Cabinet Minister and Phulbari legislator Abu Taher Mondal on Thursday said that the stretch of AMPT road from Agia to Phulbari is a fit case for converting into a national highway. Speaking to reporters, Mondal said, “I have already discussed with the deputy chief minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Continue Reading
IIT Guwahati submits report on proposed retrofitting of Umiam Bridge
Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal on Thursday informed that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has submitted a report on the study related to the proposed retrofitting of the Umiam Bridge. Speaking to reporters, Mondal said that the report is now being studied by a technical committee comprising Continue Reading
No proposal from Meghalaya Govt side for creation of new C&RD blocks: Mondal
Minister in-charge Community & Rural Development Abu Taher Mondal on Thursday said there is no proposal from the government side for the creation of new C&RD blocks. Speaking to reporters, Mondal said, “As and when the government receives representation from various constituencies for creation of new blocks, the government Continue Reading
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri presents Green Ribbon Champions award to Govt of Meghalaya
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday presented the Green Ribbon Champions award for outstanding environmental commitment to the Government of Meghalaya. The award was received by Minister in-charge Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ampareen Lyngdoh at the 5th Edition of SDG Summit held in New Continue Reading
HNLC accepts resignation of its vice prez Manbhalang Jyrwa; appoints Teimiki Laloo as new vice chairman
The proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on Thursday accepted the resignation of its vice chairman Manbhalang Jyrwa aka Suifyan A Hazarika and appointed Teimiki Laloo as the new vice chairman. HNLC general secretary-cum-publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw in a statement said, “We are delighted to formally announce that Sufiyan Continue Reading
Rikman G Momin to take charge of Meghalaya BJP on Oct 3rd, dismisses division within BJP
Exclusive Scripts published here are subject to copyright Meghalaya BJP President Rikman G Momin will take charge on October 3rd. Dismissing all talks of division within the state BJP, Momin told Meghalaya News 24 that his main objective is to take all party workers along as the BJP gears up for the Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt to revive Kali Kit Kot mobile library project
Exclusive Scripts published here are subject to copyright Minister incharge of Art and culture Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday said the state Government plans to revive Kali Kit Kot project- the mobile library. Talking to Meghalaya News 24, Lyngdoh said, the state Government has already put words to National Book Continue Reading
KHADC CEM alleges nexus between AITC and VPP
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) chief Pyniaid Sing Syiem on Wednesday alleged that there was a nexus between the All India Trinamool Congress (or TMC) with the Voice of the People Party (VPP) in the just concluded 2023 Assembly elections in the state. The KHADC chief, who was Continue Reading
Toys craft fair- an effort to popularise the usage of local indigenous handmade toys
Exclusive With the Indian market flooded with plastic and Chinese toys, the efforts are on to popularise the usage of local indigenous handmade toys. The Toys craft fair was inaugurated by Santa Merry Shylla, Chairperson Meghalaya Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited at State Central Library premises. Talking to Continue Reading
Kongthong recieves Best Tourism Village (Bronze)’ award
Kongthong, the enchanting whistling village nestled in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Best Tourism Village (Bronze)’ award at the National Tourism Awards 2023 by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. This remarkable recognition was bestowed upon Kongthong by the Government of India, at Continue Reading