hired killers while alleged lover stayed back in home city to create alibi

The Independent UK

Meghalaya's Top Official Found Dead in A Uzbekistan Hotel

Meghalaya official Syed Md A Razi found dead in Uzbekistan hotel; suspected heart attack. His wife is en route as formalities proceed. Read more at Dynamite News.

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Eyes on Sunil Chhetri, mind on Bangladesh

SHILLONG: India’s friendly international against Maldives here has gathered more firsts than it promised. When the schedule for India’s matches in this FIFA international window was announced, Wednesday’s friendly was marked as the first time that the senior national team will play in Meghalaya’s capital, ahead of their more important…

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13 of world’s 20 most polluted cities in India, PM2.5 over 10 times WHO norms in 35% cities: Report

Thirteen of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya topping the list, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.

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Excise team busted an illegal liquor manufacturing unit, seized a large quantity of liquor

In a joint operation, the teams of Assam Excise Department and Meghalaya Excise Department busted an illegal liquor manufacturing unit and seized a large quantity of liquor and other items. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Meghalaya

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter Scale jolted the South West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS)

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Meghalaya: Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts South West Khasi Hills

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, at latitude 25.34 N and longitude 91.17 E. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BSF Meghalaya foils smuggling attempt, seizes contraband worth Rs 31.13 lakh

In a joint operation, Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in association with Meghalaya Police, seized contraband worth Rs 31.13 lakh, including cattle, apples, and other items that were intended to be smuggled into Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meghalaya: BSF foils smuggling attempt; Seizes contraband of Rs 31 lakh

Acting on specific intelligence, BSF Meghalaya and local police conducted the search operation near the international border. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meghalaya: BSF thwarts smuggling attempt at International border

The Border Security Forces said it has "successfully" thwarted a smuggling attempt of contraband items at the international border in Meghalaya. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BSF Meghalaya foils smuggling bid, seizes contraband

BSF on Friday successfully prevented a smuggling attempt in Meghalaya by seizing contraband worth Rs 12 lakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP announces candidates for Punjab, Meghalaya by-elections

In Meghalaya, by-polls will be held for Gambegre (reserved)Assembly constituency while in Punjab, the bypolls will be held on Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Barnala and Chabbewal seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meghalaya CM reviews situation after 10 dead in floods, landslides

Seven people died due to landslides at Gasuapara area in South Garo Hills on Saturday, and three people died in floods at Dalu area in West Garo Hills on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Durand Cup: NorthEast bring Lajong crashing down

SHILLONG: Since the afternoon, all roads in Meghalaya were virtually leading to the Nehru Stadium in the capital, buzzing with anticipation of another giant-killing act. Once again, Lajong FC had all the noise and a 16000-odd crowd inside the stadium made it quite intimidating for the visitors to breathe. Once…

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BSF Meghalaya held Bangladeshi national in East Jaintia Hills

The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a Bangladeshi national along with liquor bottles in the bordering area of East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hindutva resistance, new faces, Cong gains: Reading the Northeast mandate

The Lok Sabha poll results from the Northeast, which is electorally small with 25 Lok Sabha seats but territorially significant, have found little space in the mainstream media. The region, however, saw significant shifts in political narratives, with the BJP-led NDA losing some of its fort in the region.

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BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

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CUET hits turbulence in Assam, Meghalaya

The Central University Entrance Test (CUET) hit turbulence across two northeastern States of Assam and Meghalaya

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