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13 Oct

Rs 1,847 Crore Worth 184 Projects Underway in Ri-Bhoi, 14 Completed: Meghalaya CM

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Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Mini Secretariat, Patharkhmah in the presence of Secretariat Administration Mini Sosthenes Sohtun, in a programme held at Western Ri Bhoi Football Ground in Patharkhmah. The new Jirang Block Office was inaugurated at Jirang by a renowned football athlete of the area Ribansi Jamu in the presence of the Chief Minister and the dignitaries. The new building of Patharkhmah Senior Secondary School and Patharkhmah Model Degree College were also inaugurated during the occasion. The Jirang C&RD Block was created on 24 March 2001 with its headquarters at…

26 Sep

60-Member House Reshaped: BJP Now Second Largest Party After UDP Defections

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Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is currently examining the documents submitted by the eight United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assembly Adviser Andrew Simons said on Friday. According to Simons, all necessary documents related to the merger have been submitted to the Speaker for scrutiny. He said UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh and legislature party leader Sanbor Shullai have formally informed the Speaker about the merger with the BJP through a written communication. “We are treating this as a merger with the BJP. All required documents have been submitted and will now be…

16 Sep

Conrad K. Sangma Launches Mobile Healthcare Initiative in Meghalaya

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Shillong to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery and bring primary and preventive medical services closer to communities in remote areas. The three units will serve Mawpat, Pynursla and Baghmara, covering around 93 villages and a combined population of more than two lakh people. The MMUs are expected to reach nearly 45 villages in Mawpat, 26 in Pynursla and 22 in Baghmara, located in East Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills districts. Each unit will be staffed by doctors and trained medical personnel and equipped with essential…

04 Sep

Meghalaya’s New MP James Sangma Hails Historic Electoral Roll Bill at Tura Event

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma joined National People’s Party (NPP) leaders from Garo Hills at the District Auditorium to formally felicitate newly elected Rajya Sabha MP James Sangma. Congratulating the new Parliamentarian, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma commended James for consistently serving as a strong voice for Meghalaya and an advocate for the broader Northeast, expressing firm confidence in his ability to raise the people's core aspirations and drive regional development in Parliament. Expressing his gratitude to the NPP leadership and supporters present at the gathering, James Sangma noted that the felicitation carried special significance as it coincided with the…

01 Sep

Meghalaya Man Alleges Assault by ED Officer During Questioning

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An FIR has been filed against an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in Meghalaya following an allegation of assault during questioning in connection with a case related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Advocate Niksrang Ch. Marak lodged the complaint at Nongmynsong Police Station on behalf of his client, Sansilstone Sangma, who alleged that ED Investigating Officer Shekar Kumar physically assaulted him on August 27 while his statement was being recorded after he was summoned for questioning. According to the complaint, Sangma was cooperating with the questioning and the alleged use of force was unwarranted and disproportionate. He reportedly…

25 Aug

Assam-Meghalaya Border: HITO Urges Centre to Ensure Free Highway Movement

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The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to intervene over alleged road blockades and obstruction of movement along the National Highway on the Assam-Meghalaya border. In a representation to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, HITO president Donbok Dkhar and legal secretary Shaniah Nongrum alleged that Army personnel travelling in a civilian vehicle were stopped on the highway despite identifying themselves. HITO said it has submitted video evidence of the incident and called for action if the allegations are substantiated. The organisation claimed that such blockades have become recurring during periods of tension along…

13 Aug

Meghalaya CM Seeks Balance in FCRA Reforms

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has welcomed the Centre’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), saying concerns raised by churches, religious organisations and other institutions must be properly examined before the proposed legislation moves ahead. Sangma said on August 12 that his government and the National People’s Party (NPP) were among the first to raise concerns about the proposed amendments with the Centre. He said the party had taken up the issue soon after the Bill was initially introduced. “When the Bill was initially tabled, NPP was in fact…

25 Jul

DNGC, NESO Ink Pact for Industry Collaboration

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Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NESO Fugensus Pvt Ltd to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and create better opportunities for students through internships, entrepreneurship, skill development and sustainable agriculture initiatives.The agreement, signed on Friday, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical industry experience while preparing students for employment and entrepreneurial careers. The MoU was signed by DNGC Principal Dr M.Q. Khan and NESO Fugensus Pvt Ltd Director Nima Sona in the presence of representatives from both organisations.The partnership has been signed for an initial period of five years and can be…

12 Jul

CM Sangma Chairs Monsoon Review, Orders Priority Restoration Of Roads

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday chaired a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners on the monsoon situation across the state.Continuous rain has caused landslides and localised flooding in parts of the Garo Hills and Khasi Hills. "I have directed the administration to remain on high alert as rain is forecast to continue, to work in close coordination with the block-level response teams and the line departments, to restore affected road connectivity on priority, and to ensure relief reaches every affected family without delay," he said.Sangma said that due to the alertness and hard work of field teams, no life…

10 Jul

Behdienkhlam Finale Blends Ancient Rituals with Modern Messages as Messi, Ronaldo Feature on Vibrant Rots

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The grand finale of Meghalaya's iconic Behdienkhlam Festival witnessed a vibrant blend of age-old traditions and contemporary social awareness, as elaborately decorated rots carried messages on healthy living, anti-alcoholism, children's mobile phone addiction and even featured global football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Thousands of devotees and visitors gathered at the sacred Aitnar pool in Jowai to witness the culmination of the four-day indigenous festival of the Pnar community, popularly known as the "four days and three nights" festival. The highlight of the celebrations was the ceremonial immersion of 13 colourful rots, specially crafted by different localities of Sein…