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Meghalaya gears up for a plastic-free National Games

Shillong, May 14 (UNI) Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Wednesday announced that the 39th National Games, scheduled to be held in Meghalaya would be plastic-free with plans to host a completely eco-firendly event.
This commitment was highlighted in a recent address by the Chief Minister, who shared exciting developments in the state's efforts to combat plastic waste at Nongpiyur Government LP School.
The Chief Minister visited the school and inspected the toilet which was made of single use plastic waste through S.U.P.E.R CAMPAIGN 2024 (Single Use Plastic Eco Recycling) - an initiative by My Meghalaya My Pride & GreenAmmo in collaboration with Directorate of School Education & Literacy and State Project Office SEMAM-Samagra Shiksha, Govt of Meghalaya.
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People of Manipur resolve to protect territorial integrity

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Tripura CM invites educated youths to join politics

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Agartala, June 18 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha invited educated youths to get involved in politics to do good for the country.

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