Asking the opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) to refrain from politicizing the issue of allotment of additional 1.4 acres of land for the relocation of the residents of Harijan Colony from Them Iew Mawlong, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Monday said the land will not be transferred Continue Reading
East Khasi Hills DC launches EVM Demonstration Van
The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District R.M. Kurbah, on Monday launched the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Demonstration Van, as a Run up to the Lok Sabha General Election 2024. Speaking at the event, Kurbah emphasized the importance of voter turnout and civic engagement, aiming for a robust Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt to build maximum approach road to decongest Shillong town
With escalating Traffic congestion in Shillong town, Meghalaya Government is contemplating to build a maximum approach road so that the congestion is reduced to zero level. Aiming to reduce the traffic congestion and ensure better connectivity in Shillong as well as the New Shillong Township (NST), Deputy Chief Minister Continue Reading
PNGRB Chairperson asks Meghalaya Govt to reduce VAT on Natural Gas to 5 percent
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) said Taxation rate on natural gas is higher in Meghalaya than most of the state as he urged the State Government to bring reform with regards to taxation on Natural Gas. Addressing the media after hosting the first Continue Reading
79 hard to reach villages in Meghalaya; Residents battle lack of health facilities, inadequate transportation
For the residents of many villages residing in the hilly terrain of Meghalaya, it is a herculean task to get medical help or even reach a health facility as there are many hard to reach villages still existing in the state. Health Minister Dr. M Ampareen Lyngdoh admitted that there Continue Reading
Recruitment of specialist doctors continues to be challenging for Meghalaya: Ampareen
Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday said recruitment of specialist doctors continues to be challenging for the state of Meghalaya. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said there continues to be this big gap between availability of specialists and requirement of specialists. “Hence, the government of Meghalaya has initiated the Continue Reading
Ampareen chairs meeting with Health Advisory Board
Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday chaired a meeting with the Health Advisory Board and discussed issues related to commercial sex workers and training of traditional healers. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said, “The Advisory Board now will look at these two important segments and give valuable advice to the Continue Reading
Will NPP able to unseat Pala?
Keeping their finger cross as the litmus test set for the ruling NPP during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the party’s leadership makes all effort to unseat the three time MP from Congress Vincent Pala. National People’s Party (NPP) national general secretary in-charge finance James K Sangma on Friday Continue Reading
Consultative meeting with local people of East Jaintia Hills will held to discuss railway projects
Stating that not everyone is supporting the idea of having railway in East Jaintia Hills but not everyone is opposing it too, Meghalaya Cabinet minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator from Khliehriāt constituency Kyrmen Shylla on Friday said the representatives of the East Jaintia Hills will hold a consultative Continue Reading
Winter Capital demand likely to be an issue during Lok Sabha polls: James
National People’s Party (NPP) national general secretary in-charge finance James K Sangma, on Friday, admitted that the demand for Winter Capital in Tura will be an issue during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, even as he expressed confidence that Tura MP Agatha Sangma will be able to retain her seat. Continue Reading