States » EastPosted at: Nov 10 2024 9:40PM


Meghalaya CM announces Rs. 20 lakh ex-gratia for kin of soldier who died in Siachen

Shillong, Nov 10 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday expressed grief over the death of Sepoy Aibok Madur from 10th Battalion of the Assam Regiment and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin of the braveheart.
Madur, a native of Mawbri village in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Siachen Glacier on November 7.
“His (Madur) selfless act of valour will never be forgotten. We honour his sacrifice and remember his unwavering dedication to our Nation,” the Chief Minister said.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Meghalaya CM announces Rs. 20 lakh ex-gratia for kin of soldier who died in Siachen
More News

Winter session of Bengal Assembly likely from first week of December

16 Nov 2025 | 5:10 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (UNI) The winter session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly is likely to begin in the first week of December, after the state government decided to defer the sitting in view of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

see more..

District-Level ICT championship to be held on Nov 18–19 across 34 centres in Jharkhand

16 Nov 2025 | 4:58 PM

Ranchi, Nov 16 (UNI) The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has announced that the district-level round of the ICT Championship under the Jharkhand e-Shiksha Mahotsav will be held on November 18 and 19.

see more..

Congress to launch National Media Talent Hunt program in Jharkhand Soon

16 Nov 2025 | 2:44 PM

Ranchi, Nov 16 (UNI) The Congress Party to begin the National Media Talent Hunt Program in Jharkhand as part of a nationwide initiative to identify and appoint new spokespersons.

see more..

Severe cold wave grips Jharkhand, sudden temperature drop raises public concern

16 Nov 2025 | 2:41 PM

Ranchi, Nov 16 ( UNI ) A sharp cold wave continues to sweep across Jharkhand, with chilly north-westerly winds from the hills causing a sudden and significant drop in temperature across several districts.

see more..

ECI extends voter details digitisation deadline until end November

16 Nov 2025 | 12:54 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set an end-November deadline for completing the digitisation of voter details collected through enumeration forms in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal.

see more..