SHILLONG, FEB 16: Amidst the apprehension about open-cast progressive scientific mining of coal in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday said the mining plans are made by the mining engineers and experts. Asked, he, however, refuse to comment on the mining plans of four project proponents approved by Continue Reading
Decision to replace Single Window Agency with IMA should ensure transparency and minimise scope of any fouritism and corruption: Dr Mukul
SHILLONG, FEB 16: Former Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma Friday said that the decision to replace the Single Window Agency (SWA) with the Investment Meghalaya Authority (IMA) should ensure transparency and minimise the scope of any fouritism and corruption while considering investment proposals in the state. Speaking to media Continue Reading
Meghalaya TMC to announce candidate for Tura seat latest by Monday
Meghalaya TMC leader and former Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma on Friday said the party will announce its candidate from the Tura parliamentary seat in a day or two for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Talking to Media persons, Dr Sangma said the latest by Monday TMC will announce Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt taking steps to ensure scientific mining of coal: Guv
Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan on Friday said the government is taking steps to ensure scientific mining of coal. The Ministry of Coal, Government of India has approved 17 applications for grant of prospecting license. “Out of 17 applications, 6 applicants have submitted their geological report to the Central Government Continue Reading
MOS Pratima Bhoumik visits CRC Shillong; inaugurates PM-DAKSH Yojana for Divyangjan
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Kum. Pratima Bhoumik inaugurated the Skilled Training Programme under PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana, for Persons With Disabilities (Divyangjan) in Shillong today. The programme was organised at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons Continue Reading
Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum appeals to cultured Assamese people to oppose perpetrators of prejudice
SHILLONG, FEB 15: The Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum (KJCLF) Thursday appealed to the cultured Assamese people and enlightened societies in the region to shun acts of ignorance and oppose the perpetrators of prejudice. In a statement, Secretary of the KJCLF Rev Dr Edwin H Kharkongor said the members Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM inaugurates CM-CONNECT to enable citizens to connect with Govt
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday inaugurated the “CM-CONNECT” programme that would enable citizens to connect with the government. Through this platform, the citizens will have access to a dedicated Helpline No. 1971 to express their concerns and grievances, which will be addressed. This programme will Continue Reading
Cabinet snippets
Meghalaya cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for Amendment of the Retired Judges Secretarial Assistance and Domestic Help Rules, 2013 which was last amended in 2016. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, “Based on the request of the judiciary, amendments were made to the Rules to enhance the amount given Continue Reading
Cabinet approves Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, 2024
SHILLONG, FEB 15: The State Cabinet Thursday approved the Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, 2024. Addressing media persons, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, “This particular Bill was approved by the Cabinet and this will be placed in the House for approval.” He said that the Continue Reading
HITO seeks clarification from Home Minister as to why some police officers have been in same district for more than 15 yrs
Shillong, Feb 12: The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) today demand from deputy chief minister in-charge of home (Police) department to Prestone Tynsong to clarify as to why some officers in the Home (Police) department have been in the same District for more than 15 years. Speaking to media persons, Continue Reading