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
Marcuise N. Marak Demands Apology from N. Biren Singh for Remarks on Late PA Sangma
Marcuise N. Marak, the Working President of the National People’s Party (NPP) in Garo Hills and a cabinet minister, has called for an apology from former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh after he invoked the late PA Sangma, the founding father of the NPP, in a recent political Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Mawsynram Set to Get Rain Museum, a Tribute to the Wettest Place on Earth
EXCLUSIVE Deep within the mist-laden hills of Meghalaya, where the clouds embrace the land in an eternal waltz, lies Mawsynram—the wettest place on Earth. Here, the rain is not merely an event; it is a way of life. The ceaseless rhythm of raindrops on rooftops forms a symphony that Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government Likely to Notify Vehicle Scrappage Policy Soon
EXCLUSIVE The Meghalaya government is in the final stages of formulating a Vehicle Scrappage Policy, with sources indicating that it will soon be brought before the cabinet for approval. “The policy is at its final stage,” an official from the transport department confirmed. However, the government has yet to decide Continue Reading
MePDCL Extends One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme 2025 Until April 30, 2025
Shillong, 31 March 2025 – The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has announced the extension of its One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme 2025 for an additional month, offering consumers more time to clear their outstanding electricity dues. Initially set to conclude on March 31, 2025, the scheme will now Continue Reading
Political Tensions Rise as Biren Singh Accuses Conrad Sangma of Meddling in Manipur
Tensions between former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma have reached a boiling point, marking a fresh political flare-up in the Northeast. Accusing Sangma of interfering in Manipur’s internal affairs, Singh alleged that the Meghalaya leader is using the ongoing crisis for “political posturing.” Continue Reading
Former GNLA Commander Laden Ch. Sangma Arrested After 15 Years for Teacher’s Murder
In a significant breakthrough, the North Garo Hills Police have arrested former GNLA (Garo National Liberation Army) Area Commander Laden Ch. Sangma alias Chenang, the prime accused in the brutal murder of a school teacher in 2012. After evading law enforcement for over a decade, Sangma was apprehended in Baghmara, Continue Reading
Reconnaissance survey for Bauxite in Garo Hills
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), North Eastern Region, has intensified its mineral exploration efforts in Meghalaya, uncovering significant potential for bauxite, limestone, and rare earth elements. “GSI has recently found some indication for occurrence of bauxite in Garo Hills where right now we are doing a reconnaissance survey,” said Continue Reading