Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) said Taxation rate on natural gas is higher in Meghalaya than most of the state as he urged the State Government to bring reform with regards to taxation on Natural Gas. Addressing the media after hosting the first Continue Reading
79 hard to reach villages in Meghalaya; Residents battle lack of health facilities, inadequate transportation
For the residents of many villages residing in the hilly terrain of Meghalaya, it is a herculean task to get medical help or even reach a health facility as there are many hard to reach villages still existing in the state. Health Minister Dr. M Ampareen Lyngdoh admitted that there Continue Reading
Recruitment of specialist doctors continues to be challenging for Meghalaya: Ampareen
Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday said recruitment of specialist doctors continues to be challenging for the state of Meghalaya. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said there continues to be this big gap between availability of specialists and requirement of specialists. “Hence, the government of Meghalaya has initiated the Continue Reading
Ampareen chairs meeting with Health Advisory Board
Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday chaired a meeting with the Health Advisory Board and discussed issues related to commercial sex workers and training of traditional healers. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said, “The Advisory Board now will look at these two important segments and give valuable advice to the Continue Reading
Will NPP able to unseat Pala?
Keeping their finger cross as the litmus test set for the ruling NPP during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the party’s leadership makes all effort to unseat the three time MP from Congress Vincent Pala. National People’s Party (NPP) national general secretary in-charge finance James K Sangma on Friday Continue Reading
Consultative meeting with local people of East Jaintia Hills will held to discuss railway projects
Stating that not everyone is supporting the idea of having railway in East Jaintia Hills but not everyone is opposing it too, Meghalaya Cabinet minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator from Khliehriāt constituency Kyrmen Shylla on Friday said the representatives of the East Jaintia Hills will hold a consultative Continue Reading
Winter Capital demand likely to be an issue during Lok Sabha polls: James
National People’s Party (NPP) national general secretary in-charge finance James K Sangma, on Friday, admitted that the demand for Winter Capital in Tura will be an issue during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, even as he expressed confidence that Tura MP Agatha Sangma will be able to retain her seat. Continue Reading
CM asks police, politicians and Govt officials to be fair and have balanced approach towards people
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday asked the police, politicians and the Government officials to be fair and have a balanced approach towards people. Addressing the gathering of law makers, protectors of law and Justice at the advance celebration of International Human Rights Day, the Chief Minister urged them to Continue Reading
Rain playing spoiler: Me.gong festival postponed to December 8
‘Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day.’ Rain plays spoiler as the musical performances scheduled for the first day of the Me.gong festival postponed due to the incessant rainfall. The attendees at the event were disheartened as the first day of the festival was postponed, however, the organisers were prompt to Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt yet to address around 5 issues raised by Harijan Panchayat Committee
The state Government is yet to address all the issues raised by the Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) during its meeting with the state Government on Thursday. Informing this Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) Secretary Gurjit Singh said as many as five issues are yet to be addressed by the Government. Continue Reading