South West Garo Hills: A 55-year-old Bangladeshi national, identified as Sati Rajbanshi from Bangladesh’s Rajshahi district, remained stranded in the no-man’s land near Mahendraganj along the India-Bangladesh border after talks between the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh failed to resolve…
Conrad Sangma has said that the Meghalaya government is continuing efforts to resolve long-standing issues surrounding coal mining and promote scientific, legally compliant mining practices in the state. He stated that the government is in constant discussion with the Centre…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the India-Bangladesh border fencing work in the state is close to completion, with only 40–45 km remaining. Around 400 km of fencing has already been completed. He said about 10% of the work…
Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday flagged off 95 new vehicles for the Meghalaya Police worth nearly ₹30 crore, in a major push to strengthen policing infrastructure and improve law enforcement outreach across the state. The fleet includes mini trucks, buses,…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that the Meghalaya Official Language Ordinance, 2026 has received approval from Governor C. H. Vijayashankar, officially recognising Khasi and Garo as state languages alongside English. The ordinance replaces the Meghalaya State Language Act,…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma interacted with residents of Ksehkohlong village under the CM Connect programme, addressing concerns over road conditions, connectivity, and private school teachers’ salaries. He assured that the government is committed to inclusive development and resolving local…
Conrad Sangma chaired multiple review meetings to assess infrastructure, transport, forest conservation, and urban development projects across Meghalaya. He also reviewed preparations for the National Games 2027, focusing on facilities and readiness. Discussions included cultural research on indigenous tribes and…
Conrad Sangma honoured 40 meritorious SSLC students from Khasi and Jaiñtia Hills under the Chief Minister’s Special Grant. He termed it a first-of-its-kind initiative to recognise academic excellence and motivate students. Sangma said the programme will become an annual event…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma condemned the alleged assault on a woman from Manipur and a transgender person from Assam in Delhi, calling the incident disturbing and unacceptable. The attack reportedly occurred in a park near Saket Court after…
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…