Meghalaya

KAM: Citizens’ platform for ‘democratic renewal’ in Meghalaya

Shillong: A new citizens' platform for Democratic Renewals in Meghalaya called “KAM Meghalaya” has been formed for ensuring a collective and participatory space for citizens' engagement towards a more equitable, inclusive and just MeghalayaAbout 90 members of the civil...

Meg Women’s Commission for action against police

Shillong: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) on Friday sought strong action against the State police for failing to act on the complaint filed about domestic violence by the mother against the accused father, Joefresson Jana, three...

Meghalaya Women’s panel for strong action against police

Shillong: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) on Friday sought strong action against the State police for failing to act on the complaint filed about domestic violence by the mother against the accused father, Joefresson Jana, three days...

13 more killed as heavy rain continues to lash Meghalaya

Shillong: Thirteen more people, including seven minors and a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper were killed, while one more missing in connection with different incidences of landslides in Meghalaya, triggered by continuous heavy rains on Friday, taking the total...

Four children among five dead as heavy rains wreak havoc in Meghalaya

Shillong: At least five persons, including four children and a woman died in two different incidents of landslides in Meghalaya due to incidences triggered by incessant rains on Thursday, even as widespread damage to roads and highways were reported,...

Meghalaya: Man convicted for hacking another man to death

Shillong: A local court in Meghalaya on Thursday convicted a man in a 2018 murder case and sentenced him to rigorous life imprisonment for life.The convict Sengran D. Shira had on June 26, 2018 hacked to death Balkulin Ch...

Schools in Meghalaya to be closed due to heavy rain

Shillong:  The Meghalaya Government on Thursday declared closure of all schools in the State from June 17 to 20 in view of the inclement weather and for the safety of school children.“In view of the inclement weather and warning...

11 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Meghalaya

Shillong: Eleven Bangladeshi nationals travelling without valid travelling documents were arrested on Thursday along with three Indian nationals in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, police said.Initially, the Bangladeshi nationals were first "detained" by the Village Defence Party (VDP) of...

NH-06 washed away as heavy rain hits Meghalaya

Shillong: Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in various parts of Meghalaya triggering landslides and flash floods.Normal life was thrown out of gear in several parts of the State for the past couple of days with the pounding rains.The...

NDPS court convicts two persons in Meghalaya

Shillong: A special NDPS Act court in Meghalaya on Wednesday convicted two persons for their involvement in a drug trafficking case in 2013.Special Judge (NDPS Act) N.A. Khan found the accused Sangte Paite and Lalmingliana guilty and was convicted...

Latest News

Seva Setu Abhiyan held at Salungpham, Thoubal

Thoubal: The District Administration, Thoubal, successfully organized the Seva Setu Abhiyan (Go to Village) in connection with the Seva...