Shillong, March 23: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has set April 9 as the next date of hearing on the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council’s (HNLC) petition challenging the ban imposed by the Union government. Speaking to reporters, HNLC’s legal counsel, Fernando Shangpliang, said the hearing will take place in Guwahati. Continue Reading
NEHU Students and Staff Demand Immediate Appointment of Acting VC
SHILLONG, MAR 21: With senior-most professor N. Saha on leave, uncertainty looms over the appointment of an acting Vice Chancellor at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) as the Students, teachers has demanded the immediate appointment of an acting vice chancellor. The 48-hour ultimatum given to the Ministry of Education Continue Reading
Meghalaya Cracks Down on Roadside Parking to Ease Traffic Chaos
SHILLONG, MAR 21: In a decisive move to tackle Shillong’s growing traffic congestion, the Meghalaya government is set to enforce a strict ban on roadside parking under the newly implemented Meghalaya Parking Policy for Urban Areas, 2025. Minister-in-Charge of the Urban Affairs Department, Sniawbhalang Dhar, asserted that the days of unchecked Continue Reading
Six Arrested in Karnataka After Meghalaya Students Die in Food Poisoning Tragedy
SHILLONG, MAR 21: Six individuals have been arrested in Karnataka’s Mandya district following a tragic food poisoning incident that claimed the lives of two students from Meghalaya and left several others ill. The Meghalaya government is making arrangements to bring back the affected students. Commissioner & Secretary in-charge of Home Continue Reading
Shillong Cantonment to Install CCTVs, Crack Down on Encroachments and Illegal Activities
SHILLONG, MAR 21: In a decisive move to enhance surveillance and curb illegal activities, the Shillong Cantonment, along with the district administration and local dorbar shnong, conducted a joint inspection at Lum Survey on Friday, identifying key locations for the immediate installation of closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs). “We have done a Continue Reading
Is Shillong Ready for the Big One? State-Level Earthquake Mock Drill Puts Preparedness to the Test
As Shillong sits atop the seismically volatile Shillong Plateau, classified under Seismic Zone V, the looming threat of a high-magnitude earthquake is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when.’ Against this backdrop, a State-Level Earthquake Mock Exercise was conducted to assess Meghalaya’s disaster response capabilities. Organized by the Revenue and Continue Reading
KSU Warns Government Against Railway Plans, Says Thousands Ready to Go to Jail
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has issued a strong warning to the state government, asserting that thousands of its members are prepared to go to jail if the government attempts to push forward the introduction of a railway line in the Khasi and Jaintia regions without implementing stringent anti-influx measures Continue Reading
India Triumphs Over Maldives 3-0 in Historic Shillong Friendly
In a highly anticipated international friendly at the newly renovated Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, India secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives, marking a memorable moment for football fans in the region. The match saw Rahul Bheke open the scoring in the 34th minute, giving India the lead. Continue Reading
Power Minister Assures Regular Appointments in MeECL Once Financial Condition Improves
Amid mounting concerns over vacancies in the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal has assured that regular appointments will be made once the corporation’s financial condition improves. Addressing the pressing issue after a meeting with a delegation from the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Seeks Extension for Aadhaar Linking in SNP, Pushes for Disability Sports Centre in Shillong
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has urged the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to grant the state a six-month extension to complete the enrolment and Aadhaar linking of all beneficiaries under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) through eKYC and facial recognition systems. Meghalaya, known for its pioneering Continue Reading