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Meghalaya
Meghalaya, meaning ‘abode of clouds’, is a state of Northeast India. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: The United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and the Garo Hills on 21 January 1972. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1. The state is the wettest region of India, with the wettest areas in the southern Khasi Hills recording an average of 12,000 mm of rain a year. About 70 percent of the state is forested. The Meghalaya subtropical forests eco region encompasses the state; its mountain forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south. The forests are notable for their biodiversity of mammals, birds, and plants.
Meghalaya has many rivers. Most of these are rainfed and seasonal. The important rivers in the Garo Hills region are Ganol, Daring, Sanda, Bandra, Bugai, Dareng, Simsang, Nitai and the Bhupai. The highest point in Meghalaya is Shillong Peak, which is a prominent IAF station in the Khasi Hills overlooking the city of Shillong. It has an altitude of 1961 m.
Tribal people make up the majority of Meghalaya's population. The Khasis are the largest group, followed by the Garos then the Jaintias. These were among those known to the British as ‘hill tribes.’ Other groups include the Hajongs, the Biates, the Koches and related Rajbongshis, the Boros, Dimasa, Kuki, Lakhar, Tiwa, Karbi, Rabha and Nepali.
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Raja Raghuvanshi ‘Returns’? Family Names Newborn After Murder Victim
Months after the brutal murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, his family in Indore believes he has returned.
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Biker death case: 3 Delhi Jal Board officials suspended, Court orders release of builder in Noida techie case
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Hadi Murder Accused Surfaces In Dubai, Debunks Yunus Govt’s ‘Fled To India’ Claim
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Bangladesh Political Crisis: NCP Revolt Over Jamaat Alliance, India Rejects Dhaka Claim
On this Special Report, India Today's Pranay Upadhyay tracks the major political crisis in Bangladesh as the National Citizens' Party (NCP) faces a revolt over its alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. Prominent leader Dr. Tasnim Jara has resigned, citing the party's deviation from its reformist roots. The bulletin also covers the Dhaka Police's claim that the killers of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi fled to Meghalaya, a charge India denies. Meanwhile, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemns the lynching of Hindus Deepu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal, urging the Yunus government to ensure minority safety.
Conrad Sangma launches ‘One North East’ bloc, calls for regional unity
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Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Bihar CM: PM Modi, NDA Chief Ministers Attend Ceremony
This special report covers the oath-taking ceremony of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of Bihar at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The event is marked by the attendance of senior National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, including the Chief Ministers of several states such as Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam, Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh, and Conrad Sangma of Meghalaya. 'All elections NDA is sweeping. It will continue. It gives so much of stability and also progress for the nation,' said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who was present at the event. The bulletin also discusses the exchange of governance models within the NDA, noting a conversation between Himanta Biswa Sarma and JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, which led to the adoption of an Assam scheme as the Mukhyamantri Rozgar Yojana in Bihar. The presence of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is also highlighted.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Wife, lover and 3 others named in charge sheet
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has concluded its probe into the Meghalaya murder case that occurred on May 23rd. The Meghalaya police have now filed a charge sheet, naming five individuals. The victim's wife, Sonam, and her lover, Raj, are accused of planning the murder, while Akash Rajput, Anand Kurmi, and Vishal Singh have been charged with assisting them. The incident took place while the couple, Raja and Sonam, were on their honeymoon, a trip Sonam had insisted upon. The investigation revealed she allegedly invited her lover and his friends to Meghalaya to execute the plan. The case, which initially began as a search for a missing couple, uncovered a story of betrayal. All five accused have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody.
Why children in the Northeast ride horses to school
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Meghalaya woman slain in front of father
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Why isn’t Namrata Bora’s Death a national headline?
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Honeymoon murder case: Second weapon found, Sonam's mysterious 112 calls probed
In the Shillong honeymoon murder case, police have recovered a second machete near the gorge where Raja Raghuvanshi's body was dumped. Investigators are probing 112 calls made by Sonam to a SIM issued to Sanjay Varma.
Shillong murder case: Police recreate scene, say evidence points to Sonam
The Shillong police have recreated the crime scene of the honeymoon murder case in Saura, Meghalaya. Sonam, Raj, and three other accused were taken to the spot where the incident occurred on May 30th. The police claim to have sufficient evidence against Sonam. The crime scene is near Dong waterfall, known for dense fog and deep ravines. The Meghalaya DGP stated that various angles, including the love angle, are being explored to establish the motive.
Viral video: Raja Raghuvanshi's killers trekking just ahead of him in Meghalaya
The YouTuber who earlier uploaded the final video of Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam trekking in Meghalaya — just hours before Raja was murdered — has now released another clip, claiming it shows the three alleged killers walking ahead of the couple. YouTuber Devendra Singh claimed the three men walking ahead of Raja and Sonam in the video are the same individuals involved in the Indore-based businessman's murder during his honeymoon trip in Meghalaya. He identifies them as Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kurmi, and Akash Rajput. According to Singh, Vishal Chauhan is seen leading the group, the same person who allegedly struck Raja with a machete. Anand Kurmi is walking behind him and can be seen wearing the same T-shirt he had on when he was later arrested by the police. Akash Rajput is seen trailing the group.
Youtuber captures Raja Raghuvanshi's final trek before murder
Youtuber Devender Singh unknowingly captured what may be the last video of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered hours later on May 23 in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: All five accused sent to 8-day police custody
All five accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case have been sent to eight-day police custody by a court in Shillong.
Video: Honeymoon murder victim's mother inconsolable, Sonam's brother hugs her
Sharing the family's grief, Sonam’s brother hugged Raja's mother Uma and broke down.
Meghalaya honeymoon case: Five accused to be produced in Shillong court
Five accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, including Sonam, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, and three hired killers, will be produced in Shillong District Court.