The Meghalaya government has directed the Mining and Geology department to start the auctioning process of the 2 lakh metric tonnes of mined coal which is expected to begin in a few weeks time. Speaking to mediapersons, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said that in a few weeks time the government will be able to […]

Meghalaya Congress MLA David Nongrum passed away in Shillong on Tuesday morning. Nongrum, who as per doctors had a history of hypertension, died of a cardiac arrest. The two-time Mawryngkneng MLA was reportedly brought dead to NEIGRIHMS. He was 42. David Nongrum was first elected to the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly in 2013 as an independent […]

The United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) on Monday expanded their council by adding six new representatives as Executive Members, informed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), chief executive member, Pramod Boro during a press meet. The six new Executive Members in the Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly took oath on Monday in Kokrajhar. With this, the total […]

India’s daily COVID-19 cases continue to follow a consistent downward slope and it has significantly dropped to 8,635 on Tuesday after eight months, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). “After reaching a high of 95,735 on 10th September 2020, they have dropped to 8,635 today, lowest in 8 months,” the ministry […]

The Rashtrapati Bhavan will re-open for visitors from Saturday, nearly 11 months after it was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official statement issued on Monday. It will be open on Saturdays and Sundays (except on government holidays), the statement said. Visitors can book their slots online on the website https://presidentofindia.nic.in or https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/, said the […]

Following the military coup banks in Myanmar have been temporarily shut down due to major disruptions of internet services, according to media reports. According to a report by The Myanmar Times, banks under the Myanmar Banking Association have announced a unified closure from February 1. Besides, the ATM machines of major banks are also not […]

The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the resignation of Nagaland Lokayukta Justice (retd) Uma Nath Singh, days after he said he was willing to step down as suggested by the apex court provided the state government or others are restrained from initiating any kind of action or defaming him in media based on the pending […]

Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty on Monday assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. According to the defence ministry, Lt Gen CP Mohanty takes over the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff from Lt Gen SK Saini who superannuated on 31 January 2021 after completing four decades of […]

Today marks a new milestone in the aviation sector of Sikkim as two passenger flights landed at the Pakyong airport on Monday. For the first time, two flights from Kolkata and Delhi landed at the Pakyong airport on a single day. With SpiceJet resuming flight services from Kolkata to Pakyong airport, the air link between […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Union Budget 2021-22 and said it will enhance India’s self-confidence amid the coronavirus pandemic while asserting that the budget envisions self-reliance. “The Union Budget 2021-22 has been presented amid unprecedented circumstances…. Amid the situation created by COVID-19. Today’s budget will enhance India’s self-confidence and will instill self-confidence […]