Bangladesh protests: 63 students from Meghalaya return home, says CM Conrad Sangma
Jul 20, 2024, at 06:12 pm
Shillong/IBNS: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said 63 students from his state have returned from Bangladesh, which is reeling under violent protests against the quota system in government jobs, media reports said.
Jun 20, 2024, at 02:42 am
Khliehriat (Meghalaya): The East Khasi Hills Truck Owners & Transporters Association and the East Jaintia Hills Limestone Suppliers Association, yesterday met the DC of East Jaintia Hills district demanding action against all overloaded trucks plying on NH-6, the arterial road connecting Guwahati in Assam to Meghalaya and further into Silchar (south Assam), Mizoram and Tripura.
French envoy to India Thierry Mathou visits Meghalaya, praises 'beautiful' Mawlynnong
May 13, 2024, at 11:41 pm
French envoy to India Thierry Mathou is currently visiting Meghalaya when he met Governor Phagu Chauhan and wished to foster his nation's cooperation with the state.
India- France joint military exercise Shakti commences in Meghalaya
May 13, 2024, at 11:21 pm
The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise Shakti commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya.
IED blast in Meghalaya leaves one injured
Mar 10, 2024, at 06:12 pm
Shillong/IBNS/UNI: One person was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Shillong City Bus Syndicate in Meghalaya late Saturday night, police said on Sunday.
Amit Shah visits Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong
Jan 19, 2024, at 06:32 pm
Shillong/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited the Headquarters of Directorate General Assam Rifles at Laitkor here in Meghalaya.
Vajra Prahar 2023: India-USA's Joint Special Force exercise concludes in Meghalaya
Dec 13, 2023, at 11:03 pm
The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" concluded recently at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya evacuates 26 students from flood-hit Sikkim
Oct 07, 2023, at 06:01 pm
Shillong/UNI: Altogether 26 students from Meghalaya have been evacuated from flood-hit Sikkim and are en route to Shillong by bus via Assam, an official said on Saturday morning.
Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma unveils Integrated Command Centre in Shillong as part of Smart City Project
Aug 29, 2023, at 10:26 pm
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma recently inaugurated Integrated Command Centre in Shillong as a part of the Smart City project.
Mann ki Baat: PM Modi commends Meghalaya's Brian D Kharpran's in a special mention
Aug 27, 2023, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi: During his 'Mann ki Baat' radio program on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Brian D Kharpran, a resident of Meghalaya, for his role in the exploration of caves in the northeastern region.
British Deputy High Commissioner expresses support for Meghalaya's development
Aug 23, 2023, at 05:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata, Nicholas Low, extended his country's willingness to provide support and collaboration for the advancement of various sectors in Meghalaya.
PM Narendra Modi exalts Meghalaya's pineapples
Aug 19, 2023, at 09:34 pm
Shillong: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exalted Meghalaya’s Pineapples, which are both savoured domestically and internationally.
PM Modi exalts Meghalaya's Pineapples
Aug 19, 2023, at 06:10 pm
Shillong/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exalted Meghalaya’s Pineapples, which are both savoured domestically and internationally.
Meghalaya : High-quality turmeric and ginger powder make inroads into UK and Netherlands markets
Aug 19, 2023, at 08:55 am
Shillong/IBNS: Meghalaya has commenced the export of its premium turmeric and ginger powder to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The Lakadong variety of turmeric, renowned for its exceptional quality, hails from the Lakadong region within the West Jaintia Hills district.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma meets PM Modi on crucial state concerns
Aug 09, 2023, at 04:51 am
Shillong/IBNS/UNI: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum seeking his intervention in addressing crucial concerns of the state, including the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, and the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Meghalaya: Man arrested for raping, murdering minor
Aug 07, 2023, at 09:52 pm
Shillong: The Meghalaya police have arrested a man for allegedly raping and killing a minor girl in West Garo Hills district, police said on Monday.
Gram sevaks from Garo Hills commit to Meghalaya's rural development
Jul 31, 2023, at 03:00 am
About 200 Gram Sevaks and Sevikas from the Garo Hills region united in a one-day transformation workshop when they pledged to revolutionise Meghalaya’s rural development.
Meghalaya: Night curfew imposed as violence erupts in Tura
Jul 25, 2023, at 05:32 am
Shillong/IBNS/UNI: Night curfew was imposed in Tura town of Meghalaya after a mob resorted to stone pelting at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Tura on Monday.
Meghalaya salutes former freedom fighter U Tirot Sing on his death anniversary
Jul 18, 2023, at 06:01 am
Shillong/UNI: Meghalaya paid glowing tributes to the memory of its legendary hero and freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem on his 188th death anniversary on Monday.
Meghalaya police nab 15 sex workers
Jul 18, 2023, at 05:51 am
Shillong/UNI: Meghalaya police have arrested 15 sex workers primarily from Khyndai Lad (Police Bazaar) area and seized a huge quantity of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMLF) during its “vice raid” being conducted in the state capital during the weekend, police said on Monday.
Meghalaya hosts climate change conclave in conjunction with G20 Summit
Jul 09, 2023, at 09:49 am
Shillong/IBNS: The Meghalaya government launched a two-day conclave called ‘Nature Solves: A New Framework for Our Sustainable Future’ on Thursday, during the G20 Summit hosted by the Government of India, to address the pressing issue of climate change.
G20: Meghalaya hosting conclave to address climate change issue
Jul 09, 2023, at 12:16 am
Shillong: The Meghalaya government recently launched a two-day conclave to address the urgent of climate change as part of the G20 Summit hosted by the Government of India, media reports said.
Meghalaya-based terror outfit gathering strength, regrouping in Nagaland & Myanmar
May 14, 2023, at 10:05 pm
Shillong: Meghalaya-based terror outfit Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has been regrouping and over 500 youth have been recruited and sent for training in Nagaland and Myanmar, a leaked intelligence report noted.
Meghalaya: Women voters outnumber men in Sohiong by-elections
May 14, 2023, at 03:52 am
Guwahati/IBNS: In by-elections for the Sohiong assembly constituency in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills District Saturday, a significant number of voters turned out to participate in the democratic process.
Meghalaya starts evacuating students, civilians as ethnic violence sweeps Manipur
May 06, 2023, at 05:14 am
Shillong: The Meghalaya government has started evacuating students and civilians from riot-hit Manipur, State Law Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said on Friday.
Deputy Commissioner inaugurates Tura Industrial Fair 2.0 to promote local entrepreneurs
Apr 25, 2023, at 06:17 am
Tura/Meghalaya: The District Commerce and Industries Centre inaugurated the two day Tura Industrial Fair 2.0 (TIF) at the Police Parade Ground, Tura, Meghalaya on April 20.
Meghalaya: NESFAS observes Mother Earth Millet festival
Apr 08, 2023, at 12:12 am
The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society together with its partner communities from Garo Hills recently observed the Mother Earth Millet festival cum Agroecology Learning Circle (ALC) at a hotel in Tura region of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya: Simmering Conflicts
Apr 03, 2023, at 11:46 pm
On March 20, 2023, Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan informed the State Assembly about the decision of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to engage in unconditional talks within the ambit of the Indian Constitution.
Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM
Mar 07, 2023, at 10:19 pm
Shillong: Conrad Kongkal Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive term at a grand ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers.
PM Modi to attend swearing-in of Meghalaya's NPP govt on Tuesday
Mar 05, 2023, at 03:21 pm
Shillong/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new National People’s Party (NPP)-led government in Meghalaya at the Raj Bhavan at 11 am on March 7, Chief Minister designates Conrad Sangma said on Saturday.