SHILLONG, March 4: Cabinet Minister Rakkam A Sangma has emphasized that Bangladesh remains the natural market for trade and commerce for Meghalaya, particularly for the people of Garo Hills and Baghmara, given its proximity. “Dhaka is more closer than Shillong, Dhaka is more closer than Guwahati for the people of Continue Reading
CM Conrad Sangma Launches One-Time Settlement Scheme for MeECL Consumers
Shillong, March 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday launched the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, 2025, offering financial relief to consumers of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL). The initiative, unveiled in the presence of Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal, aims to ease the burden of unpaid electricity dues. Continue Reading
DPR for Four-Laning of Barapani-Shillong Road Under Preparation: Prestone Tynsong
SHILLONG, MAR 4: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday informed that the detailed project report (DPR) for four-laning of Barapani-Shillong road is under preparation by the National Highway Infrastructure Development Council (NHIDCL). Tynsong said in the Assembly the DPR and detailed survey have been handed Continue Reading
Centre Asks Meghalaya to Surrender Rs 200 Crore for Railway Land Acquisition
SHILLONG, MAR 4: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday informed that the Centre has asked the state government to surrender Rs 200 crore sanctioned for the purpose of land acquisition for implementation of the railway projects in Meghalaya. “No land has been acquired as there is very strong resistance Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Mounting Debt Could Lead to Uranium Extraction, Warns VPP Chief
SHILLONG, MAR 3: Opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) chief and Nongkrem legislator Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Monday expressed apprehension that the Centre may one day ask the state government to repay the loan in the form of extraction of Uranium in Meghalaya. Participating in the debate Continue Reading
Dr Mukul Calls for Collective Action on Railway Expansion, Healthcare to Address Concerns
Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma has urged the Meghalaya government to engage in comprehensive discussions with all stakeholders on critical issues, including railway expansion and healthcare emphasizing the need for collective decision-making and address the concern. ” If we have been able to have Continue Reading
Meghalaya Speaker Assures Efforts to Hold Next Assembly Session in New Building
Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A. Sangma, has confirmed that preparations are underway for the interior work of the main hall in the under-construction Assembly building. “The preparation is on to start the work of the interiors of the main hall,” he stated. When asked whether the construction Continue Reading
South Garo Hills MLAs to Push for Railway Extension to Baghmara
Legislators from South Garo Hills are set to appeal to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to pursue with the Centre the extension of the railway line from Guwahati to Mendipathar, further connecting Baghmara and even Dhaka. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma, confirming the initiative on Monday, stated, “We, three MLAs Continue Reading
Land Dispute with Maitshaphrang Tourism Group Resolved, Says Power Minister
SHILLONG, MAR 3: Power Minister AT Mondal on Monday said that the issue related to the land leased to the Maitshaphrang Tourism Promotion Group (MTPG) has been amicably resolved. “The matter has again been discussed at length with lessee and has been now resolved amicabl,” Mondal informed while replying to Continue Reading
Several efforts have been made to resolve border dispute: Govt
SHILLONG, MAR 3: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home Prestone Tynsong on Monday said several efforts have been made to resolve the border dispute, involving both state governments and community leaders. Tynsong in his reply in the assembly said the government of the day sanctioned 7 border out post which are Continue Reading