Meghalaya Education Minister Acknowledges Impact of NEHU Crisis on National Education Policy Implementation

Shillong, December 2: Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has acknowledged that the ongoing crisis at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has hindered the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He expressed concerns about the broader implications of the impasse, not only on NEHU but also Continue Reading

Relocation of Hawkers from Khyndailad Delayed Due to Notice Period Requirement

The relocation of hawkers from Khyndailad has been delayed as the Meghalaya government failed to issue the required 30-day notice mandated by court order, Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh revealed on Monday. While the November 25 deadline could not be met, Lyngdoh assured that the process is progressing but refrained from Continue Reading

Meghalaya Plans Enhanced Air and Road Connectivity to Boost Tourism

SHILLONG, DEC 2: The Meghalaya government is taking significant steps to improve air and road connectivity to bolster its tourism sector. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced plans to introduce a dedicated helicopter service to connect Guwahati with key tourism circuits, including Shillong’s Umroi Airport, Umiam, Sohra, Dawki, and New Shillong, Continue Reading

Meghalaya to Conduct Fresh Surveys Under PMAY-G to Address Multidimensional Poverty

SHILLONG, DEC 2:   Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma today declared the State as “survey ready” under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G). This is a significant step taken after completing the mapping of Surveyors against each village who will be the key contact in conducting the survey Continue Reading

Meghalaya Extends Government Land Lease to 60 Years to Boost Pvt. Investments

SHILLONG, DEC 2: In a bid to attract private sector participation and drive economic growth, the Meghalaya government has extended the permissible lease period for government land from 30 years to 60 years. The move, approved by the state cabinet, seeks to address investor concerns about the sustainability of returns on Continue Reading

NEHU Classes to Resume Amid Protests Against Vice-Chancellor

SHILLONG, DEC 2: Classes at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) will resume from December 3, following a decision by the North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU-NEHU Unit). However, the unions remain steadfast in their demand for the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.S. Shukla. “Our Continue Reading

Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Key Appointments for MNOFSLIA and MSCDRC

SHILLONG, DEC 2: The state Cabinet on Monday approved the appointment of retired Meghalaya Agriculture Service (MAC) officer M Lyngdoh Suiam as chief administrative officer of the Meghalaya Natural & Organic Farming Society for Livelihood and Innovation in Agriculture (MNOFSLIA). Addressing media persons, cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh said, “This matter Continue Reading

NEHU Vice Chancellor Extends Leave Till December 14 Following Education Ministry’s Extension to Inquiry Committee

December 2, Shillong:  Prof. PS Shukla, Vice Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), has extended his leave by another 15 days following the Education Ministry’s decision to grant a 15 days extension to the inquiry committee investigating allegations of mismanagement and administrative lapses at the university. Explaining his decision, Continue Reading

Pala claims ‘In Touch’ with State TMC leaders; Dr. Mukul Sangma Dismisses Speculation, Urges Public to Wait for Clarity

EXCLUSIVE Scripts publish here are subject to copyright   Amid ongoing speculation, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala has claimed that he remains in touch with his former colleague, Dr. Mukul Sangma, and continues to encourage leaders who left Congress to return. However, Pala emphasized that the Continue Reading

Speculations Rise Over Meghalaya TMC President Charles Pyngrope’s Political Future

In the face of growing speculation about his political allegiance, Meghalaya Trinamool Congress (TMC) President Charles Pyngrope has clarified that leaving the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) would lead to his disqualification as an MLA under the anti defection law. Pyngrope, who is the lone TMC legislator from the Khasi-Jaintia Continue Reading

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