Meghalaya’s Leader of Opposition, Dr. Mukul Sangma, has launched a scathing attack on the state government, accusing it of enabling illegal coal mining despite judicial directives. He alleged that authorities, including the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, have failed in their duty to enforce the National Green Continue Reading
Meghalaya Budget Session to Begin on February 28, CM to Present Budget on March 5
The Budget session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is set to begin on February 28 and will continue for 10 working days until March 13, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma scheduled to present the state budget on March 5. The decision was finalized during the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Continue Reading
Meghalaya Records 176 Cancer Cases Per Lakh, Govt Calls It ‘Big Concern
Meghalaya has one of the highest cancer rates in India, particularly for mouth and oesophagus cancer, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh revealed. Citing data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), she said the state records 176 cancer cases per one lakh population, while East Khasi Hills alone reports 227 Continue Reading
Chief Minister releases Meghalaya Class Readiness Program e-Books
Shillong, 5 Feb 2025: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today, launched the CM Impact Meghalaya Class Readiness Program e-Books for building bridges between grades for greater success. Also present during the launch were Chief Secretary, D P Wahlang, Commissioner & Secretary, Education Vijay Mantri and Chairman, MIDC, James K Sangma. Continue Reading
Govt Committed to Balanced Solutions on Hawker Relocation: Paul
SHILLONG, Feb 5: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday reaffirmed that the hawkers’ association has been actively involved in discussions regarding their relocation. Acknowledging the challenges in accommodating all viewpoints, he emphasized that the government’s primary concern is the welfare of all citizens, ensuring that no single group’s interests impede or Continue Reading
Industrial Pollution in Byrnihat: MSPCB Cracks Down, Highlights Assam’s Role
Byrnihat’s worsening air pollution is primarily caused by industries located across the border in Assam, not Meghalaya, according to Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) Chairman R. Nainamalai, IFS. While Byrnihat in Meghalaya has only two factories under the Red category, Assam has 20 such industries operating near the area, Continue Reading
UDP Reaffirms Stance on Border Dispute, Says Elaka Boundaries Should Define Meghalaya’s Borders
The United Democratic Party (UDP), one of Meghalaya’s largest regional parties, has reiterated its firm stance on the ongoing border dispute with Assam, asserting that the traditional boundaries of elakas should define the state’s territorial limits. “Our stand is very firm that the boundaries of elakas should be the Continue Reading
272 Candidates in Fray for Meghalaya District Council Elections, Only 19 Women Contesting
Shillong, Feb 4: A total of 272 candidates are contesting the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), scheduled for February 21. The counting of votes will take place on February 24. However, the number of women in the fray Continue Reading
Wah Umiam III Hydroelectric Project in Meghalaya Faces Delays Amid Land Issues: Mondal
Minister in charge of Power, AT Mondal, on Tuesday said the implementation of the 85 MW Wah Umiam III hydroelectric project in Nongbah Phali, East Khasi Hills, has been delayed due to unresolved land issues. The project, to be executed by NEEPCO, falls between the Shella and Mawsynram constituencies. Continue Reading
Security Measures Intensified for Upcoming District Council Elections
Shillong, Feb 4: Superintendent of Police (SP) East Khasi Hills District, Vivek Syiem, has informed that an additional five companies of state police have been requested for deployment ahead of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) elections, scheduled for February 21. “Law and Order situation is very much under Continue Reading