The Assembly on Tuesday introduced the Captain Williamson Sangma Technical University (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for the setting up of a state university. “The Captain Williamson Sangma State University (Amendment) Act, 2023 proposes to amend the Captain Williamson Sangma Technical University Act No 17 of 2011…dated 17th October 2011,” Minister in-charge Continue Reading
‘Agni pariksha’ of 2023 is over’: CM on corruption allegation
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday refused to comment on statements made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah tagging Meghalaya as the ‘Most corrupt state’ during the elections. Replying to a short duration discussion moved by VPP legislator from North Shillong Adelbert Nongrum, Continue Reading
Police arrest 2 in connection with murder of Elius Rangdon from Pahammawlein 20th Mile, Ri Bhoi District
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent murder of one Elius Rangdon from Pahammawlein 20th Mile, Ri Bhoi District. This was informed by the Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday. A criminal case was registered at the Nongpoh police station and investigation is Continue Reading
Govt creates portal for reporting of prices of agricultural & horticultural commodities
Minister in-charge Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Ampareen Lyngdoh on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the department has created a portal for reporting of prices of agricultural and horticultural commodities from all districts whereby prices could be tracked daily. She said that the government is planning to actively consider the market Continue Reading
Mukroh part of Meghalaya: CM
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday reiterated that Mukroh is very much within Meghalaya. Replying to a supplementary question raised by opposition VPP legislator from North Shillong Adelbert Nongrum, Sangma said that as per the census code, Mukroh is under the jurisdiction of West Jaintia Hills District. He said Continue Reading
RM Kurbah appointed as new DC
Secretary in-charge Health and Family Welfare RM Kurbah has been appointed as the new deputy commissioner of East Khasi Hills District. This was informed by the Commissioner & Secretary in-charge Personnel & AR (A) R Lyngdoh in a notification issued on Monday. Kurbah was also Director of School Continue Reading
UDP reviews its performance in recently concluded polls
The central executive committee of the United Democratic Party (UDP) today held a meeting to discuss and review the performance of the party in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Speaking to media persons, general secretary of the UDP Jemino Mawthoh said that the party has received reports from different Continue Reading
Centre should send Guv who can speak language spoken by Meghalaya people: Ampareen
Cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Monday said there is need for the Centre should send Governors who can speak the language that is spoken by the people of the state. Speaking to reporters, Ampareen said she was happy that the issue was highlighted once again. In 2018, Ampareen Continue Reading
‘Protest against Guv for addressing Assembly in Hindi is not a new thing’: Dr. Mukul
Former Chief Minister and senior TMC legislator from Songsak constituency, Dr. Mukul M Sangma on Monday said the protest against the Governor for addressing the House in Hindi is not a new thing. Speaking to reporters, the former Chief Minister said it depends on the conscience of the leaders of Continue Reading
Governor Phagu Chauhan addresses Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan on Monday said the State Government is committed to resolve the remaining six areas of difference between Assam and Meghalaya. Addressing the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on the first day of the budget session, the Governor said, “. Based on the reports of the three regional committees, Continue Reading