The death toll in the illegal coal mine explosion in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district has risen to 25 as rescue operations continue amid fears of more trapped workers. The blast, triggered by dynamite at Mynsynhgat village, set the mine…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that the dossier for the state’s iconic Living Root Bridges has been formally submitted to UNESCO for consideration under the 2026–27 World Heritage List. The submission, made in Paris by India’s UNESCO representative,…
The death of an Assam labourer at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills has renewed focus on the continued practice of banned rat-hole mining. The victim, identified as Mosaid Ali (48) from Hojai district, collapsed while working…
Legendary German rock band Scorpions will return to Shillong after nearly two decades, performing at JN Stadium on April 21, 2026, as part of their Coming Home 2026 India tour. Shillong will be the first stop, followed by shows in…
NEHU Shillong has enforced stricter traffic rules after a security guard allegedly driving drunk hit two students near the campus gate. The university has now set a 30 kmph speed limit and made helmets mandatory for riders and cyclists. Offenders…
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.