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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 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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Nongstoiñ MDC Juristman Iawphniaw suspended contract nurse recruitment interviews today. He alleged that the process was marred by demands for money. The intervention occurred while interviews were underway at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
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