Country’s longest road arch bridge inaugurated in Meghalaya

In a big boost to tourism, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday formally inaugurated the longest road arch bridge in India – the Wahrew Bridge at Sohbar in the state’s East Khasi Hills district. The bridge was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 49.395 crore under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) […]

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrate 49th Statehood Day

On January 21, 1972, the northeastern states of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura were granted full statehood by the government of India under the North Eastern Region (Re-Organisation) Act, 1971. To mark the special day, the three northeastern states on Thursday celebrated Statehood Day in their own unique ways. In Meghalaya, the 49th Statehood Day celebrations […]

MDA govt pursuing ILP issue with Centre: Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that the passing of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) resolution by the State government in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is a reflection of their commitment to the issue. The Chief Minister also hit out at the past governments for allegedly being indifferent in addressing the issue. Sangma […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lays foundation stone for Chenanggre Stadium in North Garo Hills

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Chenanggre Stadium at Adokgre in North Garo Hills. The stadium is being constructed at a cost of Rs 6.24 crore and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony, the Chief Minister said that the […]

Meghalaya CM launches first phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday launched the COVID-19 vaccination program in the state at a government medical facility, where 100 health workers were administered the shots. Another 732 people, mostly health workers and doctors, will receive the jabs in different districts of Meghalaya, including East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills, officials […]

Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric goes international

Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric, widely known as the Golden Spice was launched through Neutraceutical company Mt. Meru Medicines in USA via video conference on Wednesday. The turmeric farmers group in Meghalaya under a local entrepreneur collaborated with Mt. Meru Medicines, a company from San Diego to market Lakadong Turmeric in Nutraceutical form for the US market. […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma tests positive for COVID-19

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and asked all those who came in contact with him to get themselves tested. Taking to Twitter, Sangma said he is under home isolation and experiencing mild symptoms. “I have tested positive for #Covid_19. I am under home isolation […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lays foundation for indoor stadium

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of an indoor stadium at Jongksha village in East Khasi Hills to be built at a cost of Rs 22 crore, officials said. The state-of-the-art infrastructure is likely to be completed by December 2022, they said. Jongksha is the home constituency of Sports […]

MDA adopts resolution to resolve issues within alliance: Conrad Sangma

The coalition partners of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government have unanimously adopted a resolution to resolve any issues within the alliance. The resolution was taken on Thursday by the representatives and members of the MDA during the coordination committee meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that coalition partners should not […]