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The Meghalaya High Court pulled up the state government for submitting an incomplete report concerning crematorium and burial sites across the state. The court noted the report only covered 60 crematorium sites, leaving out required details on burial sites. The matter was listed for October 16.
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During the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for Meghalaya's electoral roll, a 90 percent match rate was reported based on notices heard. The Additional Chief Electoral Officer stated that 21,69,243 voters are in the Draft Electoral Roll, with details provided by officials.
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Sylvester Shadap, a 59-year-old from Ri-Bhoi, will appear for the SSLC exams in December. He is participating through Meghalaya’s Second Chance Learning Programme, which aims to help school dropouts take the exam. The program is run by MBoSE and MPOWER.
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BJP leader and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai stated that the NPP-BJP alliance under the NDA is intact. He dismissed reports of NPP legislators merging with the BJP as false, confirming central leadership's satisfaction with the Conrad Sangma-led government.
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NPP state president and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong asserted that the ruling NPP remains fully united on Tuesday. He stated there is no threat from BJP's expansion efforts, confirming that 33 NPP MLAs are intact. Tynsong also said no MLA was set to join the party as of today.
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The state government is intensifying vigilance along the Indo-Bangladesh border to check infiltration. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong stated that police and BSF have been instructed to be more active on the ground. He noted infiltrators are largely ordinary citizens leaving Bangladesh.
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A special POCSO Court in Shillong convicted Batskhembor Diengdoh for sexually assaulting a minor girl who was mentally unstable. The court sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000.
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A special POCSO Court in Shillong sentenced a man named Pyntngenlang Nongsiej to 20 years rigorous imprisonment. The sentence was handed down by Special Judge R. Rymbai following an incident from 2020 involving the assault of a 7-year-old boy.
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The Department of Law at NEHU started its third National Moot Court competition on Tuesday. The event featured 36 teams from 18 states and was attended by Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, Justice Revati Mohite Dere. She advised students to be "useful lawyers" committed to the Constitution.
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The Hynñiewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) has requested the Deputy Commissioner to prohibit setting up puja pandals on main roads in Shillong. The organization cited that these structures cause heavy traffic congestion, blocking movement along several busy stretches.
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The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has asked the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board for stronger environmental compensation. HITO criticized nominal fines given to industries violating laws, arguing they lack deterrent effect despite significant state spending on river rejuvenation.
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An RTI activist alleged that a private nursery is operating illegally within state forest land at Baiza under Simsanggre Range. The activist cited an RTI reply showing no valid records for the nursery's operation, suggesting violations of several acts and court orders.
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