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…
The Federation of Khasi Jaintia Garo People (FKJGP) opposes the proposed 180-km railway line from Chaparmukh Junction (Assam) to Jowai (Meghalaya), fearing an influx of outsiders. The group urged the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) to withhold the no-objection…
A major fire broke out in Williamnagar market, East Garo Hills, on Saturday, destroying over 15 shops. The fire, which originated from two points, was extinguished by 3:00 AM. No casualties or injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause,…
A shocking fraud case emerged in Williamnagar, East Garo Hills, as ₹1.46 crore vanished from a joint SBI savings account. Account holder Retmilla Rongdeng Sangma filed an FIR, alleging bank involvement. A clerk, Easter Momin, confessed to siphoning funds through…
The BSF's 4th Battalion thwarted a smuggling attempt near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, seizing items worth ₹51.5 lakh. In Baghora, ₹5.21 crore worth of drugs, including heroin and cannabis, were destroyed during a disposal operation. Separately, South Salmara Police…
During Meghalaya's 53rd Statehood Day celebrations in Jowai, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced plans for a Government Nursing College in Jowai. He launched the revised Meghalaya State Anthem and presented Excellence Awards to state employees. Sangma highlighted government achievements,…