Meghalaya Power Minister Assures No Load Shedding Amid Repair Works and Upgrades
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Shillong, Jan 8: Meghalaya Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal today said that the power scenario in Meghalaya is in a very good position as of now and there is no plan for imposition of any load shedding.
“However, as and when the situation comes, we will take a call on...
Shillong, Jan 7: Meghalaya Chief Secretary DP Wahlang today said that the government is still opening its doors for talks with the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
His statement came after almost a year that the HNLC had pulled out of the tripartite peace talks held with the Centre...
President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Meghalaya for ICAR Golden Jubilee & Farmer’s Expo 2025
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Shillong, Jan 7: President of India, Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to the state of Meghalaya to inaugurate the golden jubilee celebration of the ICAR Research Complex, Umiam and Farmer's Expo 2025 with 100 stalls during January 9 and 10.
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BSF Foils Smuggling Attempt at Indo-Bangla Border, Seizes Goods Worth Rs 9.5 Lakh in Meghalaya
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Shillong, Jan 6: Troops of BSF Meghalaya thwarted a major smuggling attempt along the India-Bangladesh border on January 5.
The troops also apprehended one Indian national in AOR of BOP Nongkhen in the area of village Riyazlong, under West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and seized various items worth more than...
Voice of the People Party Calls for Rejection of All Rival Parties in KHADC and JHADC Polls
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Shillong, Jan 5: The opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) has asked the people of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills region to reject all the other political parties contesting the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) slated...
KHNAM Sticks to Pro-Hynniewtrep Agendas for ADC Elections, Declines Pre-Poll Alliances
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Shillong, Jan 4: The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has informed that it is not ready to work with other political parties because of its 'pro-Hynniewtrep agendas'.
After the party's central executive committee (CEC) meeting today, working president Thomas Passah said that the reason for the party's decision not...
Shillong, Dec 30: Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has stressed the need for 'stakeholders' to come up with their own standard operating procedures (SOPs) for people visiting the different tourist spots across Meghalaya.
His statement came today in the wake of a recent incident where a tourist chanted "Jai Shree...
Social Activist Cherian Momin Demands Probe Into Illegal Boulders Transport via Meghalaya
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Shillong, Dec 28: Social activist Cherian Momin today demanded for an independent investigation into the alleged illegal and exploitative practices surrounding the transportation of boulders from Bhutan to Bangladesh through the territory of Meghalaya.
He said that the government should take action to halt illegal transportation activities and enforce legal...
Shillong, Dec 28: Police investigation has revealed that Akash Sagar had gone to the Church of Epiphany at Mawlynnong in East Khasi Hills - also known as the cleanest village in Asia - days before he uploaded the video on social media.
"Sagar had gone and committed the act one week...
BSF Nabs 13 Bangladeshi Smugglers, Seizes Contraband Worth Over Rs 10 Lakh in Meghalaya
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Shillong, Dec 23: Acting on specific intelligence on Sunday, vigilant troops of 4 Bn, BSF Meghalaya Frontier, apprehended 13 Bangladeshi nationals involved in smuggling activities, a BSF source said. In addition, BSF troops seized 35 bags of sugar along with other contraband items, including liquor, tea, copper wire, local...