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The government is actively engaging with deputy commissioners, who in turn are liaising with block development officers,...
24/07/2025

The government is actively engaging with deputy commissioners, who in turn are liaising with block development officers, police stations, VDPs, NGOs, and traditional heads across villages to prevent infiltration into the state.

Shillong, July 24: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today chaired a high-level meeting and directed district administrations and police to remain on high

The apprehended individuals failed to produce valid documents regarding the ownership or transport of the cattle.
23/07/2025

The apprehended individuals failed to produce valid documents regarding the ownership or transport of the cattle.

Shillong: In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police successfully foiled a cattle smuggling attempt today. Seventy-six cattle,

A major highlight of the evening was a musical showcase representing the Ashtalakshmi states of the Northeast. Performan...
23/07/2025

A major highlight of the evening was a musical showcase representing the Ashtalakshmi states of the Northeast. Performances by top regional bands, Jayanta Jamatia (Tripura), Lungleng Trio (Mizoram), Joe’s Apartment (Sikkim), Rupam & Friends (Assam), Innocent Eyes (Manipur), AR Folk (Arunachal Pradesh), Fifth Note (Nagaland), and Summersalt (Meghalaya) captivated the audience with a blend of traditional and contemporary music.

Shillong: Akashvani North Eastern Service today commemorated National Broadcasting Day with a grand cultural event, the North East Music Concert, held at

He also called for the constitutional recognition of the Khasi language, describing it as a vital symbol of Meghalaya’s ...
23/07/2025

He also called for the constitutional recognition of the Khasi language, describing it as a vital symbol of Meghalaya’s cultural and historical heritage.

Shillong: Voice of the People Party (VPP) MP from Shillong, Ricky AJ Syngkon has urged Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address key issues

The Governor praised the architectural grandeur of the new Assembly complex and lauded the plantation drive as a visiona...
23/07/2025

The Governor praised the architectural grandeur of the new Assembly complex and lauded the plantation drive as a visionary step. He stressed the importance of planting native species, medicinal plants, and endangered species, while cautioning against monoculture due to its ecological risks.

Shillong: In a landmark initiative reflecting Meghalaya’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, in collaboration

The forest at Mawpat was declared a ‘Law Adong’ (or Khlaw Adong – village forests protected for water conservation and b...
23/07/2025

The forest at Mawpat was declared a ‘Law Adong’ (or Khlaw Adong – village forests protected for water conservation and biodiversity) in 2014.

Shillong, July 23: Chief of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Shemborlang Rynjah today inspected the Mawpat forest and announced that

The PIL was filed in 2021, following a 2017 Supreme Court directive that tasked the District Judge with determining the ...
23/07/2025

The PIL was filed in 2021, following a 2017 Supreme Court directive that tasked the District Judge with determining the entitlement to compensation for land acquired in Ri Bhoi.

Shillong, July 23: The Meghalaya High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning compensation for land acquired in Ri Bhoi

Just two weeks ago, he had performed at what was billed as Black Sabbath’s last concert, a festival titled “Back to the ...
23/07/2025

Just two weeks ago, he had performed at what was billed as Black Sabbath’s last concert, a festival titled “Back to the Beginning,” in his and the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England, that amounted to a massive tribute to the legendary band, including from such legendary spiritual offspring as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Alice in Chains and more.

Los Angeles: Founding father of British heavy metal and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne passed away aged 76 after a yearslong struggle with

Authorities have already taken action against at least one such gate: a KHADC-operated toll booth at Umdihar on NH-6 was...
23/07/2025

Authorities have already taken action against at least one such gate: a KHADC-operated toll booth at Umdihar on NH-6 was recently sealed after reportedly charging truckers ₹200 per load without formal approval

Nongpoh: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi, Abhilash Baranwal, convened a meeting today with the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers

HITO has urged the Power Minister to intervene and ensure that MeECL complies with the government's directives regarding...
22/07/2025

HITO has urged the Power Minister to intervene and ensure that MeECL complies with the government's directives regarding the payment of enhanced duty allowance to the trained Home Guard volunteers.

HITO appeals to Meghalaya Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal to ensure MeECL implements enhanced duty allowance for Home Guard volunteers manning critical power installations after 40 years without new recruitment.

The PIL was filed by the Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum, seeking directions for the implementation of A...
22/07/2025

The PIL was filed by the Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum, seeking directions for the implementation of Article 350B of the Constitution of India, which mandates the protection and promotion of linguistic minority rights.

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state and central governments, along with the petitioner, to file short affidavits in a PIL seeking implementation of Article 350B for protecting linguistic minority rights in the state.

In the last three months, 1178 challans have been issued and Rs. 99,280 was collected as fines, setting a strong example...
22/07/2025

In the last three months, 1178 challans have been issued and Rs. 99,280 was collected as fines, setting a strong example for to***co control enforcement.

East Khasi Hills Police intensify enforcement of COTPA 2003, issuing 1178 challans and collecting fines to curb public smoking and illegal to***co sales, supporting Meghalaya’s to***co-free goals.

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