Minister Incharge of Tourism Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday informed that around 200 vendors with the necessary documentation will be relocated by November 2024, after which the Khyndailad area will become a pedestrian-only zone with no space for hawking. He assured that the identified vendors would be moved to designated Continue Reading
WKH Regional Committee Awaits Assam’s Response to Finalize Langpih Sector Discussions
Paul Lyngdoh, Chairman of the Regional Committee for West Khasi Hills, on Tuesday confirmed that despite repeated outreach, Meghalaya has not received a response from Assam regarding recent attempts to finalize discussions on the Langpih sector. “We have made efforts to contact our counterparts in Assam. I have also Continue Reading
UDP to Stay Away from Gambegre Bye-Election, Cites Limited Presence in Garo Hills
The United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya has announced its decision to stay away from the upcoming Gambegre bye-election scheduled for November 13. UDP leader Paul Lyngdoh confirmed the decision, explaining the party’s limited presence in the region. “We are staying away from the bye polls, meaning we have Continue Reading
Meghalaya Set to Launch “Tourism Buddy Scheme” to Enhance Visitor Experience
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced Tuesday that Meghalaya will soon introduce a “Tourism Buddy Scheme” to deploy trained local youth in popular tourist destinations across the state. “We are shortly coming up with a scheme called Tourism Buddy for deployment of youths, who will be given short-duration training to Continue Reading
DoNER Minister Scindia to Open Cherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya, Literary Icons to Grace Shillong Lit Fest
Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced Tuesday that the DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will inaugurate the prestigious two-day Cherry Blossom Festival on November 15, alongside Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Lyngdoh himself. “The two-day Cherry Blossom festival, which is a prestigious event that has a brand of its own, will Continue Reading
Meghalaya Tourism Sector Reaches New Heights with Major Projects in 2025
Meghalaya’s tourism is set to reach new heights, with Shillong emerging as the most preferred destination for 2025, said Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh during a major review session on Tuesday. “The major review done today was on tourism, which you are all aware is now touching a new level with Continue Reading
India’s Relationship with Neighbors Strong and Growing, Says Minister Margherita
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, affirmed India’s robust ties with neighboring countries, emphasizing that these relationships are built on mutual respect, trade, and cultural exchange. “India has cordial relationships with each and every neighboring country. Trade and commerce, people-to-people relations, and bilateral collaboration are Continue Reading
Rozgar Mela Brings Employment Opportunities to Youth Nationwide, with 207 Appointment Letters Distributed in Meghalaya
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, distributed 207 appointment letters as part of the Rozgar Mela in Shillong on Tuesday. The event marked a milestone in employment generation, offering positions to youth across multiple government departments, including the Railways and Department of Posts, as part Continue Reading
State Government Increases Dearness Allowance to 46% for Over 90,000 Employees and Pensioners
The state government has announced a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees, raising it from 43% to 46%, effective from July 1, 2024. This increase is set to benefit more than 90,000 state government employees and pensioners, according to an official statement released on Monday. Continue Reading
YFPHR Appeals for United Stand Against Mining on 4th Anniversary of Anti-Uranium Activist Spility Lyngdoh Langrin
SHILLONG, OCT 28: The Youth’s Forum for Protection of Human Rights (YFPHR) on Monday appealed to the people of North Eastern region to join hand together to fight against any forms of Mining and Land grabbing in the name of development which violates the rights of the indigenous peoples and its self determination Continue Reading