The 342 families of the Harijan Colony in Them Iew Mawlong, Shillong, may have to settle within a one-acre plot if the Defence Ministry approves the relocation proposed by the state government. Chief Secretary D.P. Wahlang expressed optimism about the outcome but acknowledged that the initial plan for two acres Continue Reading
Registrar Confronted and Chased Out of NEHU Campus by Students
EXCLUSIVE Reproducing content directly without proper attribution is a violation of the Copyright Act and is considered plagiarism. The situation at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) resembled a game of cat and mouse, with students vowing to prevent Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.S. Shukla, the Registrar, and the Deputy Registrar from entering Continue Reading
Meghalaya Election Department Updates Electoral Roll, Deletes 385 Duplicate Entries
The Meghalaya Election Department has taken significant steps to ensure the accuracy and transparency of its electoral roll, including the removal of 385 duplicate entries. Chief Electoral Officer Dr. BDR Tiwari stated, “Names of over 8,936 voters have been deleted from the electoral rolls due to death, 7,775 due Continue Reading
Meghalaya BJP Elected 60 Mandal Presidents, Eyes Stronger Grassroots Presence
In a bid to strengthen its grassroots presence across Meghalaya, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has elected 60 Mandal Presidents, one for each constituency in the state. The move follows a highly successful membership drive that added 60,000 new members in just two months, starting October 2. The official announcement Continue Reading
Major Setback for NPP: Mawlai MDC Teibor Pathaw Resigns to Contest as Independent
In a significant blow to the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in Shillong, Teibor Pathaw, the sitting Member of District Council (MDC) from Mawlai constituency, resigned from both the party and his position as Executive Member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). Pathaw submitted his resignation letter to Continue Reading
NEHUSU, KSU Call for Swift Action on NEHU Inquiry Report
The North-Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), NEHU Unit, have written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging immediate action on the Inquiry Committee’s findings regarding alleged mismanagement and administrative failures at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. The letter, signed by NEHUSU President Sandy Continue Reading
BSF Meghalaya Foils Smuggling Attempt, Seizes ₹28 Lakh Worth Contraband, Apprehends One
In a significant operation along the India-Bangladesh border, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya on Saturday evening intercepted four mini-trucks loaded with contraband items worth ₹28 lakh in the East Khasi Hills district and apprehended one Indian national involved in the illegal activity. A BSF official on Sunday detailed the Continue Reading
Cricket Ground Project Finalized in Mukhla: Lease Agreement Signed for Development
In a significant development for cricket in Meghalaya, a tripartite lease agreement has been signed on Saturday to establish a standard cricket ground in Mukhla, West Jaintia Hills District. The agreement involves the Mukhla Dorbar Pyllun, West Jaintia Hills District Cricket Association (WJHDCA), and Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) for the Continue Reading
NH-6 Infrastructure Overhaul to Wrap Up by March 2025, ₹90 Crore Tender on the Way
The Government is intensifying efforts to improve National Highway-6 (NH-6), with an additional ₹90 crore tender set to be floated soon for the construction of bridges, retaining walls, and other essential renovation works initially left out of the project. Sutnga-Saipung MLA Santa Mary Shylla has assured that repairs and Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government Proposes 5,000 Smart Classrooms
Exclusive Meghalaya News 24 Shillong, Dec 28: Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma has informed that the state government’s ambitious proposal to introduce an additional 5,000 smart classrooms in schools across Meghalaya. “The Education Department has already implemented smart classes in some institutions across the state,” Sangma stated. Continue Reading