Pressure groups in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, including GSU and AHAM, have opposed coal mining at Paromgre, citing environmental damage to rivers, forests, and wildlife near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. They also raised concerns over possible uranium extraction, warning of long-term…
Scientists at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya have developed a method to convert discarded tea leaves into bioethanol, a clean renewable fuel. Using iron–zinc oxide nanocatalysts and microwave-assisted processing, the team achieved a 75% yield. The study, published…
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma announced a ₹700 crore water supply project to address Shillong’s acute crisis. The scheme, along with the Wahrynthem project sourcing 33 MLD from the Umngot river, aims to ease shortages. With rainfall down 50%, the…
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma said the Assam-Meghalaya border situation is under control, though sporadic incidents may continue due to historic disputes. He highlighted the 2022 MoU resolving six disputed areas and ongoing talks for the remaining six. Boundary pillars…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma in Guwahati to discuss mutual growth and cooperation. The two states earlier agreed to resolve six of 12 border disputes, erecting pillars in five areas, with discussions ongoing for Pilingata.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma in Guwahati to discuss mutual growth and border issues. Both states earlier agreed to erect border pillars in five of six disputed areas, leaving Pilingkata unresolved. The meeting comes amid…
A violent clash broke out in Guwahati’s Garbhanga forest on Wednesday between Assam Forest officials and Meghalaya locals. The conflict began when Assam stopped a meeting allegedly organized by Meghalaya authorities in disputed territory. Tensions escalated as officials were attacked…
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…