Meghalaya govt facing hurdles in construction of medical colleges

It seems like the Conrad Sangma government in Meghalaya is facing serious hurdles in setting up medical colleges in the state. This is in sharp contrast to neighbouring Assam which has established as many as 8 medical colleges over a span of just six years. In fact, the 8th medical college was inaugurated recently in […]

Shillong IED Blast: 4 sympathizers of HNLC rebel outfit arrested

Four persons have been arrested for their direct involvement in connection with the Shillong IED blast on January 30. This has been confirmed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that all four arrested individuals were directly involved in the terror attack. Among those arrested include people who had provided […]

Explosion at Police Bazar rocks Shillong, no casualties reported

An explosion took place in the heart of Shillong this evening. The blast occurred outside Delhi Mistan Bhandar in Shillong’s commercial hub Police Bazar. Soon after the news of the blast, the bomb squad rushed to the spot. Police are yet to ascertain the nature of the blast. East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtynger who […]

Conrad Sangma speaks on coal mining, Shillong violence during R-day address

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Repulic Day informed that his government inaugurated as many as 300 projects this year. CM Sangma also spoke on the burning issue of illegal coal mining and the recent communal violence in Shillong. At a time when reports of violence in Shillong are drawing sharp reactions, CM Sangma urged people […]

Attack against nontribals in Shillong must not be given communal colour: UDP

The recent incidents of violence in Meghalaya’s capital city Shillong have raised fresh concerns over the law and order situation in the city. Reacting to the developments, United Democratic Party general secretary Jemino Mawthoh condemned the attacks on non-tribals terming them as unfortunate. Mawthoh, however, maintained that the issue must not be given a communal […]

Meghalaya: Unidentified miscreants attack Shillong residents

In a shocking incident in Meghalaya Capital Shillong, a group of unidentified miscreants assaulted people in the Lumdiengjri area at around 4-4:30 pm on Wednesday. The three injured were brought to civil hospital Shillong of which Chandan Paul 55 years a resident of lower Mawprem is claimed to have been stabbed by family members. The […]

Curtailed 50th statehood day celebrations for Meghalaya amid Covid scare

Amid the Covid spike, Meghalaya has decided to celebrate the 50th statehood day in a curtailed manner. The Golden Jubilee celebrations of statehood day will be curtailed by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today after a crucial meeting held to prepare the course of action. Also Read: Nagaland AFSPA Repeal: ENSF seeks speedy justice Sangma informed […]

Shillong Shops to close by 8 pm as Covid cases surge in Meghalaya

Northeast states are stepping up restrictions amid the nationwide Covid surge. Shops and markets in Meghalaya capital Shillong have been directed to close by 8pm while restaurants and eateries will down shutters by 9 pm. There will be a virtual curfew on Sundays with shops asked to remain closed on the day. It may be […]

Meghalaya: Music maestro Neil Nongkynrih’s funeral today, CM Conrad Sangma to attend

The funeral of the late music maestro Neil Nongkynrih is set to take place in Shillong today. As per sources, the funeral services are set to take place at about 1 pm in the afternoon. Shillong Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is likely to attend the funeral service along with several eminent personalities from Shillong. Also […]