The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Rule 98 of the Meghalaya Factories Rules, 1980 by incorporating of Rules 98A. The cabinet has approved ‘The Meghalaya Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025’, which will substitute the existing sub-rule(2) of Rule 6 of the Principal Rules – “Every License granted or Continue Reading
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves ₹100 Crore “CM Assure” Scheme to Support Farmers Amid Price Volatility
The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday approved the “CM Assure” scheme, a market intervention initiative to assist farmers during price declines for non-perishable crops. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma stated, “This scheme will aid farmers in distress by procuring non-perishable commodities like broomsticks and areca nuts at fixed prices, ensuring they Continue Reading
CM Conrad Sangma Assures Examination of Demands for Sohra and Dadenggre Districts
The Meghalaya government has assured that the demands for upgrading Dadenggre and Sohra into full-fledged districts will be thoroughly examined. However, a final decision or commitment on the matter cannot be made at this stage. Talking to Mediapersons, Sangma said, “There has been demand from a lot, like Sohra has Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Praises Founding Leaders as Chutwakhu Marks 100 Years
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the Centenary Jubilee Celebration of Chutwakhu locality in West Jaiñtia Hills District today. The event was graced by Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and MLAs Wailadmiki Shylla and Lahkmen Rymbui. Chief Minister Sangma commended the founding leaders of Chutwakhu for their contributions and Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government Hosts Landmark Two Days Cabinet Retreat in Sohra
The Meghalaya government, led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, convened its first-ever Cabinet Retreat in Sohra, a two-day event designed to foster inter-departmental collaboration and streamline governance. Held at the Polo Orchid Resort, the retreat included cabinet ministers and senior officials, focusing on evaluating key programs, addressing challenges, Continue Reading
Mendipathar MLA Marthon J Sangma Refutes Influx Concerns, Highlights Railway-Driven Growth in Garo Hills
Marthon J Sangma, legislator from the Mendipathar constituency in Meghalaya, has firmly dismissed concerns that the introduction of Railways could result in an influx of outsiders into the Garo Hills. Highlighting the state’s strong Land Tenure System, Sangma stated, “Not a single issue of this Influx came to my knowledge Continue Reading
Meghalaya Congress Announces Second List of Candidates for KHADC and JHADC Elections 2025
The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) elections, scheduled for February 21, 2025. For the KHADC, the Congress has fielded 11 candidates: Victor Ranee (Jirang), Micky Dauglas Syiem (Umroi), Continue Reading
Drone Survey to Begin in Meghalaya’s Mining Districts from January
A comprehensive drone survey across all mining districts in Meghalaya is set to commence in January, following the latest approval from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) oversight committee. The survey, recommended by the Justice Kataki Committee and approved by the Meghalaya High Court, aims to assess the environmental and safety Continue Reading
ICAR, Meghalaya Government, and Agricultural Institutes to Hold Quarterly Meetings
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has instructed the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Meghalaya Government to conduct quarterly review meetings to strengthen coordination among the State Government, ICAR, and agricultural institutions. “Today, I give instructions to ICAR to work with the state Continue Reading
Arecanut Plantations Disappearing in Meghalaya: Collaborative Efforts Proposed
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has emphasized the need for focused research to tackle the challenges faced by arecanut plantations, particularly in regions like Meghalaya. Addressing the pressing issue of bud rot disease that has severely impacted arecanut crops, Chouhan stated, “If there is a Continue Reading