Shillong, March 18 (IANS) Authorities in Meghalaya have extended the night curfew in West Garo Hills district for an additional day amid concerns over a possible escalation of tension following recent violence, officials said on Wednesday.As per an order issued by the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner, the curfew will be enforced from 6 p.m. on March 19 until 6 a.m. on March 20.However, a 12-hour relaxation has been allowed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to enable residents to carry out essenti…
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Shillong, March 12 (IANS) Normalcy is gradually returning to Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after two days of unrest, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday visiting several affected areas and directing officials to immediately provide food assistance to residents impacted by the disturbances.During his visit, Sangma interacted with local residents and reviewed the ground situation in parts of the town that witnessed incidents of vandalism and arson.He also instructed t…
Shillong, Feb 10 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday termed the distribution of land pattas to settlers of Government Administrative Department (GAD) land in the Tura Town Area as “a great and satisfying moment,” asserting that the initiative reflected the strength of cooperation between the government and the people and was key to inclusive development. Speaking at a programme held at the Nikwatgre Community Hall, the Chief Minister said the issuance of land document…