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…
Shillong: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has banned the sale and distribution of petrol and diesel in loose quantities with immediate effect, citing public safety concerns amid the ongoing agitation. The restriction will remain in force until further orders…
Guwahati: Vehicular movement between Assam and Meghalaya remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Friday as protesters at Jorabat continued to block vehicles bearing Meghalaya registration numbers. The agitation follows reported violence during a KSU rally in Shillong, with…
Three senior Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leaders, including president Raymond Kharjana, were arrested on Wednesday night following violence and vandalism during a black-flag bike rally in Shillong. Police said at least 31 vehicles were damaged, several people were assaulted, and…
SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the Martin Luther Christian University (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at bringing the private university's legal framework in line with applicable University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the proposed changes…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation stone for the ₹140-crore upgradation of the Weiloi–Mawkyrwat–Rangthong road in South West Khasi Hills. Funded under the state scheme, the project is expected to improve connectivity to markets, healthcare and educational…
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AOC-in-C of the Eastern Air Command, visited the Assam Rifles War Memorial at the Directorate General of Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong on August 17 and paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated Pine Home, a community-driven eco-tourism project at Mawlangwir village in South West Khasi Hills. The initiative combines sustainable practices with traditional architecture and local craftsmanship, with residents actively involved in its development. Sangma…