SHILLONG, FEB 26: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday informed the damages to the contents and properties, and the actual cause of fire which destroyed the Shillong Bar Association building, will be assessed during the investigation of fire which will be conducted on February 26 and the detailed report Continue Reading
Congress MP from Shillong Vincent H Pala has not conevene the DISHA meetings in East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi in last one year: Mondal
SHILLONG, FEB 26: C&RD Minister AT Mondal on Monday informed that the Congress MP from Shillong Vincent H Pala has not conevene the DISHA meetings in East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi during the last one year. The opposition VPP legislator from Mawryngkneng and UDP legislator from Nongpoh Mayralborn has Continue Reading
2.3 lakh jobs created through different govt programmes in last 3 years: CM
SHILLONG, FEB 26: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday informed that 2.3 lakh jobs have been created through different government programmes in the last three years. He said the government is proposing to create another 1 lakh jobs in the next one year. Sangma in his reply said that Continue Reading
Fire engulfs 111-year-old Shillong Bar Association; Many vital case files gutted
The historic century old Shillong Bar Association was completely burnt in a fire incident on Saturday night. Though the reason for the fire could not be ascertained, police sources said short-circuit may have caused the fire. The incident happened at around 10: 15 PM. Around six fire emergency vehicles rushed Continue Reading
Never serve liquor to people during elections: Saleng A Sangma
SHILLONG, FEB 23: Opposition Congress candidate for Tura parliamentary constituency Saleng A Sangma on Friday said that he never serve liquor to people during elections. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said, “I don’t give liquor during my election. I won’t give and I will not give also tomorrow. If somebody Continue Reading
Loan reflected in budget may shutter CM 10 billion US dollar economy dream : Saleng
While Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma draws an action plan for building a 10 billion US dollar economy by 2028, the opposition Congress criticized the MDA Government for making the state debt trap. Congress legislator from Gambegre constituency said loan is reflected in the budget and in a way Continue Reading
CM assures to personally examine the applications of the five coke plants
SHILLONG, FEB 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday assured to personally examine the applications of the five coke plants, which consent to establish (CTE) was recently granted by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB), and said necessary action will be taken if norms are flouted. Sangma Continue Reading
Govt aims to convert 100,000 hectares of land for organic cultivation under Organic Mission 2024-2028
SHILLONG, FEB 23: Minister in-charge Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday said under the Meghalaya State Organic Mission 2024-2028, the state aimed at converting over 100,000 hectares of land for organic cultivation . Ampareen in her reply said, “The Meghalaya State Organic Mission 2024-28 has been formulated and Continue Reading
India’s First Gati Shakti Research Chair established at IIM Shillong
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal attended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the MoPSW and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) to set up India’s first ‘Gati Shakti Research Chair’ in Shillong on Friday. The Chair will spearhead high-quality Continue Reading
Residents of Maxwelton Estate will have to shift if they are illegal: Tynsong
SHILLONG, FEB 23: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Friday said residents at the Maxwelton Estate will have to be prepared to shift from that location if they are illegal settlers. Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said, “I am very sure the law will prevail and the Continue Reading