Newly elected MLAs of Meghalaya Assembly to be sworn in today

The stage is set for the swearing-in of the newly elected MLAs in Meghalaya, which is set to commence in a short while from now

Will HSPDP MLAs support Conrad Sangma? HYC Chairman Roykupar Synrem speaks to Northeast Live

Protest in Shillong: Will HSPDP MLAs support Conrad Sangma? HYC Chairman Roykupar Synrem speaks to Northeast Live

Meghalaya govt scraps Casino project following opposition from church bodies, NGOs

Buckling under pressure following opposition from church bodies and NGOs, the Conrad Sangma-led government in the state has decided to keep the Casino project at bay.

Meghalaya Government to clear salaries of SSA teachers

The Meghalaya government is all set to release the salaries of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan teachers for the period of October 2021 to February 2022. This was decided after a meeting was held between the leaders of the Meghalaya SSA Teachers’ Association and state education minister, Lahkmen Rymbui. The first instalment would see the release […]

Five IPS officers shortlisted for DGP Meghalaya

The Meghalaya Government has shortlisted the names of five IPS Officers for the appointment as the next Director-General of Police (DGP). They are Mukesh Agarwal, KV Singh Deo, L Ram Bishnoi, SN Singh and Idashisha Nongrang. Except for Idashisha Nongrang, all the IPS officers are currently serving with the Assam Government. Also Read: Violet Baruah […]

Meghalaya: Govt issues fresh SOP for Christmas, urge Churches to comply

With merely a week left for Christmas celebrations, the Meghalaya government has issued a fresh set of SOPs to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As per the government directive, people above 65 years of age, people with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children are advised to stay indoors. Also Read: Hero ISL: NEUFC register their second […]

Meghalaya’s tourism sector gets Japanese boost, receives Rs 700 crore from JICA

The Meghalaya government has received an amount of Rs 700 crore from a Japan International Cooperation Agency or JICA for the promotion and development of the tourism sector in the state. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced during the foundation laying ceremony of the state-of-the-art Eco Resort at the scenic Sakal A duma village under the […]

Meghalaya govt orders judicial probe into former HNLC leader’s encounter

The Meghalaya Government on Monday ordered a judicial inquiry into the death of former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) General Secretary Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, who was killed in an encounter with police on August 13. Speaking to mediapersons following a meeting with Cabinet ministers and top officials, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that based on the […]

Meghalaya: Jal Jeevan Mission implementation delayed; Covid puts govt to test

All eyes are now on the Meghalaya government which has been posed with the challenge of meeting the deadline to provide tap connections under the mega project, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), as COVID-19 continues to hamper the execution of many projects in state. The government is looking to provide all rural households with tap water […]