EXCLUSIVE Scripts published here are subject to copyright Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief Vincent H. Pala has disclosed that the party plans to announce candidates for at least 50% of the seats in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and 30% in the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Continue Reading
Education Ministry Gives NEHU Inquiry Panel 15-Day Extension to Submit Report; Committee Requests Academic Progress Data
The Ministry of Education has granted a 15-day extension to the two-member inquiry committee, comprising former UGC Chairman DP Singh and former Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Dilip Chandra Nath, to finalize its report on allegations of mismanagement and administrative lapses at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU). In a letter addressed to Continue Reading
Congress Focuses on Garo Hills Recovery Post-Mukul Sangma’s Departure, Says Deborah
Deborah C. Marak, Working President of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee, outlined the party’s strategy for revitalizing its presence in Garo Hills following significant setbacks and the challenges faced by the party in Garo Hills following the departure of Dr. Mukul Sangma and his supporters. She explained that the Continue Reading
Congress Keeps Options Open on Alliance with NPP in KHADC
EXCLUSIVE Scripts published here are subject to copyright Is Congress Reluctant to Sever Ties with NPP in KHADC? The Congress party’s stance on continuing its alliance with the NPP-led Executive Committee in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) remains undecided. KHADC Deputy Chief Executive Member P.N. Syiem revealed Continue Reading
Congress Leader Ronnie V Lyngdoh Hints at TMC Meghalaya Prez’s Political Shift
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Scripts published here are subject to copyright Is Meghalaya TMC President Charles Pyngrope Planning to Rejoin Congress? Speculation over Meghalaya TMC President Charles Pyngrope’s political future has gained momentum after the TMC Nongthymmai block has dissolve and a significant number of TMC leaders and supporters, aligned with Continue Reading
53rd Dikshant Parade at NEPA Marks Graduation of 90 Officers
The North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) in Umsaw marked a significant milestone on Friday, with the graduation of 90 police personnel during its 53rd Dikshant Parade, or Passing Out Parade, for the basic training course. Representing Meghalaya, Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland, the batch showcased the academy’s commitment to preparing officers Continue Reading
Rs 49.5 Crore Sanctioned for First Phase of Nongpoh-Umden Road Repair, Says UDP MLA
SHILLONG, NOV 29: UDP legislator from Nongpoh Mayralborn Syiem on Friday informed that Rs 49,53,75,500 has been sanctioned for the first phase of repairing the 20 km Nongpoh-Umden road. There are more than 200 villages along the stretch of this road. Speaking to media persons, Syiem said that the state government Continue Reading
Centre Awaits Probe Report on Allegations Against NEHU Vice Chancellor: AL Hek
Shillong, November 28: BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek on Thursday said the Central Government is awaiting the report from a two-member committee investigating allegations of mismanagement and administrative failures against the Vice Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) before deciding on the matter. Hek, who recently Continue Reading
Unitarian Church in Shillong Ransacked in Pre-Dawn Burglary, Items Stolen
Shillong, November 28: A pre-dawn burglary at the Unitarian Church in Madan Laban early Thursday morning has left the community shaken as thieves stole items of profound spiritual and historical significance. The incident, which occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., saw the thieves take four large brass flower pots Continue Reading
NEIAH Postgraduate Students Stage Indefinite Hunger Strike Over Unresolved Issues
Shillong, November 28: Eight postgraduate trainees (PGTs) students from the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong, have launched an indefinite hunger strike, citing a series of unresolved grievances. Their demands include clarity on the institute’s affiliation with North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), disbursement of stipends pending for over Continue Reading