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