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
Meghalaya Education Department Pushes for APAAR IDs
The Meghalaya Education Department has urged schools to expedite the implementation of APAAR IDs for students, aiming to streamline academic tracking and administrative efficiency. The directive came during a high-level education review meeting chaired by Commissioner and Secretary of the Education Department, Vijay Mantri, on Friday. Director of School Continue Reading
Meghalaya Education Department Considers School Clustering to Streamline System
With Meghalaya housing over 14,500 schools, the Education Department is considering a restructuring initiative through the clustering of schools to enhance administrative and academic efficiency. Commissioner and Secretary of the Education Department, Vijay Mantri, on Friday called a major review meeting where consolidation of schools was a key agenda. Continue Reading
Meghalaya Scrutinizes Unrecognized Schools Amid Growing Education Concerns
Meghalaya is facing a pressing issue with nearly 500 unrecognized schools operating across the state, despite these institutions holding UDISE codes. The Education Department has acknowledged that the problem stems from legacy practices where government documents were issued without strict regulatory compliance, and the matter is now under closer scrutiny. Continue Reading
Ex-militants Yet to Receive Promised Rehabilitation: Bernard Marak
Shillong, February 14: Former ANVC-B leader and BJP Vice President Bernard N Marak has alleged that ex-militants who surrendered their arms have not received the promised rehabilitation package and livelihood assistance from the government. He stated that many former members of militant organizations, including GNLA, ANVC, and ANVC-B, are still Continue Reading
Marcuise Denies Illegal Coal Mining in South Garo Hills Amid Allegations
Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) 2.0 government spokesperson Marcuise N Marak has dismissed claims of illegal coal mining and transportation in South Garo Hills, asserting that no such activities are taking place on the ground. His statement comes despite findings by a Meghalaya High Court-appointed committee, led by retired Justice B.P. Continue Reading
Marcuise Dismisses Claims of GNLA Regrouping, Highlights Govt’s Development Efforts
Shillong, February 13: Williamnagar MLA and Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak has categorically denied claims of any attempt to regroup the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a militant outfit that once posed a serious security threat in Meghalaya. The GNLA was effectively dismantled following the death of its leader, Sohan Continue Reading
CM Sangma Holds Meghalaya’s First Pre-Budget Consultation, Highlights Growth, Fiscal Reforms, and Public Engagement
Shillong, February 12, 2025 – Chief Minister Sangma chaired Meghalaya’s first-ever Pre-Budget Consultation for FY 2025-26 with key stakeholders in Shillong. The government also presented the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) trajectory from 2011 to 2024, highlighting an average growth rate of 16.2% between 2020-21 and 2023-24. Addressing fiscal Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government Increases Education Budget by 14%, Announces New Colleges and Infrastructure Push
Shillong, February 12, 2025 – The Meghalaya government has increased funding for the Education Department by 14% for FY 2024, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the sector. As part of this initiative, the state plans to establish 8-9 new government colleges across various disciplines to improve access to higher Continue Reading
Shillong Medical College to Open This Year, Tura Faces Manpower Hurdles: CM
Shillong, February 12, 2025:- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has announced that the Shillong Medical College will become operational this year, marking a significant milestone for the state’s healthcare sector. However, he acknowledged that the government is facing challenges in making Tura Medical College functional due to a shortage Continue Reading