SHILLONG, FEB 23: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Friday said International border issues pertaining to Meghalaya, particularly concerning crimes committed by Bangladesh nationals, require comprehensive collaboration and diplomatic efforts in accordance with international conventions. Tynsong while replying to a call attention notice said “even though, Continue Reading
Police is proactive, will not allow any regrouping (of GNLA) : Govt
Deputy Chief Minister incharge of Home (Police), Government of Meghalaya on Friday said the state police is ready to go any extent if there is any attempt of regrouping. The Deputy Chief Minister further assured the police is proactive and will make sure that regrouping does not happen. “If they Continue Reading
Rs 50 lakh earmarked for each district for renovation of dilapidated buildings of police quarters and barrack: Prestone
SHILLONG, FEB 23: Deputy Chief Minister incharge PWD (Roads & Buildings) Prestone Tynsong on Friday informed that Rs 50 lakh has been earmarked for each district for renovation of dilapidated buildings of police quarters and barrack. Tynsong in his reply during the assembly session, said, “We are identifying the dilapidated Continue Reading
One case detected under Benami Transaction Act: CM
SHILLONG, FEB 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday informed only one case has been detected under the Benami Transaction Act. Sangma in his reply during the question hour said investigation is conducted based on complaints filed. According to him, apart from this one case, no formal complaint has Continue Reading
Police investigates GNLA regrouping claim
The West Garo Hills police are investigating a social media post claiming regrouping of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) . A post on social media claiming the regrouping of the militant outfit has created buzz in the western part of Meghalaya. The release was signed by one Goera Pantora Continue Reading
22,991 tourists attended Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival: Paul
SHILLONG, FEB 22: Minister in-charge Tourism Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday informed the Assembly that Rs 1.44 crore has been generated as tax revenue from all hotels in November, 2023 during the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival. The comparative tax revenue figure for the earlier month of October amounts to Rs Continue Reading
Govt incurs Rs 2.13 crore for conducting 23 programmes at Taj Vivanta and JW Courtyard: CM
SHILLONG, FEB 22: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that Rs 2.13 crore has been incurred by the government for conducting 23 programmes at Taj Vivanta and JW Courtyard. Of this, Rs 62.47 lakh was spent for the G-20 summit, Sangma said in his reply to a Continue Reading
New power policy is likely to be taken up in the cabinet on Monday: CM
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that the new power policy is likely to be taken up in the cabinet on Monday. Talking to mediaperson, the Chief Minister said that the news state power policy will provide the framework for developing the power sector “Most likely Continue Reading
Govt cannot take full responsibility of giving salaries to employees of District Council: CM
Amidst the impasses in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council with regard to the delay in processing the pending salaries, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma categorically said that the state Government is there to help and support the autonomous District Councils but cannot take full responsibility of giving the salaries. Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt requested Assam Govt for providing land for construction of New Meghalaya House in Guwahati
SHILLONG, FEB 22: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed on Thursday that he has requested the government of Assam for providing land for construction of a new Meghalaya House in Guwahati. He also announced the government’s decision to set up a guest house at Khanapara, Ri Bhoi district. Continue Reading