Shillong, Feb 4: Several areas in Shillong, including Umpling and Lapalang, are facing unannounced power shutdowns, drawing widespread criticism from the public on social media. Responding to the backlash, Power Minister A.T. Mondal defended the shutdowns, stating, “This is for the benefit of the consumers only, for the benefit of Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s All New C&RD Blocks Await Office Infrastructure
Shillong, Feb 3, 2025: The Meghalaya government recently created the 56th Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Block, however, concerns have emerged regarding the operational status of several block offices. Many of these newly established C&RD blocks lack proper office infrastructure, raising questions about their functionality. C&RD Minister A.T. Mondal, when Continue Reading
Meghalaya to Launch Climate-Resilient Water Harvesting Project with ADB Support
Shillong, Feb 3,2025: Meghalaya is set to enhance its water security and combat climate change with the construction of 532 water storage facilities under the Climate-Adaptive Community-Based Water Harvesting Project. Funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the initiative targets rural areas most affected by erratic rainfall and prolonged dry Continue Reading
Meghalaya Awaits Ministry of Power’s Clearance for Smart Meter Project
Shillong, Feb 2, 2025: Meghalaya is awaiting clearance from the Ministry of Power before proceeding with the Smart Meter project. Power Minister AT Mondal stated, “We have already tendered out, our discovered rate is quite high, though it is almost similar as compared to other Northeastern states. We have Continue Reading
MeECL on the Path to Revival, Government Aims for Financial Stability
Shillong, Feb 2, 2025: Power Minister AT Mondal has asserted that Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) is on the path to revival, with the government working towards making it financially self-sufficient. Efforts are being made to clear pending dues to various utilities at the earliest, with plans to settle all Continue Reading
Centre Scrutinizing NEHU Inquiry Report, Meghalaya Awaits Next Steps
Meghalaya Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on Friday informed that the Ministry of Education is scrutinizing the report submitted by the two-member inquiry committee investigating allegations of mismanagement and administrative failures against the incumbent Vice Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU). He stated that the Centre would first assess the Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government to Introduce Robotics and AI in School Curriculum
The Meghalaya government is set to integrate robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies into the school curriculum as part of an ongoing revision of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the State Curriculum Framework (SCF). Chief Secretary DP Wahlang confirmed that alongside these updates, students will gain exposure to Continue Reading
Meghalaya Chief Secretary Inaugurates STEM Lab, Soil Carbon Detection Unit, Urges Enhanced Collaboration with NECTAR & NESAC
Meghalaya Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on Friday emphasized the need for greater collaboration between the state government and key institutions such as the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC). Acknowledging that these institutions have been underutilized, he assured that Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Expresses Concern Over Fossil Theft, Calls for Cooperation
Shillong, January 30: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has termed the recent fossil theft incident as “sad and unfortunate,” emphasizing the challenges faced by the government in securing the site due to land ownership complexities. Speaking on the matter, Sangma explained that the land in question falls under the Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Acknowledges Illegal Mining Occurred Due to Lack of Transition, Says Three Miners Granted Final Approval
Shillong, January 30: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday admitted that illegal mining had taken place due to the absence of a transition period before the National Green Tribunal’s complete ban on coal mining in the state but maintained that action was taken wherever violations were detected. Continue Reading