SHILLONG, MAY 13: Minister in-charge Community & Rural Development AT Mondal on Monday informed that he had written to the ministry on the problems related to the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Speaking to reporters, Mondal said, “I had already shot one letter Continue Reading
Umiam dam repair work to complete by August 1st week: Mondal
SHILLONG, MAY 13: Power Minister AT Mondal on Monday informed that the IIT, Guwahati has suggested to go for concrete surfacing of the Umiam dam and bridge. Therefore, this has further delayed the completion of the work, which is now expected to be completed by July end or August 1st week. Continue Reading
School Nutrition Gardens in Schools go up from 9% to 40% in one day
Shillong, May 13, 2024: The Directorate of School Education & Literacy (DSEL), Government of Meghalaya recently launched its first ever campaign on setting up of School Nutrition (Kitchen) Garden (SNG) by observing a bag-less day on 29th April, 2024 under the theme: ‘Kitchen Gardening & Plantation’. This initiative was aimed at ensuring 100% Continue Reading
7 persons died and 3085 houses damaged due to various disasters from 31st March to 10th May
SHILLONG, MAY 10: In just 40 days as many as seven persons lost their lives and 3085 houses were damaged due to various disasters from 31st March to 10th May. The loss of lives mainly due to cyclonic storm and drowning, while around 3045 houses were damaged due to Continue Reading
HYC apprehends drug users and peddlers from Khyndai Lad; burns seized drugs
SHILLONG, MAY 10: Around 20 drug users and peddlers were apprehended by members of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) from Parking Lot MUDA in Khyndai Lad Shillong. The seized drugs were also burnt by the organisation. These apprehended drugs users and peddlers include 14 males and 4 females. A numerous narcotics Continue Reading
Police investigates FIR against DGP Bishnoi for allegedly using fake number plate
SHILLONG, MAY 10: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Friday said law will take its own case in regards to the complaint lodged against the incumbent Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Lajja Ram Bishnoi for allegedly using fake number plate. Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said, Continue Reading
French Ambassador visits Heritage Village Mawphlang
Shillong, May 10, 2024: The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Thierry Mathou in his maiden visit to Meghalaya, visited sacred groves, monoliths, and heritage village of Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills. The Ambassador trekked for more than 3 kms and visited Mawphlang Sacred Grove in its entirety, where he Continue Reading
Prestone reviews four lanning of Umiam to Malidor National Highway road
SHILLONG, MAY 10: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Tynsong on Friday directed the deputy commissioners of East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills to constitute a dedicated committee for implementation of the project for upgradation of Umiam to Malidor National Highway road into four lane road. The Continue Reading
Govt sends proposal to ECI on appointment of new DGP Meghalaya
Amidst the growing demand for the appointment of IPS officer I. Nongrang as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Minister Incharge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said the state Government has sent a proposal to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the appointment of the Continue Reading
President of India confers Padma Shri to Silbi Passah
The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Shri to Smt. Silbi Passah in the field of Art from Meghalaya during Civil Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi today. Smt. Silbi Passah, a resident of Riatsamthiah, Shillong, Meghalaya, is a retired Hindi teacher, a resource person of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Continue Reading