Meghalaya

Irene Dkhar to represent India at Miss Tourism World 2025 Finals in China

Shillong: Irene Dkhar, the reigning Miss Tourism India, is poised to represent India at the prestigious Miss Tourism World 2025 Global Finals. The event is set to take place on January 10, 2025, in Guangdong, China. Dkhar departed from New...

Meghalaya honoured with 2nd prize in National Energy Conservation Award

Shillong: The state of Meghalaya has been honoured for the second consecutive year, securing 2nd place in the Group-D category for the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award for its efforts in promoting energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and promoting...

IIM Shillong unveils new initiatives on its 18th Foundation Day

Shilling: IIM Shillong marked its 18th Foundation Day with the unveiling of several new initiatives aimed at fostering community development, skill enhancement, and educational empowerment in the Northeast region. The Governor of Meghalaya, C.H. Vijayashankar, attended the inauguration ceremony along...

National Scholarship Portal now open for NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme

Shillong :The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is now accepting applications for the Post-Matric Scholarships under the NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme for students from the North Eastern States for the academic year 2024-25.Sherry Lalthangzo, Economic Adviser (E&M), provided details on...

Garo film ‘Chanchisoa’ selected for screening at Indian Panorama

Shillong: The Garo film Chanchisoa, directed by Elvachisa Ch Sangma and Dipankar Das, has been chosen for screening in the prestigious 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Chanchisoa is one of 20 non-feature films selected for the Indian Panorama, a key section...

IIM Shillong inks MoU with SIDBI to launch entrepreneurship training

Shillong: The Indian Institute of Management Shillong, through its IIM Shillong Foundation for Incubation and Enterprise (IIMSFIE), has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). This collaboration marks a significant...

Meghalaya hosts PRAISE Awards 2024 to celebrate contributions to PM-SVANidhi

Shillong: The State Urban Livelihood Mission (SULM) under the Urban Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya, successfully organized the PRAISE (Performance Recognition for Access to Financial Inclusion and Street Vendors Empowerment) Awards ceremony on October 23, 2024. The event honored key...

Centre announces 1,057 cr for Meghalaya under PMGSY-III

Shillong In a significant move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth in the North-Eastern region, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 88 roads measuring 782.155 km and 55 bridges under PMGSY-III, with an estimated investment of...

Distribution of rice and wholemeal atta for East Khasi Hills District released

Shillong: The Deputy Commissioner (Supply) of East Khasi Hills District has announced the release of rice under NFSA (AAY and PHH) and Non-NFSA, as well as wholemeal atta, for October 2024. These items will be available at the respective...

Shillong: 2nd Int’l Conference on Economics and Public Policy (ICEP-II) concludes

Shillong: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong announced the successful conclusion of the 2nd International Conference on Economics and Public Policy (ICEP-II). This year’s event brought together around 55 esteemed participants from across India, fostering a dynamic exchange...

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CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh stresses unity of all communities in Manipur

Imphal: Chief Minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, reaffirmed that the Meiteis of the State are Manipuri-Meiteis, the Nagas...