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
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Key Policy Decisions on SHG Empowerment, Welfare, and Finance
Shillong, January 30: The Meghalaya Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, has approved several key initiatives aimed at strengthening financial access for Self-Help Groups, improving governance, and streamlining administrative processes. One of the major decisions includes the establishment of the Kong Pla Tangka Cooperative Society, a state-level credit Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Rejects Uniform Civil Code, Cites Cultural Diversity
Shillong, January 30: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday asserted that the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is neither practical nor suitable for India, considering the country’s rich cultural and tribal diversity. He clarified that UCC, as a general concept, and UCC as a specific Continue Reading
BSF Thwarts Illegal Border Crossing, Nabs Five in Meghalaya
In a crucial operation along the Indo-Bangladesh border, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya foiled an illegal border crossing on Tuesday night, apprehending four Bangladeshi nationals along with an Indian driver in East Khasi Hills. Acting on intelligence inputs, troops of the 4th Battalion intercepted a Maruti Alto car at Continue Reading
Tura to Receive Adequate Water Supply by 2028
The people of Tura town will soon have access to a dependable and sustainable water supply, with the state government investing approximately ₹398.48 crore to address the town’s persistent water shortages. The project, known as the Tura Greater Urban Water Supply Scheme, is funded by the Government of India through Special Continue Reading
Authorities Launch Investigation into 35-Million-Year-Old Fossil Theft in South Garo Hills
The theft of a rare prehistoric fossil, estimated to be between 35 and 40 million years old, has caused alarm and concern among the residents of Tolegre village in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills. The incident has highlighted serious security concerns regarding the protection of valuable scientific discoveries. A First Information Continue Reading
Justice Katakey Urges Strict Measures on Coal Auction, Lifting, and Illegal Mining in Meghalaya
Shillong, January 28: Justice BP Katakey (retired), appointed by the Meghalaya High Court to lead the committee on coal transportation, has called on the government to submit a proposal within two weeks to limit the extensions granted for depositing bid values in coal auctions. Highlighting potential risks, he Continue Reading
Meghalaya Introduces Game-Based Learning for Children with Model Creative Learning Centre
Shillong, January 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the introduction of game-based learning for children in the state, emphasizing its potential to enhance perceptual, motor, cognitive, and self-regulation skills. Speaking at the inauguration of the Model Creative Learning Centre (MCLC) at Dobakkol in Tura, the Chief Minister said Continue Reading