PHE Minister Marcuise Marak on Thursday informed that the department is targeting 5 lakh functional household tap connections before Christmas under the Jal Jeevan Mission. With 62.12 percent completion rate, Meghalaya looks for better implementation in next one month. “We are targeting 5 lakh connections under the Jal Jeevan Continue Reading
Conrad Sangma approves formation of State Executive Committee of NPP
Newly appointed NPP state president and deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong has submitted a proposed list of office bearers of the State Executive Committee which was approved by the NPP national chief Conrad K Sangma. As per the list, Tynsong has proposed three working presidents – cabinet minister Marcuise Continue Reading
Hek among 3 probable BJP candidates for Shillong parliamentary seat; new State Executive Committee to be announced soon
The name of six time BJP legislator AL Hek is there in the list of three probable candidates for the Shillong Parliamentary Seat. Informing this, Hek claimed, it will depend on the BJP Central leadership to choose whom to give tickets for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to be held Continue Reading
JAC warns to approach High Court against NEHU VC
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the NEHUTA, NEHUNSA and NEHUSU today warned that it might approach the Meghalaya High Court against the vice chancellor (VC) of North Eastern Hills University (NEHU) alleging him of violating the UGC Model CRR (Cadre Recruitment Rules) Speaking to media persons, chairman of the Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM launches Water Smart Kids Meghalaya, a school campaign under JJM
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday launched the Water Smart Kids Meghalaya, a school campaign under the Jal Jeevan Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (RD & GR). With the objective to inspire action and educate the children Continue Reading
Action should be taken against construction companies if they are involved in corruption: Hek
BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek on Wednesday said action should be taken against construction companies if they are involved in corruption while implementing important road projects in the state. Hek said that the BJP wants a corruption free government. “If the RTI proved that corruption practices are Continue Reading
George B Lyngdoh not keen to contest Shillong parliamentary seat on NPP ticket: Sources
Who will be NPP’s candidate for the Shillong parliamentary seat? According to sources, after TMC Vice President and former Umroi MLA George B Lyngdoh decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the name of former Mawhati legislator Dasakhiat Lamare and former Mawsynram MLA Himalaya Shangpliang surfaced for the Continue Reading
Garo never omitted from list of languages under consideration for inclusion in 8th Schedule: Marcuise
Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak on Wednesday the Ministry of Home Affairs never omitted any language from the list of languages under consideration for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Following his recent visit to Delhi, in which a delegation led by Tura MP and former Continue Reading
UDP and HSPDP reconstitutes RDA; Metbah Lyngdoh nominated as Chairman
The United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Hill State People Democratic Party (HSPDP) on Tuesday reconstituted the Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA) to jointly prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, slated to be held next year. The RDA meeting held today nominated UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh as its chairman, Continue Reading
Bollywood Actor Raj Kumar Rao inaugurates Cherry Bean Restaurant in Shillong
Bollywood Actor Raj Kumar Rao on Tuesday inaugurated the Cherry Bean Restaurant opposite Broadway Shillong. Shillong fosters the flavours, colours, elements and dishes. Shillong is a haven for vacationers who are looking to get away from their bustling cities with its grime and pollution. Coffee, Tea and food are Continue Reading