Staff Reporter
TURA, Aug 14: Accused by the national People’s Party (NPP) of delivering a hate speech, the former legislator of South Tura, John Leslee K Sangma has denied any wrong doing while blaming the NPP for apparent diversion tactics.
In a release sent on Tuesday, the former MLA clarified that he had already sent a letter to the Returning Officer, SB Marak on the issue while also denying that he played any video during his campaign which showed the late PA Sangma visiting a temple among others.

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Williamnagar, Aug 14: In view of the spreading of rumors with mischievous intent spreading through social media by unknown persons, the East Garo Hills District Magistrate, Saljong K Marak along with the Superintendent of Police (SP), RTG Momin, through their respective press notices have warned that stern action will be taken against rumor mongers under the provisions of law.

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SHILLONG, Aug 14: The Civil Society Women’s Organization (CSWO) has urged the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government to consider initiating peace talks with the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
“The CSWO is of the view that the government of Meghalaya should call for peace talk with the HNLC, when they have willingly offered for unconditional peace talk,” CSWO President Agnes Kharshiing said in a statement issued here on Tuesday.

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SHILLONG, Aug 14: The Executive Committee (EC) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has passed an executive order on Tuesday through which it has directed the formation of the Council of Traditional Chiefs and Headmen (CTCH).
 Informing this after the executive committee meeting held here on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the KHADC, Hispreaching Son Shylla said, “We have approved the setting up of the CTCH through the executive order since the House is not in session.”