In a major setback for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya just days before the Lok Sabha elections, as many as 31 leaders from Ri Bhoi district decided to quit the party. Some of the prominent names amongst those who resigned include the Working President of UDP State Wing Continue Reading
IMD issues ‘Yellow Alert’ for Meghalaya; Predicts ‘heavy to very heavy’ rainfall for next 5 days
Shillong, March 20: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad centre has issued a yellow alert for the North Eastern states including Assam and Meghalaya. In a Press Statement issue by the IMD, has predicted enhanced rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning over the Northeast till Sunday. “The trough from Jharkhand Continue Reading
BJP to contest both Shillong, Tura seat; No plan to back NPP candidate
Shillong, March 20: Meghalaya BJP president Rikman Momin on Wednesday said the party will contest the two Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya. After the NPP decided to back the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh, the state BJP refused to follow the same trend in Meghalaya. With the delay in announcing tickets, Continue Reading
Police arrests two drug traffickers along with heroin
SHILLONG, MAR 20: Two drug traffickers were arrested along with heroin from Happy Valley on Wednesday. They have been identified as Joshua Khiangte Tripura(36) and Joel Tripura(29). Both are from Damchhara, North Tripura, East Khasi Hills SP Rituraj Ravi said. 11 soap boxes containing heroin weighing 139.98 gms, 1 Aadhar Continue Reading
Deployment of additional 18 companies of paramilitary forces for conduct of election sought
SHILLONG, MAR 19: Meghalaya government has sought deployment of additional 18 companies of paramilitary forces for the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections to the 18th Lok Sabha to be held from April 19. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Rituraj Ravi said, “The Continue Reading
Meghalaya observes World TB Day 2024 with Inauguration of C&DST Lab
Shillong, March 19: The National Health Mission, Government of Meghalaya today observed the World TB Day 2024 under the theme, “Yes, we can end TB.” The programme was also followed by the inauguration of the C&DST Lab at R. P. Chest Hospital Compound, Shillong. Dignitaries in attendance were Shri Ramkumar Continue Reading
Police arrests one more in Shillong blast case
SHILLONG, MAR 19: Another person has been arrested in connection with the March 9-IED bomb blast at Them Iew Mawlong, police said on Tuesday. “With the help and assistance of Mairang police and Ri Bhoi police, we have arrested a third person yesterday. He is one of the main Continue Reading
Candidates from Shillong parliamentary constituency participates in symposium at Sankardev College
SHILLONG, MAR 18: Urging people not to vote for Congress and BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA) candidate Robertjune Kharjahrin said it is Congress who proposed this anti secular legislation in India Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and its BJP who passed it and made it Continue Reading
Empowering the Northeast: Digital India Regional Workshop Unveils Trailblazing Path to Digital Transformation
Shillong, March 18: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, hosted the “Digital India Northeast Regional Workshop” today at the State Convention Centre in Shillong. The event witnessed the attendance of senior Continue Reading
Social organisations demand Govt to urge centre to fully exempt Meghalaya from purview of
SHILLONG, MAR 18: Three Social organisations on Monday demanded the NPP-led MDA government to urge the Centre to fully exempt Meghalaya from the purview of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 and its 2024 Rules and to consider immediate implementation of the inner line permit (ILP). Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), Continue Reading