Shillong, Feb 2, 2025: Power Minister AT Mondal has asserted that Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) is on the path to revival, with the government working towards making it financially self-sufficient. Efforts are being made to clear pending dues to various utilities at the earliest, with plans to settle all Continue Reading
Centre Scrutinizing NEHU Inquiry Report, Meghalaya Awaits Next Steps
Meghalaya Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on Friday informed that the Ministry of Education is scrutinizing the report submitted by the two-member inquiry committee investigating allegations of mismanagement and administrative failures against the incumbent Vice Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU). He stated that the Centre would first assess the Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government to Introduce Robotics and AI in School Curriculum
The Meghalaya government is set to integrate robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies into the school curriculum as part of an ongoing revision of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the State Curriculum Framework (SCF). Chief Secretary DP Wahlang confirmed that alongside these updates, students will gain exposure to Continue Reading
Meghalaya Chief Secretary Inaugurates STEM Lab, Soil Carbon Detection Unit, Urges Enhanced Collaboration with NECTAR & NESAC
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