Shillong, Dec 11: Facing backlash from opposition parties, Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has defended the state government’s decision to declare a holiday for all schools in Shillong on Tuesday. The holiday coincided with the highly anticipated Bryan Adams concert at the Polo Grounds, which marked the start of Continue Reading
UDP and HSPDP to Contest District Council Elections Separately, RDA Remains Intact
Shillong, Dec 11: The United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP), both key constituents of the Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA), have decided to contest the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) separately. Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government Set to Fill Over 1,000 Vacancies in Education
Shillong, Dec 11: Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam Sangma has announced the introduction of science streams in five government colleges and commerce streams in three colleges, creating 258 posts in the process. He further revealed that the state government is set to announce over 1,000 to 1,300 vacancies across various government Continue Reading
NPP Leader Rakkam A Sangma Suggests High-end Hotels Near Assam Border to Serve Beef
Shillong, Dec 11: National People’s Party (NPP) leader and Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has suggested the establishment of high-end hotels along the Assam-Meghalaya border to cater to beef lovers affected by the Assam government’s ban on beef consumption. Talking to Mediapersons, the NPP leader said, “Since the Assam government Continue Reading
Meghalaya BJP MLA Sanbor Shullai Seeks Assam CM’s Intervention Over Beef Ban Concerns
Shillong, Dec 11: BJP legislator from South Shillong Constituency, Sanbor Shullai, has written to Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, raising concerns over the implications of Assam’s recent beef ban on Meghalaya. Shullai highlighted how the issue has been misused by opposition parties to create a narrative suggesting that Continue Reading
Bryan Adams Rocks Shillong: Electrifying Performance Draws Around 50,000 Fans
Legendary musician Bryan Adams captivated a crowd of around 50,000 with an unforgettable performance at Shillong’s JN Stadium, Polo. The atmosphere was electric as fans from all walks of life gathered to witness the global icon perform some of his greatest hits. The event was graced by the presence of Continue Reading
Meghalaya Geo-Tags Over 6,000 Water Sources Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise N. Marak announced on Tuesday that Meghalaya is geo-tagging over 6,000 water sources as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The initiative aims to safeguard critical water sources and ensure better monitoring of the JJM scheme’s implementation. The Minister revealed that last year, Continue Reading
Meghalaya Achieves 78.59% Toilet Construction Under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin
Shillong, Dec 10: Meghalaya’s Minister in-charge of PHE, Marcuise N. Marak, announced on Tuesday that the state has achieved 78.59% progress in building both individual and community toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBMG). Speaking at a press conference in Shillong, organized to mark the conclusion of the “Hamara Continue Reading
Mawkyrwat’s Nativity School Celebrates 50 Years: CM Sangma Joins Grand Closing Ceremony
Shillong,10th December 2024: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today, attended the Closing Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Nativity Higher Secondary School, Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills. Renikton L. Tongkhar, MLA and Carnes Sohshang, MDC, EM of KHADC and Principal of the school, Fr Alphonsus Wahlang were also present Continue Reading
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Key Policies and Amendments for State Development
Shillong, Dec 9: The Meghalaya Cabinet, in its meeting on Monday, approved several significant policies and amendments aimed at bolstering the state’s infrastructure, governance, and services. Among the major decisions was the approval of the Operation & Maintenance Policy & Manual for the Rural Water Supply System under the Jal Continue Reading