Shillong Today

16/07/2025

The Meghalaya Government is taking a bold step to ensure safer travel across the state.

From now on, all commercial vehicles—including taxis and tourist cabs—must clearly display the driver’s name, license number, contact information, and address.

Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh and Transport Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar announced that the initiative aims to deter crimes and build trust between drivers and passengers.

This move is especially important for women, solo travelers, and tourists, allowing them to note or share driver details quickly and feel more secure during their journey.

The new rule will apply only to vehicles operating under commercial permits.
Private, government, and state-run vehicles are excluded.

A one-month grace period will be given after official notification.
After that, any commercial vehicle not displaying driver details will be barred from operation.

This is just the beginning. The first phase covers four-wheelers, and two-wheelers may be included later.

With this new measure, Meghalaya joins the ranks of cities and regions worldwide that prioritize passenger safety.

Because every journey should be a safe one.

The Meghalaya Government is taking a bold step to ensure safer travel across the state.From now on, all commercial vehicles—including taxis and tourist cabs—...

14/07/2025

In Jowai, Meghalaya, the vibrant Behdienkhlam Festival 2025 lit up the streets with color, rhythm, and faith. Celebrated by the Pnar community, this ancient tradition calls for unity, peace, and protection from disease. This year’s theme, “Wasuk Wakmen Ia Waroh” — Let Peace and Harmony Prevail — echoed through the town as massive, artistically crafted towers called “Rots” were paraded by men in a powerful show of devotion. The climax came at the sacred Aitnar pool, where all the rots were immersed together — symbolizing spiritual cleansing and community bonding. Amid the beat of drums and traditional music, the festival blended faith with festivity, art with spirituality. More than just a celebration, Behdienkhlam 2025 was a call to honor indigenous culture and stand united in hope, health, and harmony. For more information login to https://shillongtoday.com

05/07/2025

Vendors Raise Concerns Over Limited Hawking Hours and Relocation Deadline in Shillong

Shillong, July 4: Street vendors and hawkers in Police Bazar, Shillong, are voicing deep concern over the recent High Court directive that permits them only three hours of business per day. The restricted timings—12:30 PM to 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM—have been deemed impractical by vendor r...

28/06/2025

SMB Cracks Down on Encroachment by Shops in Shillong City:-

Shillong, June 28: In a firm step toward reclaiming public spaces and enforcing civic order, the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) has launched a crackdown on shopkeepers and commercial establishments that display goods beyond their licensed premises. The Board has warned that such practices, which amount to illegal encroachment on public footpaths and roads, will no longer be tolerated.

In an official notification issued this week, the SMB cited violations of Bye-Law 136 of the Shillong Municipal Bye-Laws, framed under the Meghalaya Municipal Act, 1973 (as amended). The Board noted that unauthorised occupation of public walkways for commercial gain poses serious risks to pedestrian safety and disrupts traffic movement. Read the full story with the link below:-

https://shillongtoday.com/smb-cracks-down-on-encroachment-by-shops-in-shillong/

14/05/2025

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22/03/2025

IIM Shillong and Meghalaya Forests & Environment Department Celebrates International Forest Day 2025

Shillong, Mar; 22: On the occasion of International Forest Day 2025, on Friday, IIM Shillong, in collaboration with the Forests & Environment Department, Meghalaya, hosted a Plantation Drive centered around the vital theme of “Forest and Food.” The event emphasized the urgent need for sustainabl...

03/12/2024

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20/11/2024

https://shillongtoday.com/chief-minister-inaugurates-integrated-command-and-control-centre-paving-way-for-smart-city-governance/

Chief Minister inaugurates Integrated Command and Control Centre paving way for smart city governance "ago" 3 mins Shillong Today Shillong, Nov 20: The Integrated Command and Control Centre, Umsawli, Shillong, was inaugurated today by Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma. Speaking during the occasion, th...

15/10/2024

Shillong City is growing day by day, it needs to have a highly developed land, underground, and flyovers roads connection, so as to ease travelers all around and avoid trafic jam.

14/09/2024

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22/08/2024

Shillong, Aug 22: The 30th Inter School and 12th Inter College Karate Tournament, organised by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association, began at the Sports Authority of India campus at NEHU here today. A record 609 karatekas are participating this year, an increase of around 100 on 2023's tournament. The participants have been drawn from 95 different schools and seven colleges within Meghalaya....

Shillong, Aug 22: The 30th Inter School and 12th Inter College Karate Tournament, organised by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association, began at the Sports Authority of India campus at NEHU here today. A record 609 karatekas are participating this year, an increase of around 100 on 2023's tournament...

21/08/2024

Shillong, August 21: The government of Meghalaya would like to draw your attention to an important aspect regarding Aadhaar enrolment and the mandatory biometric updates for children informed by Dr. Joram Beda, IAS Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya and State Nodal Officer (Aadhaar) Aadhaar Enrolment fm:-Newborns and Children: There is no age limit for (adhaar registration and even newborn babies can be enrolled....

Shillong, August 21: The government of Meghalaya would like to draw your attention to an important aspect regarding Aadhaar enrolment and the mandatory biometric updates for children informed by Dr. Joram Beda, IAS Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya and State Nodal Officer (Aadhaar)....