Guwahati, July 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged the Meghalaya government to regulate construction and development activities in the Jorabat belt along the Assam-Meghalaya border, warning that unchecked hill cutting and urban expansion in the area could aggravate flooding and landslide risks in Guwahati. He particularly mentioned the large-scale tree-cutting and construction work on the hills around a private institution- the University of Science and Technology …
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New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, directing her to surrender before the trial court within three weeks. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale allowed the Meghalaya government’s appeal against the High Court order upholding the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, while clarifying that she would be at liberty to apply for fresh bail if the trial is not…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested that Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, consider surrendering and face trial pending the examination of key prosecution witnesses, while indicating that the apex court could otherwise proceed to decide on the merits of the Meghalaya government’s plea challenging the grant of bail to her.A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale asked counsel appearing for Sonam Raghuvanshi to…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to July 21 the hearing on the Meghalaya government’s plea challenging the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale deferred the matter after Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Meghalaya government, sought a later hearing.The apex court initially posted the matter for hearing later in the day. However, it…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the hearing on the Meghalaya government’s plea challenging the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, till July 14 and directed the state authorities to place on record the arrest memo and other documents supplied to the accused at the time of her arrest.A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Shree Chandrashekhar did not pass any interim order staying the bail granted to Son…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea filed by the Meghalaya government challenging the High Court’s order upholding the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, but declined to stay the operation of the impugned order as the accused has already been released. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Sheel Nagu directed Sonam Raghuvanshi to file a counter-affidavit and posted the matter fo…
Shillong, June 29 (IANS) Meghalaya High Court on Monday upheld a Shillong court’s order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, dismissing the Meghalaya government’s appeal against the lower court’s decision. A single bench of Justice W. Diengdoh rejected the state’s challenge to the April 2026 order of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial), Shillong, which had granted bail to Sonam after finding serious procedural …
Shillong, June 10 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has decided to put on hold all officially funded foreign visits by Ministers, MLAs and government officials for a period of six months as part of a broader expenditure rationalisation and austerity initiative, officials said on Wednesday. The decision has been taken in the larger public interest and comes at a time when governments across the country are exercising fiscal prudence amid emerging global economic uncertainties, including rising geop…
Shillong, May 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday reaffirmed the state government’s vision of transforming Shillong into the “football capital of India” while launching the 2026 football season of the Shillong Sports Association. Launching the new season at the Shillong Sports Association Ground in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government was committed not only to strengthening sports infrastructure but also to creating opportunities for young footballers…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed deep grief over the demise of Lok Sabha Member from Shillong, Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon, remembering him as a committed public representative who worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people.In a post on social media platform X, Rahul said he was saddened by the passing of Dr. Syngkon and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, friends and supporters.”Saddened by the passing of Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon, Lok Sabha MP fro…