SHILLONG, DEC 2: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma today declared the State as “survey ready” under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G). This is a significant step taken after completing the mapping of Surveyors against each village who will be the key contact in conducting the survey Continue Reading
Meghalaya Extends Government Land Lease to 60 Years to Boost Pvt. Investments
SHILLONG, DEC 2: In a bid to attract private sector participation and drive economic growth, the Meghalaya government has extended the permissible lease period for government land from 30 years to 60 years. The move, approved by the state cabinet, seeks to address investor concerns about the sustainability of returns on Continue Reading
NEHU Classes to Resume Amid Protests Against Vice-Chancellor
SHILLONG, DEC 2: Classes at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) will resume from December 3, following a decision by the North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU-NEHU Unit). However, the unions remain steadfast in their demand for the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.S. Shukla. “Our Continue Reading
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Key Appointments for MNOFSLIA and MSCDRC
SHILLONG, DEC 2: The state Cabinet on Monday approved the appointment of retired Meghalaya Agriculture Service (MAC) officer M Lyngdoh Suiam as chief administrative officer of the Meghalaya Natural & Organic Farming Society for Livelihood and Innovation in Agriculture (MNOFSLIA). Addressing media persons, cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh said, “This matter Continue Reading
NEHU Vice Chancellor Extends Leave Till December 14 Following Education Ministry’s Extension to Inquiry Committee
December 2, Shillong: Prof. PS Shukla, Vice Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), has extended his leave by another 15 days following the Education Ministry’s decision to grant a 15 days extension to the inquiry committee investigating allegations of mismanagement and administrative lapses at the university. Explaining his decision, Continue Reading
Pala claims ‘In Touch’ with State TMC leaders; Dr. Mukul Sangma Dismisses Speculation, Urges Public to Wait for Clarity
EXCLUSIVE Scripts publish here are subject to copyright Amid ongoing speculation, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala has claimed that he remains in touch with his former colleague, Dr. Mukul Sangma, and continues to encourage leaders who left Congress to return. However, Pala emphasized that the Continue Reading
Speculations Rise Over Meghalaya TMC President Charles Pyngrope’s Political Future
In the face of growing speculation about his political allegiance, Meghalaya Trinamool Congress (TMC) President Charles Pyngrope has clarified that leaving the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) would lead to his disqualification as an MLA under the anti defection law. Pyngrope, who is the lone TMC legislator from the Khasi-Jaintia Continue Reading
Congress to Announce Candidates for KHADC, JHADC Before Christmas
EXCLUSIVE Scripts published here are subject to copyright Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief Vincent H. Pala has disclosed that the party plans to announce candidates for at least 50% of the seats in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and 30% in the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Continue Reading
Education Ministry Gives NEHU Inquiry Panel 15-Day Extension to Submit Report; Committee Requests Academic Progress Data
The Ministry of Education has granted a 15-day extension to the two-member inquiry committee, comprising former UGC Chairman DP Singh and former Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Dilip Chandra Nath, to finalize its report on allegations of mismanagement and administrative lapses at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU). In a letter addressed to Continue Reading
Congress Focuses on Garo Hills Recovery Post-Mukul Sangma’s Departure, Says Deborah
Deborah C. Marak, Working President of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee, outlined the party’s strategy for revitalizing its presence in Garo Hills following significant setbacks and the challenges faced by the party in Garo Hills following the departure of Dr. Mukul Sangma and his supporters. She explained that the Continue Reading