SHILLONG, FEB 19: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said the government has decided to allow the district selection committees to approve the reservation roster for the district level posts. “We have written to the district selection committees. We have given the necessary instructions that from now on Continue Reading
Dr. Mukul asks MDA Govt to stop playing politics with MRSSA
SHILLONG, FEB 19: Former chief minister Mukul Sangma on Monday asked the MDA government to stop playing politics with the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA). Sangma said the MRSSA is one of the best laws that exist in the world to deal with influx and illegal immigration. Continue Reading
2 sitting Congress MDCs & 1 Ex MDC joins NPP
In a major Political Development two sitting Congress Members of District Council (MDCs) and one Ex MDC joined NPP on Monday. NPP National President Conrad Sangma welcomed the sitting Congress MDCs Batskhmen Ryntathiang, MDC Mairang, and Carness Sohshang, MDC Mawkyrwat. Former MDC from Sohra Donevan Kharwanlang was also Continue Reading
Report and data & information in regards to air quality at Byrnihat, has been showing moderate
SHILLONG, FEB 19: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said the report and data & information in regards to the air quality at Byrnihat, Ri Bhoi has been showing moderate and never dips to poor or severe. In his reply to a call attention, Sangma said, “Inspite of Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt send 8 letters to centre for inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in 8th schedule: CM
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said that the government is still pursuing with the Centre for immediate inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule. Sangma in his reply in the Assembly said, “It is a continuous process and we are pushing from our side…and Continue Reading
Govt recieves no complaint in regards to 9 schools not receiving rice quota under mid-day meal scheme
SHILLONG, FEB 19: Minister in-charge Education Rakkam A Sangma on Monday informed the Assembly that there has been no complaint received in regards to nine schools not receiving rice quota under the mid-day meal scheme. “This should not have happened but we did not get any official complaint. However, we Continue Reading
Status of 2-lane Shillong Western Bypass road is at final stage of land acquisition implementation: Prestone
SHILLONG, FEB 19: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Tynsong on Monday informed the Assembly that the status of the 2-lane Shillong Western Bypass road is at the final stage of land acquisition implementation. He said that the timeline for the completion of the project is two years from Continue Reading
No junk foods supplied to athletes during Meghalaya Games, 2024 : Govt
SHILLONG, FEB 19: Minister in-charge Sports and Youth Affairs Shakliar Warjri on Monday said no junk foods were supplied to the athletes during the Meghalaya Games, 2024 held in Tura. Warjri while replying in the Assembly said light snacks were served during the opening ceremony celebration of the games which Continue Reading
Rs 344 crore sanctioned for protecting catchments areas of Umiew and Ganol
SHILLONG, FEB 19: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma Monday informed Rs 344 crore has been sanctioned for protecting the catchments of areas of Umiew in East Khasi Hills District and Ganol in Garo Hills region. Sangma while replying in the Assembly said the externally aided project was launched just last Continue Reading
Sanbor Shullai ignored as Meghalaya Govt unveils U Tirot Sing bust in Dhaka
The Minister who during his tenure initiated the installation of a life-size statue of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing in Dhaka couldn’t attend the program as there was no proper invitation sent to him. Sanbor Shullai, legislator from 19 South Shillong, Chairperson of Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), former Continue Reading