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Meghalaya prohibits two-finger test in sexual assault cases, SC informed

In a circular dated June 27, 2024, issued by the state’s Health and Family Welfare Department, all medical practitioners were strictly prohibited from conducting the two-finger test. Disciplinary action would be taken against any medical personnel found violating this directive, the directive added.

Meghalaya advances towards scientific coal mining

Recently, the government received 36 applications for scientific coal mining, of which four have secured prior approval for a mining lease, and 13 have received previous approval for a prospecting license.