Meghalaya Chief Secretary D P Wahlang has dismissed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s claim that the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) issues fake degrees, stating there is “no question” of such allegations being true. “USTM is a state university. As far as we are concerned, it Continue Reading
Meghalaya Strengthens Healthcare Access Through Aadhaar-Linked MHIS
Meghalaya has achieved 85% Aadhaar coverage, but only 73% of these are linked to the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS), a crucial initiative designed to provide seamless healthcare benefits. Chief Secretary D P Wahlang emphasized the scheme’s uniqueness, particularly its inclusion of outpatient department (OPD) services, which are typically excluded Continue Reading
Meghalaya Tops Healthcare Spending as CM Inaugurates Apollo Trinity Medical Centre
Meghalaya has become the leading state in the country in terms of healthcare budget allocation, dedicating nearly 9% of its overall expenditure to the sector. Inaugurating the Apollo Trinity Medical Centre at Lower Nongrim Hills, Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma highlighted the government’s commitment to transforming healthcare through digital Continue Reading
Candidate Allegedly Campaigns Beyond Meghalaya’s Borders Ahead of JHADC Elections
Shillong, Feb 18: As Meghalaya prepares for the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) elections on February 21, reports have surfaced of a candidate allegedly campaigning beyond state boundaries, deep inside Assam’s territory. The candidate, along with supporters, purportedly traveled 25 kilometers into West Karbi Anglong district, a disputed area along Continue Reading
Shillong Set to Host International Football Matches in March
Shillong, Feb 18: Intensive preparations are underway as the Government of Meghalaya and the Meghalaya Football Association gear up to host two international football matches featuring the Indian senior men’s team next month. Indian team’s Assistant Coach, Mahesh Gawali, visited Shillong today to inspect the JN Stadium and the practice ground Continue Reading
West Garo Hills DC Seeks Public Input on Governance Challenges via Social Media
Tura, Feb 18: In a move to enhance grassroots governance, the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills has reached out to residents through social media, inviting them to highlight villages or areas facing pressing issues. Through an official post on the district’s Facebook page, Jagdish Chelani, IAS, Deputy Commissioner encouraged Continue Reading
Shillong Cantonment to Undergo Joint Security Survey, Plans for CCTV Surveillance in Motion
Shillong, February 17: After of the District Council elections in Khasi and Jaintia Hills, the Shillong Cantonment Board, in collaboration with the East Khasi Hills Police, is set to conduct a comprehensive security survey aimed at identifying and addressing critical hotspots of illegal activity. Ayush Maurya, CEO of the Shillong Continue Reading
Ed Sheeran Concert Elevates Meghalaya’s Music and Tourism Economy: Paul
Shillong, February 17: Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh said Ed Sheeran’s concert had taken the state’s music industry and concert economy to the next level. “As you know, he’s ranked number two in the world today, and the fact that he openly acknowledged that this was the biggest and the Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Tourism Set for a Landmark Boost with ₹4,000 Crore Investment
Shillong, February 17: Meghalaya is poised for a major tourism transformation, with an investment of over ₹4,000 crore set to reshape the sector over the next two years. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced that the initiative will focus on strengthening infrastructure, expanding key tourism circuits, and adding newly discovered locations Continue Reading
NCP Leaders Visit Tura, Outline Political Strategy for Meghalaya
In a strategic move ahead of key elections, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) General Secretary In-charge Avinash Adik and Coordinator-cum-Observer Sanjay Prajapati visited Tura for discussions with local stakeholders. Acting under the directive of NCP National President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with former Union Minister Praful Patel, Continue Reading