Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute: CMs meet in Guwahati

Chief Ministers of Assam & Meghalaya Chief Ministers held a crucial meet in Guwahati on the inter-state border dispute between the two states. The meeting between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma at State Guest House Koinadhara discussed the reports submitted by the respective Regional Committees formed on the […]

Hailstorm hits Shillong & parts of Meghalaya ahead of X-mas, gives city ‘Snowy’ look

The People of Shillong and adjacent areas were greeted today with a sudden hailstorm after heavy showers this morning turned the city into a winter wonderland. A heavy Hail storm is being reported from all over the state including places like Nongspung, Upper Shillong and several areas of Ri-bhoi district amongst others. Heavy traffic was […]

Meghalaya: Govt to pump Rs 2500 crore to revamp MeCL

Calling it a step towards healing the ailing Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited, Meghalaya Government on Tuesday proposed investment to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore for revamping the power distribution system in the next five years. Informing this after a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that the proposal for the action plan […]

Meghalaya: Congress Still the primary opposition in the state, Claims PT Sawkmie

The war of words between the Meghalaya Congress & Mukul Sangma continues unabated.  Meghalaya Congress has hit out at TMC leader Mukul Sangma’s statements accusing the Congress party of betraying the people of the state by extending its support to the NPP-led MDA government. Congress MLA PT Sawkmie said that the TMC instead is more […]

Meghalaya : Police recovers IEDs, live grenade from West Garo Hills

10 Kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device or IED and a Hand Grenade were recovered during separate Counter Insurgency Operations conducted in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills yesterday. In the first operation conducted at Rechangre village near Dollongre, Garo Hills, two suspected IEDs hid in a green bag under a Pipe Culvert were recovered. One of the […]

Meghalaya: Barring of teachers from politics, KHADC CEM meets education minister Rymbui

Chief Executive Member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Titostarwell Chyne, met Education Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui seeking clarification on the notification issued by the Education Department barring teachers from involvement in political parties and local bodies. Chyne stated that the purpose of the visit was to clarify the term “local bodies” since it […]

“Meghalayan Age” Store showcasing state’s unique culture & artifacts comes up at New Delhi

Residents of New Delhi will be able to savour the feel of the culture of Meghalaya. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated the ‘Meghalayan Age – The Store’ in New Delhi on Thursday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was also present during the inauguration. The store located at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan would […]

Megahalaya’s regional committees submit report on boundary dispute

The two regional committees out of the three formed by the Meghalaya government to look into the boundary dispute with neighbouring state Assam submitted their report on December 8. Chairperson of the Ri Bhoi district committee, Prestone Tynsong and West Khasi Hills district committee chairman Renikton Tongkhar both submitted their respective reports to Chief Minister […]

Chaos at Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, police & crowd clash at Polo Ground

The Cherry Blossom Festival’s second day was plagued by chaos and violence when visitors, enraged at not being allowed inside the festival arena, clashed with police forcing them to fire tear gas shells to disperse the enraged mob. A group of people reportedly got angry after they were not allowed entry into the JN Sports […]