EXCLUSIVE Meghalaya government has initiated efforts to simplify the process of obtaining licenses and permits for minor minerals such as sand and stone quarrying, to promote legal mining and support small-scale miners. Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home (Police), Prestone Tynsong, informed about the initiative during a media briefing, Continue Reading
Technical Snag Forces Meghalaya Government to Reset Police PET in Two Battalions
EXCLUSIVE The Meghalaya government has announced plans to restart the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for police recruitment at the 1st MLP Battalion in Mawiong, Shillong, and the 4th MLP Battalion in Sohpian. Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home (Police), Prestone Tynsong, cited technical issues during the initial rounds Continue Reading
Stage Set for Vote Counting in Gambegre Bye-Election on Saturday
The counting of votes for the bye-election to the 56-Gambegre Assembly Constituency is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner (Election) in West Garo Hills, Tura. The bypoll, which saw a massive voter turnout of 90.93%, will decide the fate of six candidates. The Election Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt to Introduce SOP on Sirens, Tinted Glasses, and Flickering Lights
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has announced the government’s plan to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regulating the use of sirens, tinted glasses, and flickering lights in the state. The SOP aims to address public grievances and curb the misuse of these devices while balancing safety and security Continue Reading
Five Bangladeshi Nationals Detained During Late-Night Vehicle Check in Zikzak
Meghalaya Police on Thursday night apprehended five Bangladeshi Nationals near KGBV School in Zikzak. According to police on November 21, 2024, at around 11:42 PM, Police conducted a vehicle-checking operation on State Highway 12 near KGBV School in Zikzak led to the interception of a Bolero Pik-up vehicle bearing registration Continue Reading
Hawkers Protest Relocation Move, March to Shillong Municipal Board Office
SHILLONG, NOV 22: Hawkers and street vendors operating in Motphran and Khyndailad area on Friday took out a protest march to the office of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) to oppose the move to relocate them. Speaking to reporters, President of the Meghalaya & Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Continue Reading
Meghalaya BJP Delegation to Meet Union Education Minister Over NEHU Student Agitation
EXCLUSIVE scripts published here are subject to copyright Senior Meghalaya BJP legislator and Cabinet Minister AL Hek announced that he will travel to Delhi on November 24 as part of a state BJP delegation. The team will meet Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to address the concerns raised by Continue Reading
Hek Backs NPP’s Withdrawal in Manipur, Reaffirms BJP-NPP Alliance in Meghalaya
Meghalaya BJP leader and Cabinet Minister AL Hek has backed the National People’s Party’s (NPP) decision to withdraw support from the BJP-led government in Manipur, pointing to the prolonged unrest in the state as justification. Speaking on the matter, Hek remarked, “I am happy and agree with the NPP’s decision Continue Reading
AL Hek Stresses on Resolving Meghalaya-Assam Border Dispute and Cattle Smuggling Issue
SHILLONG, NOV 21: BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek on Thursday said it is the dream of the party to see that the long pending boundary dispute between Meghalaya and Assam is resolved once and for all. Speaking to media persons, Hek said there is need for both Continue Reading
BJP confident of winning Gambegre Bye Polls
SHILLONG, NOV 21: BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek on Thursday expressed confidence that the party will win the Gambegre bye election. The result will be declared on November 23. The party has fielded its state vice president and sitting Tura MDC Bernard N Marak as the candidate. Continue Reading