A former ally of ousted President Robert Mugabe Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has won country’s landmark Presidential election. With all 10 provinces declared, Mnangagwa won 50.8 per cent of votes to 44.3 per cent for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa of MDC party. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission declared ZANU-PF party’s Mnangagwa, a duly declared elected president. Mnangagwa […]
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Indian Railways doubles vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts
Indian Railways has doubled the vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts from 26,502 to 60,00. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said this in a tweet adding that it has ensured more jobs in Railways. Railway Recruitment Board had announced the recruitment in February this year. More than 47 lakh candidates have applied for the […]
Flood and incessant rains affect normal life in Upper Assam and Nagaland.
In Upper Assam, there is no respite from flood. Nearly 60 thousand people are affected by floods in 5 districts including Golaghat. Several major rivers including the Brahmaputra are in spate. Nearly 10 thousand people are taking shelter at 35 relief camps at Golaghat and Sivsagar districts. Rescue and relief operations are being carried out […]
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma files nomination for August 23 by-election to South Tura Assembly constituency in West Garo Hills district.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on the way to file nominations. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today filed his nomination papers for August 23 by-election to the South Tura constituency in West Garo Hills district. Decked in traditional attire with colourful feathered head gear and blue waist cost, Conrad K. Sangma was accompanied […]
Election Commission of India announces date to hold Bye Election to 35-Ranikor (ST) Assembly Constituency
The Election Commission of India has announced that the Bye Election to 35-Ranikor (ST) Assembly Constituency will be held on the 23rd of August, 2018. The Bye Election was necessitated following the resignation of Meghalaya Congress legislator, Martin M. Danggo. The Commission decided to hold the Bye Election on the 23rd August, 2018 after taking […]
US President threatens to push Government into shutdown over US Mexico border wall
US President Donald Trump has threatened to push the Government into shutdown ahead of the coming appropriations deadline in September, if Congress does not fund his US-Mexico border wall and change the nation’s immigration law. In a tweet, Mr Trump said he would be willing to ‘shut down’ government, […]
North Eastern Region of India is a genetic treasure house of plants and animals says Union Minister for Forests, Environment and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Forests, Environment and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan, today inaugurated the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development, Meghalaya at Upper Shillong. Speaking at the inaugural function Dr. Vardhan said that the North Eastern Region of India is a genetic treasure house of plants, animals and […]
ICAR scientists should act as agents of change says Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh.
ICAR Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh today visited the ICAR Complex at Umiam and interacted with farmers and artisans. During his interaction, the minister appealed the scientists of ICAR to act as change agents and help in bringing about economic development of the farmers of the region. The […]
Meghalaya Chief Minster Conrad K. Sangma emphasizes on the need to provide training programme to upgrade skill for healthcare providers in the State.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma emphasised on the need to provide training programs to upgrade skill for healthcare providers in the State. Speaking on the occasion of the convocation ceremony organised by the Meghalaya Diabetes Association for doctors that have completed […]
Former Meghalaya Congress legislator Martin M. Danggo joins National People’s Party to ensure development for his constituency.
Former Meghalaya Congress legislator, Martin M. Danggo who reigned from his party and state Assembly today formally joined the National People Party (NPP) at the party’s office in Shillong in the presence of state MPP President, Dr. W. R. Kharlukhi and party workers. Addressing media persons after he formally joined the new party, Danggo […]