SHILLONG, MAR 12: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Wednesday informed that 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been sanctioned for the state. Sangma in his reply said,”We have also proposed setting up four Center of Excellence for Sports and we are awaiting the Centre’s approval.” He informed that Continue Reading
Vehicle Set Ablaze by Unknown Miscreants
A vehicle belonging to Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation was set on fire by unidentified miscreants in the early hours of the morning. According to police reports, the incident occurred at around 2:50 AM in Nongmensong Dongkadiang, where the vehicle was parked along the roadside. Authorities are investigating the matter Continue Reading
KSU Unconvinced by Meghalaya Government’s Promises
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) ‘not satisfied’ with the outcome of the meeting with the state government as the organisation has outrightly rejected the government’s verbal assurances on the controversial State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Act, warning that the legislation poses a direct threat to indigenous land rights and public Continue Reading
Dr. Mukul Sangma Calls for Protection of Indigenous Land
Leader of Opposition and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Parliamentary Party leader Dr. Mukul Sangma has raised serious concerns over the Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, questioning the government’s intentions and its potential impact on indigenous land ownership. Expressing skepticism over the bill, Dr. Sangma emphasized that land Continue Reading
KSU Protests Against MSIPF Act and Railway Project, intercepted by police en route
Shillong witnessed high-voltage protests on Tuesday as the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) marched towards the Meghalaya Assembly, but was intercepted by the police en route. Voicing strong opposition to the proposed amendment of the Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation Act, 2024 (MSIPF) and the introduction of railway lines in the Continue Reading
CM Conrad Sangma Outlines Steps to Mitigate Flood Impact in Meghalaya, Emphasizes Weather Forecasting
SHILLONG, MAR 11: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday told the Assembly that steps are being taken to mitigate the entire impact of floods due to heavy rains in the state. Sangma in his reply said, “Multiple steps are being taken. Wherever we are able to have interventions Continue Reading
Information has Come Centre Agreed to Raise Start-Up Fund for SHGs : CM
SHILLONG, MAR 11: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said the government has requested the Centre to enhance the start-up fund to self help groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM). Sangma said, “We have written to the government of India and we Continue Reading
Sports Minister Assures Survey and Estimates for Key Sports Projects in Mawryngkneng Constituency
SHILLONG, MAR 11: Minister in-charge Sports & Youth Affairs Shakliar Warjri on Tuesday assured that survey and estimates for the different projects in Mawryngkneng constituency will be done. Warjri informed the House that the projects under consideration of the department include – laying of artificial turf, construction of fencing and Continue Reading
Govt. Pushes for Timely Start to Science and Commerce Sessions at Mawphlang and Mahendraganj Colleges
SHILLONG, MAR 11: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said that the academic session of the two Science and Commerce Colleges at Mawphlang and Mahendraganj will have to start so that students do not stand to lose. Sangma in his reply said, “We are aware that the completion of Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Development Not Fueled by Loans, Clarifies CM
SHILLONG, MAR 10: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said that the growth story of Meghalaya has been powered by the state’s own resources and not by borrowings. Sangma while replying to the discussion on budget said, “This entire misconception that our growth story is being driven by Continue Reading