Shillong, November 20, 2024: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the Shillong Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) at Umsawli, New Shillong Township, describing it as the “brain of the city’s operations.” The ₹226.08 crore facility is designed to enhance city surveillance, emergency response, and helpdesk services while streamlining Continue Reading
Rakkam Expresses Concern Over NEHU Students’ Health, Urges End to Hunger Strike
SHILLONG, NOV 19: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Tuesday voiced his concern over the deteriorating health of the agitating students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), who have been on hunger strike for over 15 days. Sangma urged the students to reconsider their protest, pointing out that the Centre Continue Reading
NEHU Vice Chancellor Hints at Postponement of Semester Exams to February
The Vice-Chancellor in charge of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Prof. Nirmalendu Saha, has indicated that the upcoming semester examinations, initially scheduled for the first week of December, are likely to be postponed to February due to the ongoing agitation and the loss of class time. “We have already Continue Reading
NEHU Internal Committee to Submit Report Amidst Ongoing Student Hunger Strike
The Vice-Chancellor in charge of North Eastern Hill University (Incharge), Prof. Nirmalendu Saha, informed that the stakeholders’ internal enquiry committee comprising students and faculty will submit its report on allegations of mismanagement and administrative lapses within the university by this evening. This report will subsequently be forwarded to the two-member Continue Reading
Meghalaya PHE Minister Assures Action on Non-Functional Toilets Along National Highway
SHILLONG, NOV 19: Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise N Marak on Tuesday reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving sanitation in Meghalaya, even as the state has already achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. The Minister assured that all non-functional toilets along the National Highway will be made operational. Continue Reading
Paul Awaits NEHUSU Internal Report on State of Affairs at University, Promises to Tackle Grievances
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister and MDA 2.0 government spokesperson, Paul Lyngdoh, has asked the agitating students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to submit the internal report prepared by the North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) detailing the university’s state of affairs. Lyngdoh assured the students that he would review Continue Reading
Chief Secretary Appeals for Suspension of Hunger Strike Amidst NEHU Crisis
SHILLONG, NOV 19: Chief Secretary DP Wahlang, accompanied by Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang and East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah, on Tuesday met with students of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to address the indefinite hunger strike led by the NEHU Students’ Union (NEHUSU) and Khasi Continue Reading
HNLC Reluctant to Engage in Further Talks: Paul
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister and MDA 2 Government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh confirmed on Monday that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has expressed reluctance to proceed with peace talks, effectively halting negotiations. However, he emphasized that the state government remains open to dialogue and ready to resume discussions if the group Continue Reading
NPP Backs NDA at Centre Despite Withdrawing Support from BJP in Manipur
NPP National President Conrad K Sangma said that the party has withdrawn support from N Biren Singh led Government in Manipur, however, continues to be part of BJP led NDA in the centre. Talking to Mediapersons in Shillong, the NPP Supremo clarified, “We have withdrawn support to the Biren Singh-led Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt to invest close to ₹4000 crore in developing tourism infrastructure across state
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced an ambitious plan by the Meghalaya Government to invest close to ₹4000 crore in developing tourism infrastructure across the state in the coming year. Among the key projects is the much-anticipated Shillong Ropeway, with the foundation stone set to be laid next week. The Continue Reading