Minister in-charge Public Health Engineering (PHE) Marcuise N Marak on Wednesday said that the department has resolved the problems with Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) implementation at Nekikona area, under Selsella Block in West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya. Earlier, it was alleged by former MDC of GHADC, Sofior Rahman Continue Reading
Unofficial talks between Assam-Meghalaya CM : Discussion on interstate boundary issue
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said he had an unofficial meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Bishwasarma and discussed the border issue. Speaking to Mediapersons, the Chief Minister maintained that Meghalaya and Assam will continue with the second phase of border talks to resolve the remaining six areas Continue Reading
Govt ready to discuss on Lokayukta but refuses to call VPP for talks: CM
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said he will not call the Voice of the People Party (VPP) for talks as such, however, maintained that the government is ready to discuss on the Lokayukta issues and anybody can meet him any time. Speaking to mediapersons, the Chief Minister said, “We Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt to re-examine MRSS (Amendment) Bill, 2020; yet to take call on date to have discussion with stakeholders: CM
Meghalaya government has decided to re-examine the Meghalaya Residents, Safety and Security (Amendment) Bill, 2020 , however, yet to take a call on the date to have a discussion with the stakeholders. Speaking to media persons, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, “We have not yet gone into details Continue Reading
State Budget session prepones due to upcoming Lok Sabha elections: CM
SHILLONG, JAN 31: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the decision to have an early budget session of the State Assembly is due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said the state will not be able to pass the full budget if elections Continue Reading
Meghalaya Govt not to issue blanket order saying all cases against HNLC are being withdrawn: CM
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday categorically rejected the idea to issue a blanket order saying that all cases against the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are being withdrawn. Talking to Mediapersons in Shillong, Sangma said that the matter related to amnesty has been discussed on the case to Continue Reading
Meghalaya Football Team clinches Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Championship
Shillong, January 31, 2024: The Meghalaya football team emerged as the champions, clinching a sensational 2-0 victory over Punjab in the highly anticipated finals of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 held in Chennai on January 31. The thrilling win marked the culmination of an extraordinary journey for Meghalaya, maintaining Continue Reading
Meghalaya envisions to become one of the biggest wine suppliers in India: Kyrmen Shylla
Shillong, Jan 30: Minister in-charge of excise department Kyrmen Shylla on Tuesday said Meghalaya envisions to become one of the biggest wine suppliers in India. When asked about the government’s decision to legalise homemade wine, he said it has been a good initiative and has helped many of the Continue Reading
Kyrmen proposes digitalisation to check revenue leakage in Excise Dept
Shillong, Jan 30: Minister in-charge of excise department Kyrmen Shylla on Tuesday said the department is proposing digitalisation to check revenue leakage if any. He informed that the department has sent the proposal for implementation of computerization to monitor the flow of revenue. Speaking to media persons, Shylla said Continue Reading
14 Regional parties MLAs to work hard for victory of RDA candidate: Kyrmen
SHILLONG, JAN 30: UDP leader and cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla Tuesday said 14 Regional parties MLAs which includes 12 UDP and 2 HSPDP will work hard for the victory of the Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA) candidate from Shillong Parliamentary seat. Speaking to media persons, Shylla expressed confidence that the Continue Reading