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Assam Rifles celebrates Veterans Day in Shillong, Honours Ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris

Assam Rifles pays tribute to its brave veterans and Veer Naris on Veterans Day. Read further on Dynamite News:

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When Meghalaya sings | Anurag Banerjee’s ‘The Songs of Our People’ documents his homeland through its musicians

Photographer Anurag Banerjee’s The Songs of Our People attempts to capture the state’s history and vibrancy through its musicians — urban and indigenous

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Matrilineal Meghalaya bets on women frontrunners

If the candidates of the ruling National People’s Party win, matrilineal Meghalaya would be India’s first State with more than one Lok Sabha seat to have all-women Members of Parliament

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A suitcase full of clouds | Stocking up on chubitchi brew and smoked pork in Iewduh, Shillong

When a restaurant owner from Chennai made space in her suitcase for Khasi delicacies, smoked meats, and some local liquor

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Meghalaya BJP chief under pressure to quit after the party decides not to contest LS seats

Pressure is mounting on Rikman G. Momin, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Meghalaya unit president, to quit in acknowledgement of his “failure” to convince the party’s central leadership to contest the two Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya.

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Conrad Sangma welcomes BJP's decision to support NPP candidates in Meghalaya

The NPP president claimed that Ampareen Lyngdoh the NPP candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat has also got the support of the Opposition TMC in Nongthymmai block and a few other Assembly segments where TMC leaders are supporting the NPP.

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IED blast | Shillong’s Punjabi lane settlers seek Home Minister Amit Shah’s help

Residents of the disputed Punjabi Lane in Shillong have sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah into the IED explosion in their locality on March 9, resulting in one injury.

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Manipur CM skips North Eastern Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah in Shillong

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh skips NEC meeting due to ethnic violence; Amit Shah emphasizes peace and development in Northeast.

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Assam Rifle conducts third edition of Half Marathon in Shillong

The Assam Rifles organised the third edition of the Half Marathon on Sunday at the Headquarters of Directorate General Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong, to promote the 'Fit India Movement'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meghalaya eyeing heritage tourism, plan to have small museum at old Assembly building: CM Conrad Sangma

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has stressed on leveraging the tourism potential of heritage sites in Shillong and other parts of Meghalaya while asserting that there is a plan to open a small museum in a portion of the historic old Assembly building in the capital city Shillong.

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Gokulam’s Sanchez hat-trick sinks Rajasthan

Gokulam Kerala thrashed Rajasthan United 5-0, with a hat-trick from Alex Sanchez. Komron Tursonov opened the scoring, followed by Sanchez's two goals and V.S. Sreekuttan's strike. Shillong Lajong and Neroca played out a 1-1 draw. Gokulam moved to the top of the table with seven points.

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Shillong Lajong held by NEROCA in season's first home game

Shillong Lajong FC earned a point in I-League's return to Meghalaya after 4 yrs, drawing 1-1 with NEROCA FC. Lajong took lead through Renan Paulino in 34th min. NEROCA equalised in 79th min. Both teams climbed in table, Lajong 9th with 2 pts, NEROCA 11th. Next, Lajong host Sreenidi Deccan,…

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The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival brings R&B singer Ne-Yo, English DJ Jonas Blue and DJ Kenny Musik to India for the first time

Organised in collaboration with the tourism department of Meghalaya, The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival now steps into its third year, bringing a melange of six international and 50 national and local musicians to the city. To be held at the RBDSA Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, the festival’s venue is nearly…

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Robotic boat collects garbage in Meghalaya lake near Shillong

Robotic boat collects 250 kg of garbage from Umiam Lake, Meghalaya in 3 hours. Smart Village Movement, Clearbot and Meghalaya government collaborate to deploy cutting-edge tech to revolutionise waste collection.

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Ensure the return of displaced people, says Meghalaya tribal body

A tribal council in Meghalaya has flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas.

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'Hindu' a geo-cultural identity, synonymous with 'Bharatiya', says Mohan Bhagwat

Addressing a public meeting in Shillong, Bhagwat said, "We are an ancient nation since time immemorial, but due to forgetting our civilizational motto and values, we lost our freedom. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Relocation of residents of Shillong’s Harijan Colony ‘finalised’

Mazhabi Sikhs and other Dalit residents of the colony have been under pressure since a communal flare-up in 2018

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Shillong Chamber Choir’s upcoming single is inspired by rail journeys and is a tribute to Uncle Neil, the founder of the choir

The accompanying music video starts off at the bustling Howrah Station in West Bengal, and eventually takes viewers back to the 1960s and ’70s

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Carnatic rock musician Vasu Dixit’s docuseries shows how India’s tribes sing

A small team, led by Carnatic rock musician Vasu Dixit, travelled the country recording folk and tribal musicians. The music — and the stories — are now online

The Hindu

Sreeja turns a corner in the heights of Shillong

Winning her maiden National singles title was a cathartic experience for the 23-year-old paddler. She hopes it kickstarts a successful run in both national and international events

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Political parties, NGOs oppose Shillong Sikhs’ relocation conditions

The Sikhs and other non-tribal residents have demanded land and house-building expenses for moving out of Harijan Colony in a prime commercial area

The Hindu

Four years after communal strife, Shillong’s Sikhs agree to relocate

Panel representing community sets conditions for moving out of colony

The Hindu

Relocation plans | Meghalaya government to meet Shillong’s Punjabi Lane residents

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HC tells DGCA & AAI to file affidavits on expanding Shillong airport

Court also pulled the authorities concerned saying that there was no feasibility report on expanding the airport to handle long-haul flights and larger aircraft

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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates Shillong Technology Park

CM Sangma said the Shillong Technology Park will provide a golden opportunity to IT professionals of Meghalaya from across the world to contribute back to their home State.

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