Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A. Sangma, has confirmed that preparations are underway for the interior work of the main hall in the under-construction Assembly building. “The preparation is on to start the work of the interiors of the main hall,” he stated. When asked whether the construction Continue Reading
South Garo Hills MLAs to Push for Railway Extension to Baghmara
Legislators from South Garo Hills are set to appeal to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to pursue with the Centre the extension of the railway line from Guwahati to Mendipathar, further connecting Baghmara and even Dhaka. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma, confirming the initiative on Monday, stated, “We, three MLAs Continue Reading
Land Dispute with Maitshaphrang Tourism Group Resolved, Says Power Minister
SHILLONG, MAR 3: Power Minister AT Mondal on Monday said that the issue related to the land leased to the Maitshaphrang Tourism Promotion Group (MTPG) has been amicably resolved. “The matter has again been discussed at length with lessee and has been now resolved amicabl,” Mondal informed while replying to Continue Reading
Several efforts have been made to resolve border dispute: Govt
SHILLONG, MAR 3: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home Prestone Tynsong on Monday said several efforts have been made to resolve the border dispute, involving both state governments and community leaders. Tynsong in his reply in the assembly said the government of the day sanctioned 7 border out post which are Continue Reading
Meghalaya Intensifies Efforts to Rejuvenate Critical Springsheds
With water conservation taking center stage, Meghalaya has identified approximately 70,000 springsheds, of which 55,000 have been mapped and rejuvenation is ongoing. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said water related projects worth over Rs 4000 crore are being implemented in the state. Sangma while replying in the assembly said, Continue Reading
Meghalaya Partners with Germany to Restore Drying Water Sources
Shillong, March 1: The Meghalaya government is leveraging German technology to combat the depletion of vital water sources in the state, Minister in-charge of Public Health Engineering (PHE) Marcuise N Marak said. The initiative, supported by Germany’s KfW Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focuses on rejuvenating the Continue Reading
Restaurant Cleaner Murdered in Shillong, Co-worker Confesses
Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Vivek Syiem, confirmed that a murder case was reported at 10:20 AM when the owner of Trattoria Restaurant, Batskhem Suting, informed the police that “one of his lady staff was suspected to be murdered in the ground floor of the restaurant.” Continue Reading
Man Arrested with Heroin Worth ₹10 Lakh in Ri-Bhoi
Superintendent of Police, Ri-Bhoi District, VS Rathore, informed that a drug law enforcement operation conducted by a team of Ri-Bhoi DEF on February 27, 2025, led to the recovery of approximately 36.03 grams of suspected heroin. “Based on credible source information, approximately 36.03 grams of suspected heroin Continue Reading
GHADC Elections Expected Next Year, Political Dynamics Shifting: Dr Mukul Sangma
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Meghalaya Parliamentary Party leader and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Mukul Sangma, indicated that the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections are expected to take place next year, following the usual five-year term. “One year from now, we should be having GHADC election. Last time we Continue Reading
VPP’s Rise Signals Public Discontent, Slams Government Over Unemployment Crisis: Dr Mukul
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Meghalaya Parliamentary Party leader and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Mukul Sangma, on Friday, described the recent Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) elections as a clear manifestation of public sentiment, asserting that the Voice of the People Party’s (VPP) Continue Reading