Meghalaya

COVID-19 surge continues in Meghalaya

Shillong: Meghalaya is witnessing a sudden spurt of COVID-19 active cases with 513 fresh cases of infection detected and 14 new deaths recorded, even as 307 patients were declared recovered on Thursday, an official said.The positivity rate currently stands...

Swine flu under control, no cause for panic, says Meghalaya government

Shillong: The Meghalaya government on Thursday said that the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the State was under control and that there was no reason to panic as the flu did not affect human beings.“As of now, the disease...

Meghalaya HC asks state govt to deal with the issue of vaccine hesitation

Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court, on Thursday directed the state government to deal with the vaccine hesitation issue on a priority basis.“We reiterate our earlier observation and direct the state government to deal with the vaccine hesitation issue on...

Amit Shah to visit Meghalaya on July 24, 25

Shillong: Union Home Minister, Amit Shah will be visiting Shillong for two days, on July 24 and 24. He will be inaugurating various projects during his two-day stay at the Meghalaya capital.As per a tentative programme released by the...

Rice, atta released for East Khasi Hills

Shillong: The Deputy Commissioner (Supply), East Khasi Hills District has informed the public consumers that rice under PMGKAY for NFSA households (AAY and PHH) for the month of July, 2021 and whole meal atta for the month of June, 2021...

Meghalaya CM inspects Tribal Research Institute

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work of the upcoming Tribal Research Institute (TRI) at Chidekgre near Babadam, West Garo Hills district, which is funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs...

Woman activist protest outside Meghalaya Secretariat over non-release of COVID-19 financial dues

Shillong: A civil rights activist is staging a lone protest in front of the gate at the main secretariat in Meghalaya capital Shillong demanding the release of COVID 19 financial assistance meant for the marginalised labourers in the...

Meghalaya Public-Private Partnership Policy approved

Shillong: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Monday approved the State Public Private Partnership Policy to promote growth by attracting investments while safeguarding and promoting the interests of the communities.Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who holds the finance portfolio, said, “One...

Ten COVID-19 related deaths, 387 cases in Meghalaya

Shillong: Meghalaya on Monday recorded ten COVID-19 related deaths mounting the fatality figure to 955 and 387 new cases of infection taking the number of active cases up to 4,033.The State also reported 323 more recoveries from the viral...

Move to make Meghalaya among top 10 states in 10 years

Shillong: In a move to transform Meghalaya to be among the top 10 states in 10 years, the Cabinet on Monday approved the ‘Meghalaya Youth Policy, 2021, a framework towards achieving the government’s vision to create pathways for the...

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CM honours meritorious government school students

Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attended the Awards Ceremony of the “Incentive to Government School Students Who Excel...