Cabinet Approves Scheme for Rs 2 Lakh Aid to District Task Forces for MRSSA Implementation

SHILLONG, OCT 18: The Cabinet on Friday approved  operationalization of the Meghalaya Residents Safety & Security Act (MRSSA), the Cabinet decided to put in place

Govt Committee Headed by Tourism Director Urges Taxi Associations to Submit Written Suggestions

SHILLONG, OCT 18: The government constituted committee headed by director of tourism Cyril Diengdoh on Friday asked the tourist taxi associations to submit their suggestions

BJP to Contest Gambegre Bye-Elections, Candidate Announcement Expected Soon

SHILLONG, OCT 17: Senior Meghalaya BJP leader AL Hek said that the party will be contesting the upcoming Gambegre bye-elections. He informed that the state

Expansion of Shillong Airport to Transform Tourism Sector, Says Minister Paul Lyngdoh

  Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh highlighted on Thursday that the expansion of Shillong Airport is set to be a significant game changer for the state

Construction of Shillong Ropeway Project Set to Begin in November: Govt

SHILLONG, OCT 17: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced on Thursday that the long-anticipated Shillong ropeway project is set to begin construction by mid-November. The project,

Manipur Unrest Shifts Drug Trafficking Route to Meghalaya, Says Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh

  Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh sounded an alarm on Thursday, claiming that drug trafficking routes have shifted to Meghalaya, attributing the issue to the

Shillong to Host Bryan Adams Concert on December 10

Shillong, November 20, 2024: Iconic musician Bryan Adams is set to perform in Shillong on December 10 as part of his India tour. Speaking about the event, Tourism Director Cyril V. Deingdoh said, “Bryan Adams is playing in various locations across India, but a lot of people want to come Continue Reading

Turkish Ambassador and author Firat Sunel Attends Shillong Literary Festival

Turkish Ambassador and author Firat Sunel captivated audiences at the Shillong Literary Festival with his exploration of historical fiction centered around migration. Speaking on the concluding day of the festival, Sunel participated in a session titled The Lighthouse Family: A Candid Conversation alongside Mr. Cyril V.D. Diengdoh, IAS. During an Continue Reading

Railway Project in East Jaintia Hills Hinges on People’s Approval, Says Minister

  SHILLONG, November 20, 2024: UDP leader and Cabinet Minister Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday stated that the decision on introducing a railway line in East Jaintia Hills district should ultimately rest with the people of the district. Speaking to media persons, Shylla said that due to paucity of time, the Continue Reading

Kyrmen Shylla Confident of Scientific Mining Resuming Soon in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, NOV 20: Cabinet Minister and UDP leader Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday expressed optimism that the Meghalaya government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, will soon ensure the commencement of scientific mining in the state.   Speaking on the issue, Shylla said, “When it comes to coal, Continue Reading

NEHUSU Temporarily Suspends Hunger Strike After 16 Days, Agitation to Continue

Shillong, November 20, 2024: The North-Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) has temporarily suspended its indefinite hunger strike after 16 days, citing health concerns and requests from teachers, community leaders, and medical professionals. Despite this suspension, the agitation will persist until their primary demand—the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla—is Continue Reading

Meghalaya CM Inspects Key Urban Development Projects in New Shillong Township

Shillong, November 20, 2024: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today inspected various ongoing urban projects in New Shillong Township, including the second phase of the IT Park, a 400-seater Working Women’s Hostel, the New Secretariat, the Skill Park, and the Prime Innovation Hub. He also reviewed progress on the Continue Reading

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma Inaugurates Shillong Integrated Command & Control Centre

Shillong, November 20, 2024: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the Shillong Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) at Umsawli, New Shillong Township, describing it as the “brain of the city’s operations.” The ₹226.08 crore facility is designed to enhance city surveillance, emergency response, and helpdesk services while streamlining Continue Reading

Rakkam Expresses Concern Over NEHU Students’ Health, Urges End to Hunger Strike

SHILLONG, NOV 19: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Tuesday voiced his concern over the deteriorating health of the agitating students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), who have been on hunger strike for over 15 days. Sangma urged the students to reconsider their protest, pointing out that the Centre Continue Reading

NEHU Vice Chancellor Hints at Postponement of Semester Exams to February

The Vice-Chancellor in charge of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Prof. Nirmalendu Saha, has indicated that the upcoming semester examinations, initially scheduled for the first week of December, are likely to be postponed to February due to the ongoing agitation and the loss of class time.   “We have already Continue Reading

NEHU Internal Committee to Submit Report Amidst Ongoing Student Hunger Strike

The Vice-Chancellor in charge of North Eastern Hill University (Incharge), Prof. Nirmalendu Saha, informed that the stakeholders’ internal enquiry committee comprising students and faculty will submit its report on allegations of mismanagement and administrative lapses within the university by this evening. This report will subsequently be forwarded to the two-member Continue Reading

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