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
Minister Justifies Unannounced Shutdown as Necessary Step Toward Power Revamp
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