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Jolgaongre, South West Garo Hills, July 15, 2024 — Tragedy struck Jolgaongre village as 26-year-old Rikrak S. Sangma lost his life in a valiant effort to protect local vegetation from a herd of wild elephants. The son of Meckenson Ch. Marak, Sangma was fatally attacked by an elephant during an evening encounter while tending to […]
As temperatures soar in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, proactive steps are taken to safeguard students’ health, with adjusted school timings aimed at avoiding peak heat exposure. In response to the scorching weather, school hours now include a notable break from 11 AM to 3 PM, ensuring students are shielded from the sweltering midday sun. […]
Guwahati: Thirteen Bangladeshi nationals and three Indians were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) for illegally crossing over from the international border in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Based on specific information, troops of 193 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) caught them in Dangar village, located in East Khasi Hills district. […]
Guwahati: The West Garo Hills district administration in Meghalaya has declared the closure of all educational institutions in the district from April 19 (Wednesday) to 21 (Friday) as a result of an intense heat wave. An order from the deputy commissioner of West Garo Hills district read, “In view of the massive surge in heat […]