Meghalaya

Meghalaya HC mulls CBI probe into illegal coal mining

Shillong: Mulling a CBI probe into the issue of illegal coal mining and transportation in Meghalaya, the High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to show cause why it should still have any confidence in the police or...

Meghalaya CM seeks Pradhan’s intervention to set up CUET centres

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the National Capital and sought his kind attention on issues which are adversely affecting the student community of the State.The Chief Minister also requested...

BJP’s ally NPP opposes introduction of UCC

Shillong: The National People’s Party (NPP), an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has opposed the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India saying it goes against the actual idea of India. “The UCC goes against the...

Meghalaya launches tourism vehicles

Shillong: The Meghalaya government has taken a significant step towards fostering economic growth through tourism with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma launching on Friday to elevate high value tourism experience in the State.These vehicles were launched, considering that high value tourists...

Meghalaya HC: Investigate people involved in illegal Coke oven plants

Shillong: The full bench Meghalaya High Court has granted full authority to find out the persons behind the illegal operation of coke oven plants, including the receipt of illegally-mined coal at such plants in the state. Hearing a public interest...

Regional meeting on price policy for Rabi crops held in Meghalaya

Imphal: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya Tuesday organised a “One day Regional Meeting of North Eastern States on Price Policy for Rabi Crops for the 2024-25 Marketing Season” at the State Convention Centre, here. The...

Two Assam coal miners died in coal mine in Meghalaya

Shillong: A petitioner of a pending Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has informed the Meghalaya High Court that two coal miners from Assam had died in a coal mine in the South Garo Hills district. In his submission to the division bench...

Meghalaya CM calls for PM Modi’s visit to Manipur

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday said that it is ‘important’ for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit violence-hit Manipur to build up confidence among the people of the strife-torn state.“It is important for confidence building of...

Meghalaya to keep track of refugees from Manipur

Shillong: Like the other states in the North Eastern region, Meghalaya, which too has been affected by the steady exodus of people from Manipur, has decided to keep track of those coming into the state from the violence-hit state.Chief...

Joint regional committee meeting between Meghalaya and Assam held

Shillong: The joint regional committee meeting between Meghalaya and Assam began on Wednesday here to resolve the six remaining areas of differences between the two states. Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of West Jaintia Hills district regional committee, Sniawbhalang Dhar...

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Assam Rifles organises free medical camp in T Minou

Tengnoupal:            As part of its continuous people-centric welfare and outreach initiatives across remote border areas, Assam Rifles organised a...