Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised Meghalaya’s iconic living root bridges during her visit to Siej Village, calling them a global model of sustainable living. Commending the community’s nature-aligned practices, she highlighted the importance of preserving traditional ecological knowledge and…
Meghalaya will regain five villages in Ri-Bhoi district after signing a border MoU with Assam by August 15, said Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh. Despite ongoing tensions, talks are progressing. A joint visit to Langpih remains pending. Lyngdoh defended the state's…
Meghalaya has enforced a night curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM in border areas of East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, and East Jaintia Hills to curb infiltration and smuggling. Movement near the Indo-Bangladesh border is restricted, with bans…
Rajya Sabha MP Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi expressed concern over the stalled railway project in Meghalaya’s Khasi and Jaintia Hills. He blamed the state government’s return of central funds as a major setback. Kharlukhi doubts how soon the project can be…
A rally by Awaken India Movement (AIM) in Shillong protested forced Aadhaar-linking for welfare schemes. AIM leader Banshai Marbaniang stressed opposition to compulsion, not Aadhaar itself. Minor scuffles occurred as members tried marching to the Secretariat. A memorandum was submitted…
The Joint State Haj Committee has announced district-wise orientation and training programmes for 2025 Haj pilgrims, scheduled from April 3 to April 16, 2025. The sessions will be held at various venues across Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Orientation Dates and…
A two-member Meghalaya team has been sent to Karnataka to investigate the death of 13-year-old Khrehlang Khongtani, who died from suspected food poisoning at an unauthorized hostel. The student was among 30 who fell ill after eating leftover Holi food…
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the state government to set up shelter homes for stray dogs in Shillong following a PIL on rising dog attacks. Despite efforts by the Shillong Municipal Board, the issue persists due to the lack…
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong announced the establishment of seven new Border Outposts (BOPs) in four districts along the Assam border to enhance security. The outposts are located in Ri Bhoi, West Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills, and West Jaintia…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced plans to urge Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to restart the second phase of border talks after the Assembly’s budget session. The discussions aim to resolve six remaining disputed areas along the…