In a significant development, the Meghalaya government has constituted an All-Party Committee to deliberate and discuss on the matter related to the Railways connectivity in the state. The move aims to address the long-debated issue of railway connectivity and its implications for Meghalaya. “The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government Sets Up All-Party Committee to Discuss Winter Capital in Tura
In a significant move, the Meghalaya government has constituted an All-Party Committee to deliberate on the establishment of a Winter Capital in Tura. In the notification, it is said, “The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to constitute an All-Party Committee comprising of recognized and registered Political Parties to discuss matter Continue Reading
Fire Guts Assam-Type House Near Tribal Research Institute, Mawlai
A devastating fire broke out at around 1:30 PM at an Assam-type house belonging to a Mali at the Tribal Research Institute, Arts and Culture Office, Mawlai. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, intensified when a gas cylinder exploded. Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Continue Reading
HBDRF Writes to CM Alleges No Ground Inspection by Regional Committee
The Hynniewtrep Border Disputed Redressal Forum (HBDRF) has submitted a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma stating that media reports indicate the government is in the final stages of resolving the second phase of the boundary dispute, with the Regional Committee of Block-1 preparing to submit its findings. However, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s China Gambit? Hek Fires Back with Strong Warning
Senior BJP legislator from Meghalaya, AL Hek, on Wednesday delivered a scathing rebuke against any external interference in India’s internal affairs, making it clear that such actions would not be tolerated under any circumstances. “Anybody talking against the Nation cannot be tolerated. Anybody. That also people from outside, the people Continue Reading
Hek Defends Demand for Smaller States Amid Escalating Northeast Political Row
Senior BJP legislator from Meghalaya, AL Hek, on Wednesday, asserted that the demand for smaller states in the Northeast is justified and should not be seen as contentious. He dismissed any notion of political rivalry between the BJP and NPP, emphasizing his focus on the people of Meghalaya. “This is Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Ryndia Secures GI Tag, Marking a Milestone for Indigenous Textiles
Meghalaya’s rich textile heritage has achieved a significant milestone with the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag being awarded to Ryndia, the state’s handwoven, handspun, naturally dyed, and organically produced fabric. The recognition, granted by the Geographical Indications Registry under the Intellectual Property Office, Government of India, also extends to Meghalaya Continue Reading
China’s Shadow Over Bangladesh Sparks Security Fears in Meghalaya
The President of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), Roy Kupar Synrem, has voiced grave concerns over the security of Meghalaya and the broader Northeastern region, warning of escalating threats due to unchecked illegal immigration and shifting geopolitical dynamics involving China and Bangladesh. Reacting to the development, Synrem warned of dire Continue Reading
No Issuance of New Liquor Licences in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Excise Minister Kyrmen Shylla has informed that a temporary halt on the issuance of new liquor licences for both retail shops and bonded warehouses, citing the need for a comprehensive review of their locations and regulatory compliance. The decision aims to assess the suitability of existing outlets and to Continue Reading
NEHU Students Union Submits Memorandum to Meghalaya Government
The North-Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) on Tuesday met Health Minister Dr. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh to press for urgent intervention in the prolonged leadership vacuum at NEHU, citing nearly five months without a Vice-Chancellor. NEHUSU General Secretary Toniho Kharsati informed that the union has submitted a memorandum addressing the Continue Reading