Phase-I of solving the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute likely by December 31st

The Chief Ministerial visit to Langpih ended on a positive note with both Chief Ministers exuding confidence that the inter-state border dispute is going to be solved amicably. Speaking to the press Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma called the visit historic as this was for the first time that Chief Ministers of both states […]

Assam-Meghalaya Border Issue: CM of both states arrive at Langpih

As part of the continuous effort of Assam and Meghalaya to resolve the border issue amicably, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma arrived at Lower Langpih area in Kamrup district on the Assam-Meghalaya border. The Lower Langpih is one of the disputed areas along the inter-state boundary. The […]

Harijan Panchayat Committee opposes relocation move

The Harijan Panchayat Committee in Shillong has once again opposed the proposed relocation move of the state government. Secretary of the Harijan Panchayat Committee, Gurmeet Singh said that no papers have been made public to verify the assertions made by the state administration. Singh stated that as per the High Level Committee (HLC), the document […]

Guwahati Hit and Run: Model Rajkanya Baruah accident victim from Garo Hills succumbs to injuries

Joseph Marak, the 55-year-old from Meghalaya and one among the 9 PWD workers, who were mowed down by fashion model Rajkanya Baruah on October 2, reportedly succumbed to his injuries in the wee hours of November 10. Joseph Marak who lost both his legs in the accident was being treated on GMCH. Joseph Marak’s treatment […]

Padma Awards: See Who won from the Northeast

The Padma awards, which are among India’s highest civilian honours, were bestowed on 119 people in 2021. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, a ceremony to honour the honorees could not be organised in 2020. Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah, and other dignitaries […]

Adequate Checks In Place To Control Coke Industries In Meghalaya: Deputy CM

A day after the Khasi Students Union South West Khasi Hills unit met the member secretary of the Meghalaya state pollution board and urged to not allow any setting up of coke factories in the South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Friday said that there are several formalities to […]

Meghalaya wins 3 National awards in the Health sector

In a proud moment for Meghalaya, the state has been conferred with 3 National awards including one for NEIGRIHMS during the Arogya Manthan celebrations chaired by Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandviya. The awards conferred include state with highest hospitalization rate, Gender Equity and health insurance claims. In the Small States category, Meghalaya is among the […]

Meghalaya govt relaxes lockdown norms, allows certain activities

The Meghalaya government has decided to relax lockdown norms for certain sectors with effect from Friday. Based on guidelines issued by the Centre, the Meghalaya government has eased the lockdown norms for notified shops dealing in essential goods, E-commerce operations in essential goods and common service centres are permitted to open in the state with […]

Meghalaya Cabinet members submit memo to PM for inclusion of Khasi language in 8th Schedule

A section of members of the Meghalaya Cabinet including ministers AL Hek, Banteidor Lyngdoh and Samlin Malngiang have submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include Khasi language in the 8th Schedule. The Meghalaya State ministers submitted the memorandum to the Prime Minister during their visit to New Delhi and also requested him […]