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
Justice Katakey Directs Coal Audit Committee to Submit Report on Illegal Coal Sources
Shillong, January 28: Justice BP Katakey (retired), appointed by the Meghalaya High Court to oversee coal transportation, has advised the coal audit committee to submit a detailed status report on the sources of coal within a fortnight. “I have advised that coal audit committee to submit the status Continue Reading
Aerial Surveys Crucial to Detect Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya: Justice BP Katakey
Shillong, January 28: Justice BP Katakey (retired), appointed by the Meghalaya High Court to lead the committee on coal transportation, has stressed the importance of aerial surveys to ascertain whether coal beyond the inventoried stock is still available and to determine if illegal mining and transportation continue despite the National Continue Reading
Shillong Hawker Relocation: Deputy CM Emphasizes Legal Procedures and Stakeholder Engagement
Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, addressed the ongoing issue of hawker relocation in Shillong, emphasizing that the state government is following legal procedures while working to build consensus among all stakeholders. Talking to Mediapersons, Dhar said, “About these hawkers, everything we will do accordingly Continue Reading
Massive Fire Ravages A Residence in Jhalupara, Partially Damages A Grocery Shop
Shillong, 27th January 2025: A massive fire broke out in Jhalupara, Shillong, on Monday afternoon, causing extensive damage to a residential property and partially affecting a nearby grocery shop. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. According to police reports, the blaze originated in the home of Continue Reading
Nomination Filing for KHADC and JHADC Elections Begins
Shillong, 27th January 2025: The process for filing nominations for the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) officially commenced today, marking a significant milestone in the lead-up to the polls scheduled for February 21. The counting of votes will Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Lays Foundation for Greater Tura Urban Water Supply Scheme
Shillong, 27th January 2025: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Greater Tura Urban Water Supply Scheme during a ceremony at the Tura District Auditorium. Speaking at the event, Sangma said, “This project was first mentioned in 2004, about 21 years ago, when Continue Reading
Ampareen Assures Border Resolution by 2028
Cabinet Minister and Meghalaya government spokesperson Ampareen Lyngdoh on Monday reaffirmed the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government’s commitment to resolving the remaining six areas of difference in the state’s border dispute before 2028. Speaking to reporters after accompanying her husband, sitting MDC of Laitumkhrah-Malki, Fantin Joseph Lakadong, during the filing of Continue Reading