Meghalaya

Meghalaya: MePDCL to cut power to defaulters from April 16

Shillong: The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd has announced disconnection of all power defaulters from April 16 who have failed to pay long outstanding dues of electricity bills as of March 31, 2021.In a statement, the corporation said that...

Semi-naked body of unidentified woman found in Meghalaya

Shillong: An unidentified woman in her 20’s was found dead in Meghalaya following which one person has been arrested on Sunday, police said.The semi-baked body was found near Wah Myntdu in West Jaiñtia Hills district after police were alerted...

Night curfew extended in East Khasi Hills

Shillong: The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on April 3, 2021 under Section 144 CrPC read together with Regulation 3 of the Meghalaya Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 has extended the Night Curfew in East Khasi Hills District with effect from April 3,...

Active COVID-19 cases rise in Meghalaya

Shillong: Active COVID-19 cases have been on a gradual rise in Meghalaya over the past few days with two more positive cases detected on Thursday.Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said the two fresh COVID-19 cases were both...

Meghalaya staring at another loadshedding

Shillong: Meghalaya could face under power cut as Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has warned that it would regulate power supply unless its dues are cleared by April 14.In a notice addressed to the Chairman Cum Managing...

‘April Cool Day’ celebrated in Meghalaya

Shillong: The staff of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides celebrated ‘April Cool Day’ on April 1 by planting plants in their office premises in the city.“I am glad to inform that the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides office,...

Bangladesh Independence Day celebrated in Shillong

Shillong: A reception was hosted by the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh, Guwahati on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day at Asian Confluence, Shillong on March 30, 2021.Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, P Tynsong...

Five die of suffocation while cleaning underground tank in Meghalaya

Shillong: At lest five persons, including a senior forest officer, who went inside a 35 feet underground water tank of an under construction building, died due to suffocation while two others were rescued in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district...

2020, ‘No Detention Year’ for students in Meghalaya

Shillong: The Meghalaya Government on Friday declared 2020 as ‘No Detention Year’ for all school students except those appearing for class 10 and 12 board exams.In order to ensure “smooth conduct of the Academic Session 2021”, Governor Satya Pal...

Meghalaya: Seven new COVID-19 cases, night curfew extended in several parts

Shillong: Seven new COVID-19 cases, including one from among the armed/paramilitary forces, were reported, taking the number of active cases in the state up to 26 in Meghalaya on Friday.On the other hand, in view of the prevailing situation...

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CBC Shillong promotes cleanliness and nutrition awareness at school event

Shillong: Reinforcing the importance of cleanliness and balanced nutrition among young students, the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Shillong,...