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Meghalaya High Court questions state report on crematoriums

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.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. Highland PostSep 29, 12:00 AM

Meghalaya's Electoral Roll Revision: 90% Match Rate Reported

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.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. Hub NewsSep 29, 12:00 AM

BJP Leader: NPP-BJP Alliance in Meghalaya Remains Intact

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.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. Hub NewsSep 29, 12:00 AM

NPP Deputy CM asserts party unity, denies threat from BJP

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.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. Hub NewsSep 29, 12:00 AM

Meghalaya Govt Directs Increased Vigilance on Indo-Bangladesh Border

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.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. Hub NewsSep 29, 12:00 AM

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