Mawphor Daily News

16/07/2025

Shillong, July 16, 2025 : Today, the Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya, Shri C. H. Vijayashankar, met with 20yearold Ms. Rifiness Warjri at Raj Bhavan. Rifiness recently etched her name into history as the youngest person from Meghalaya to summit Mount Everest, accomplishing the feat on May 18, 2025.
Ms. Rifiness, a young multitalented NCC cadet who is a B.Sc. Botany student of St. Anthony's College, mesmerised the Hon’ble Governor with two singing performances - a patriotic song and a soulful Khasi song - showcasing her cultural connection and versatility beyond mountaineering. The Hon’ble Governor praised her artistic talent and deep-rooted pride in Meghalaya’s heritage.
In recognition of her extraordinary achievements and emerging as a role model for youth, especially girls from humble backgrounds, the Hon’ble Governor extended a formal invitation to Ms. Rifiness to perform at the Independence Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan. He stated that Ms. Rifiness embodies the spirit of determination and cultural pride. Her presence at our Independence Day programme will be a tribute to her inspiration for countless youngsters across the state.
Born in Nongthymmai and raised in Laitkor, Ms. Rifiness is currently pursuing a BSc in Botany at St. Anthony’s College. Prior to Everest, she scaled Mount Abi Gamin in August 2024 under the NCC supervision. A cadet of the 61 Meghalaya Girls Battalion NCC, she became the third woman from the state to reach Everest’s summit at approximately 4:45 AM on May 18, 2025, following pioneers from 2012, 2013, and 2016 .
Despite her remarkable success, Ms. Rifiness remains grounded - she continues to help her family run a small roadside tea stall in Shillong. She credits her achievements to strong family support and her NCC foundation. Refusing to rest on her laurels, She now aspires to conquer the Seven Summits—the highest peaks across all seven continents - including Denali, Kilimanjaro, and Vinson Massif. Meanwhile, she also intends to complete her academic pursuit in Botany. Her dedication has earned her warm felicitations across the board - from Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and recently, she presented a symbolic rock from Everest to the Directorate of Mineral Resources.

16/07/2025

Shillong, July 16, 2025 : The Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya, Shri C. H. Vijayashankar, today felicitated the distinguished Wushu cadets of the Boys Sports Company, Assam Regimental Centre (ARC), Shillong, in a special ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Shillong. These young athletes were honoured for their outstanding performances and dedication to the martial art of Wushu by excelling in various Wushu National and International sporting events., bringing honour to their regiment and the northeastern region.
Assam regimental centre has old association with Raj Bhavan as it was established in 1941 in Raj Bhavan Meghalaya itself during 2nd World War for fighting on eastern front. Brigadier Vikas Rai Shandilya presented Hon’ble Governor with a souvenir picture representing the age-old collaboration. Brig. Vikas and Lt. Col. Manoj Kumar Chand briefed Hon’ble Governor about assam regiment centre’s initiatives in Wushu, Football and various sports.
The Hon’ble Governor lauded the team of officers and cadets for their commitment and fortitude, emphasizing the significance of discipline and resilience in shaping young champions. Addressing the cadets, he said: “Your achievements in Wushu reflect not just personal excellence but embody the spirit of service, discipline and national pride. It is heartening to see you uphold the highest standards of sporting excellence under the aegis of the Assam Regimental Centre.”
Following the ceremony, the cadets were guided on an educational tour of Raj Bhavan. They were introduced to the architectural history of the building, its role in state governance, and the values of leadership and civic duty that it represents. In his remarks, the Hon’ble Governor underscored the importance of promoting indigenous sports like Wushu to harness youth potential and foster national identity through athletic endeavour. The Governor’s felicitation and Raj Bhavan tour reflect the Meghalaya Raj Bhavan’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sporting talent and celebrating the achievements of its young citizens.

13/07/2025

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13/07/2025

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13/07/2025

Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concludes Meghalaya visit with stop at historic Ramakrishna Mission School, Sohra

On the final day of her four-day visit to Meghalaya, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, visited the historic Ramakrishna Mission Ashram School in Sohra.

During her visit, the Minister paid floral tributes at the statues of Swami Ramakrishnanda and Swami Vivekananda. She was shown the Mission’s vocational training facilities, where around 100 women are being trained in weaving free of cost.

Swami Anuragananda, Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Sohra, shared that the Minister has long been familiar with the institution’s work. “Being one of the oldest centres in the Northeast, she was eager to learn about the history, growth, and current challenges of the Mission, as well as the various activities it undertakes,” he said.

“She expressed a keen interest in meeting the women entrepreneurs and was deeply moved by the empowerment initiatives on the campus,” Swami Anuragananda added. “We also gave her an overview of our work in healthcare, education, community relief among other activities.”

Smt. Sitharaman also inquired about the many distinguished alumni of the institution. Swami Anuragananda recalled her interest in legendary figures such as Bah B.B. Lyngdoh, former Chief Minister of Meghalaya and a pioneer of coalition politics in India; Bah G.G. Swell, renowned parliamentarian; Bah Donkupar Roy, and other prominent leaders, bureaucrats, and technocrats who were shaped by the Mission’s values.

To welcome the Minister, several dignitaries were present including the school’s President Kong Theilin Phanbuh, recipient of the Padma Shri in 2006 for her work in women’s upliftment. It may be noted that the Ramakrishna Mission School, Sohra, has recently completed 100 years of dedicated service in the region. Smt. Sitharaman planted a sapling on the campus towards the end of her visit.

Also present were former teachers and staff, including Kong Lolin Lyndem, one of the school’s oldest alumni at age 90 who had served both as a student and a teacher.

The school community, including students and faculty, among other dignitaries were present to grace the special occasion. (PIB Shillong)

13/07/2025

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12/07/2025

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**Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, today visited the iconic living root bridge at Siej Village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills District. The Minister interacted with village elders, local leaders, and beneficiaries of the Payment for Ecosystem Services programme, an initiative supported by the World Bank, KFW, and ADB, to understand how indigenous communities are preserving and innovating age-old ecological practices.

During her address to the village community, Smt Sitharaman expressed deep appreciation for the traditional knowledge systems that have been preserved over generations in Meghalaya.

“I thank the entire village community for having upheld the spirit of living in this dense green environment. For over a hundred years, you have maintained a culture that respects nature and fosters sustainable mobility - even finding ways to connect across rivers without violating the living trees,” she said.

11/07/2025

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10/07/2025

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister arrives in Shillong, State to Launch Landmark Projects worth Over ₹1,500 Crore in her presence

Shillong, July 10, 2025: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, arrived in Shillong, for a four-day visit to the State from July 10 to July 13, 2025. During the visit, Hon’ble Union Minister will be present at the launch and foundation stone laying ceremonies of several marquee projects being taken up by the Government, in the leadership of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya.

Today, the Hon’ble Finance Minister inaugurated the much-anticipated urban infrastructural project, the Polo Shopping Complex, a ₹100 crore project under the Smart City Mission, in the presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Shri Sniawbhalang Dhar Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister.

Welcoming Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister said, “I take this opportunity to welcome the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister to Shillong and to our state of Meghalaya. We have eagerly awaited this program for a very long time. I have been working with our Hon’ble Finance Minister for many years, and she has always been kind and considerate towards Meghalaya and the entire Northeast.”

Following the inauguration, the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister chaired the North East Roundtable on the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, engaging with the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme Interns in an interactive session to understand their experiences as well as feedback on future developments of the scheme, in the presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister.
Notably, Meghalaya is set to unveil a series of transformative infrastructure and development projects, as part of its bold push for economic growth, sustainable tourism, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment.

As part of Meghalaya’s vision to strengthen its public infrastructure, the following key projects will be launched, in Day-2 of Hon’ble Minister’s visit at the LARITI Auditorium in Shillong:
 Redevelopment of Umiam Lake into a world-class sustainable tourism destination (₹99.99 crore)
 MICE and Cultural Infrastructure Hub at Mawkhanu, a flagship project to position Meghalaya as a destination for business tourism (₹99.99 crore)
 Mawkhanu Football Stadium, India’s largest dedicated football stadium, with a 40,000-seat capacity and a state-of-the-art academy (₹732 crore)
 Working Women’s Hostels in Shillong, Jowai, Byrnihat, and Tura to support women’s workforce participation (₹132 crore)
 Virtual inauguration of 75 Digital Libraries in remote areas, aimed at bridging the digital access gap for rural youth (₹162 crore)
In presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, the public event will also witness the launch of “Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy, 2025”, reflecting the state’s growing prowess as a destination for Film Tourism.
Another key moment of the visit will be the flagging-off of premium pineapples from Meghalaya to Lulu Group, Dubai, marking a breakthrough in the State’s Agri-export potential. Organised under the IFAD-supported Megha-LAMP initiative, the consignment reflects Meghalaya’s growing integration with global markets and its support for farmer collectives.
In her four-day visit, Hon’ble Minister will also head to Sohra on July 12, to interact with the SHGs, FPOs and Lakhpati Didis from the State, wherein Hon’ble Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, will also be present.
The four-day visit underscores the Centre’s continued support & firm belief towards Meghalaya’s developmental initiatives across key sectors.

10/07/2025

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09/07/2025

Chief Minister unveils the trophies of the 134th Durand Cup
Shillong, 9th July, 2025: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today, unveiled the trophies of the 134th Durand Cup in the presence of Minister, Sports, Shakliar Warjri, Air Marshal, Surat Singh, Lieutenant General, Sanjay Malik, GOC, 101 Area, Director, Sports & Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, D D Shira, members of Meghalaya State Olympic Association and members of Meghalaya Football Association.

09/07/2025

Chief Minister unveils the trophies of the 134th Durand Cup
Shillong, 9th July, 2025: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today, unveiled the trophies of the 134th Durand Cup in the presence of Minister, Sports, Shakliar Warjri, Air Marshal, Surat Singh, Lieutenant General, Sanjay Malik, GOC, 101 Area, Director, Sports & Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, D D Shira, members of Meghalaya State Olympic Association and members of Meghalaya Football Association.
Speaking during the occasion, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, expressing happiness and pride in being able to host the Durand Cup in the state for the second consecutive year thanked the armed forces for selecting Shillong as one of the host states for the 134th Edition of the Durand Cup. “About eight matches will be played in Shillong during this 134th tournament of the Durand Cup and this is possible due to the hard work of the officials from the sports department and all stakeholders in preparing the venue which has not been simple or easy,” he said.
“We had a very successful season of Durand Cup last year and this has motivated us to host better this year with more participation of local teams that will make it more engaging for the football fans from Shillong and we expect a huge turnout this year too,” he added. He also informed that more fan parks will be created so that football lovers can enjoy every match that will be played in Shillong.
The Chief Minister also said that the Durand Cup is one of the most prestigious cups in Sports but the tournament is not just about sports but also a tribute and connection towards the armed forces and this is what makes the Durand Cup different and special from any other tournament. He also placed on record his sincere gratitude and pride on the services of the armed forces during the Operation Sindoor.
He also added that sports and youth affairs is an important sector for the state government for holistic development of the youth. “We believe that sports play a very important role in shaping the youth and this thought process had driven the strategy and the policy and actions of our government,” he said. He also outlined the different programs of the government in developing sports and athletes of the state. Giving an overview of the different sports infrastructures being developed across the state the Chief Minister informed that about 2000 Cr is being in developing and creating the sports infrastructures and added that about 50 artificial football turfs will be ready across the state by 2027. “These kind of infrastructure will develop the different football talents we have and to give further impetus to these talents we are focussing on having leagues at different levels percolating to the grass roots level to develop the culture of football and engage our talent in football,” he said.
Earlier in his welcome address, Lt Gen, Sanjay Malik. GOC, 101 Area, informed that the tournament will be kicked off on 26th July. He further informed that Shillong will host one of the quarter final matches and added that if one of the local teams qualify for the semi finals, the match will be brought to Shillong. Besides Lajong FC this year Rangdajied FC will also compete in the tournament.
Later, the Chief Minister and other dignitaries also flagged off the Trophy Convoy.