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17 Mar

India’s tenth longest cave is presently Lungchun Khur in Meghalaya

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaLungchun Khur

At an astounding 13,618 meters, Lungchun Khur has been confirmed by a big caving expedition in Meghalaya as the ninth longest limestone cave and the tenth longest cave in India. During the "Caving in the Abode of the Clouds Expedition" that took place from February 2–28, international teams documented 22,663 meters of cave passages that had never been explored before. With intricate networks of relic passageways, inlet formations, and boulder chokes, the recently ranked Lungchun Khur has enormous underground river passages that are up to 30 meters wide and high. The discovery, which was located beneath the Muallian Spur, was…

11 Mar

Over 300 farmers trained in sustainable agriculture at Meghalaya workshop

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Over 300 farmers in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills have embraced organic and integrated farming techniques through a specialized training workshop aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. Organized by Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Community College (DDUCC) and the Skill Development Centre, Wahiajer, under North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the workshop provided farmers with practical demonstrations and interactive sessions that blended traditional methods with modern farming advancements. Experts led hands-on training, focusing on chemical-free farming, integrated farming systems, and environmental conservation. Farmers were introduced to innovative methods that could help them achieve economic independence and long-term sustainability. Following the workshop, the Golden Jubilee…

10 Mar

BSF intercepts vehicle with smuggled sugar near India-Bangladesh border

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a vehicle carrying a large quantity of sugar near the India-Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya, on Sunday, suspecting it was meant for smuggling. The operation was conducted by 144 Battalion BSF, which apprehended an Indian national attempting to transport the sugar illegally across the border. However, authorities have yet to disclose the exact quantity of the seized consignment or the identity of the suspect. Sugar smuggling remains a persistent issue along the India-Bangladesh border due to price differences between the two countries. Security forces have increased patrols and surveillance in known smuggling…

06 Mar

Meghalaya’s CM launches a major scholarship scheme to help 80,000 students

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaMeghalaya CM

In a major step to help Meghalaya's youth, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme in his budget speech. This flagship program would help 80,000 students in the state starting in the upcoming fiscal year. The program would provide post-matriculated students with an annual payment of Rs 6,000 to assist with their educational costs. The Chief Minister explained the reasoning for the plan to reporters, saying: "We felt that the students, because all the feedback I get, seems students really need support." Therefore, even though we are unable to provide them with complete help in every…

05 Mar

The One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme is introduced by the Meghalaya CM

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaOTS Scheme

The One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, 2025, which provides financial relief to Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) customers, was introduced by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal was present when the project was announced, and its goal is to lessen the burden of overdue electricity bills. Nearly 45,000 consumers would profit from the program, the chief minister announced at its launch, and more than Rs. 26 crore in levies and penalties will be eliminated. OTS Scheme 2025 applies to "Domestic Low Tension (DLT)" and "Kutir Jyoti/BPL" customers with a declared load of 5 KW or less,…

11 Feb

British pop sensation Ed Sheeran will play at Shillong on February 12, 2025

Banasree SarkarMeghalaya

On February 12, 2025, British music sensation Ed Sheeran will play in Shillong as part of his Mathematics Tour. A gathering of 26,000 supporters, including those from beyond Meghalaya, is anticipated at JN Stadium. Children under the age of five are not permitted to attend the event due to stringent limitations implemented by the authorities. The restriction was verified by Deputy Commissioner Rosetta Mary Kurbah, who said that "children under the age of five will not be allowed entry, even if accompanied by a parent who has a ticket." Following last year's Bryan Adams performance, Shillong has gained a reputation…

05 Feb

The government of Meghalaya is actively looking for private investment to increase power production

Banasree SarkarMeghalaya

The government of Meghalaya is aggressively looking for private investment to increase power generation in order to meet the state's growing need for electricity. A T Mondal, the minister of power, announced on Tuesday that the state has implemented a new power policy aimed at luring private producers to generate energy locally. Although ongoing land issues have hindered progress, the state has already awarded the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) a hydel power project. One percent of the project's power will be used for local area development, while the remaining twelve percent will be given to the state for…

21 Jan

Meghalaya’s UDP names 4 new candidates for upcoming district council polls

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has unveiled its third list of candidates for the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Councils, scheduled for February 21. The announcement marks a key step in the party’s preparations for these critical polls. The four candidates named in the latest list are Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah, Anthony Khongwang, Lee Trevor S. Bareh, and Mewan Pasi. The declaration was made during a press briefing held at the UDP’s party headquarters, underscoring the party’s focus on ensuring strong representation across constituencies. The elections, which play a vital role in determining…

25 Nov

The medicinal efficacy of Nepenthes khasiana, a traditional treatment

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The medicinal potential of Meghalaya's carnivorous pitcher plant, Nepenthes khasiana, which has the ability to trap insects, is examined in a paper that was published in the Intelligent Pharmacy Journal in 2024. According to the study, the plant has bioactive chemicals that can be utilized to cure illnesses and combat coronaviruses, including 22 in its unopened pitcher fluids. Focusing on the fluid from its closed pitchers, a preferred resource of traditional healers, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of Meghalaya, Cotton University, and NIPER Guwahati have confirmed the therapeutic efficacy of Nepenthes khasiana, a traditional remedy used for…

15 Nov

Sandy Sohtun admitted to ICU as NEHU hunger strike intensifies

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Sandy Sohtun, President of the North-Eastern Hill University Students' Union (NEHUSU), was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) of Shillong Civil Hospital after his health deteriorated significantly due to an ongoing hunger strike. Sohtun, reportedly experiencing blurred vision and other concerning symptoms, was hospitalised as part of the protest that has seen NEHU students rallying for administrative reforms. The students, who began their hunger strike to press for several demands, including the resignation of NEHU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, registrar, and other officials, have shown no sign of relenting. They previously locked down the university campus on November…