Shillong: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit in December to interact with students, MPCC president Vincent Pala said on Saturday. Discussions would cover examination irregularities, CUET-related problems, school closures and unemployment. Pala said he had extended an invitation…
National People’s Party (NPP) candidate Dr D.R.L. Nonglait has pledged to raise Meghalaya’s key regional demands in Parliament ahead of the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election. Addressing a rally in Mihmyntdu, he promised to push for Eighth Schedule recognition of the…
Shillong: The Meghalaya government has sought additional central forces after four petrol bomb attacks targeting public assets in Shillong within 48 hours. The latest incident occurred early Thursday at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Shyiap, where windows were damaged…
Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court has closed contempt proceedings against advocates who participated in a judicial work abstention called by the Shillong Bar Association and the Meghalaya High Court Bar Association. The division bench, led by Chief Justice Revati Mohite…
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma outlined a long-term development vision for Shillong, focusing on easing traffic congestion, expanding public spaces and improving infrastructure. He said the state secretariat is expected to shift to Umsawli by the end of…
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday released the second and final instalment of ₹104.48 crore under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for 2025-26, taking the total allocation to ₹198.43 crore. The funds are…
Shillong: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal has warned that Durga Puja pandals occupying portions of PWD roads will not be allowed to continue in the same manner next year due to traffic congestion and public inconvenience. Existing structures…
Tura: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has launched the ‘Tracing the Roots’ programme in Tura to scientifically research and document the history, migration, culture and identity of the state’s Khasi, Jaiñtia and Garo communities. The initiative was launched on…
Long queues were seen at petrol pumps across Shillong as residents rushed to refuel amid fears of a possible disruption in fuel supplies to Meghalaya. Rumours and social media messages about a potential fuel shortage triggered panic buying and traffic…
Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held discussions on Thursday following the recent violence in Shillong and its impact on commuters and residents of both states. The two leaders agreed to work…