Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, V. Vidyavathi on Tuesday said all new Tourism projects in the country will mandatorily have facilities and amenities for the physically challenged people. With numerous historical monuments yet to have full access for the specially abled people, Vidyavathi said, “All the new Continue Reading
NEHUSU to form gender sensitization committee for taking up cases of sexual violence in university
The North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) has decided to form a gender sensitization committee for taking up cases of sexual violence in the university. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NEHUSU finance secretary Mandor Diengdoh said following the news that has come up in the public eye, Continue Reading
Bernard asks Govt to take up with centre for immediate release of scholarships of students
BJP MDC from Tura Bernard N Marak on Tuesday asked the education minister Rakkam A Sangma to take up with the Centre for the immediate release of the scholarships of the students. In a letter to Sangma, Marak said the delay to release scholarships have gravely affected thousands of Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt not in hurry to to hand over emergency services to a new company
Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Tuesday said the government is not in a hurry to take a decision in regards to handing over the emergency services to a new company. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said, “We are looking at it at the moment and I reiterate again and again Continue Reading
Ampareen will not shy away if NPP fields her as candidate for Shillong seat
Cabinet minister and NPP legislator from East Shillong Ampareen Lyngdoh on Tuesday said she will not shy away if the party decides to field her as candidate for Shillong parliamentary seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said, “I am a representative of the people. You Continue Reading
Former deputy chief minister SD Khongwir passed away
Former deputy chief minister Stanlington David Khongwir on Tuesday passed at NEIGRIHMS hospital. He was a former legislator of Mawlai constituency. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma also paid respect to late Khongwir, who was also the longest serving headman, at his residence at Mawlai Nonglum. “We are Continue Reading
3-day Tourism Mart to showcase untapped potential of NE with focus on promoting sustainable tourism
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) on Tuesday in Shillong. The three-day event is being held from November 21to 23 at the Lariti International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture. Continue Reading
Accessible Tourism for specially abled people in India : Ameer Siddiqui
“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” – Stephen Hawking. Around 23 years ago, when Stephen Hawking visited India, he wished to visit Indian historical monuments like the Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Red Fort and Qutub Minar, however, this Continue Reading
KHADC CEM inspects Khasi Heritage Village to see preparation of Monolith Festival 2023
The executive committee (EC) led by chief executive member (CEM) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Pyniaid Sing Syiem today inspects the Khasi Heritage Village to follow up on the preparation of the much awaited Monolith Festival 2023. The CEM was accompanied by chairman of the KHADC Lamphrang Continue Reading
UDP State Election Committee decides to organizes wide consultation before finalising MP candidates
The State Election Committee of the United Democratic Party (UDP) met on Monday and decided to organize a wide consultation before finalising the names of the candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. UDP vice president Allantry F Dkhar said, “We are already initiating the process and there will be Continue Reading