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15 Nov

Meghalaya cabinet settles Group D recruitment dispute and authorizes land acquisition for New Shillong

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

The Meghalaya Cabinet on November 14 approved a series of key decisions aimed at strengthening urban development, administrative efficiency, and fiscal management in the state. Among the major approvals were the acquisition of 35 acres of land in New Shillong Township, amendments to rules governing Group D recruitment, and a revision of the state’s fiscal deficit ceiling. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the newly approved land at Tynring will serve as a vital corridor linking the Administrative City and the Knowledge City within New Shillong. The expansion is also expected to facilitate the proposed relocation of the Central Jail,…

27 Oct

A thorough report on the Sairang–Kawnpui highway restoration project in Mizoram is requested by the Gauhati High Court

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court has directed the contractor in charge of repairing the Sairang–Kawnpui stretch of National Highway-306/06 to submit a detailed report on the progress of the ongoing work. The court’s directive came after reviewing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Mizoram Truck Driver Association, which raised serious concerns about the poor condition of the road and its impact on commuters, transporters, and the general public. The two-judge bench, during the hearing held on October 24, instructed the contractor, MSJ Infotech, to file an affidavit by October 31 outlining the exact status of…

29 Sep

The Meghalaya High Court’s Chief Justice, Justice Soumen Sen, assumes leadership

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Justice Soumen Sen, a senior judge with more than three decades of legal experience, has officially assumed charge as the new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. His appointment follows a notification from the President of India on September 26, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium earlier this month. Justice Sen was until recently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, where he took charge on September 16, 2025. Prior to that, he had been a sitting judge of the Calcutta High Court since April 2011. Born and educated in West Bengal,…

25 Apr

Highlighting Khasi culture, Meghalaya’s “Ha Lyngkha Bneng” takes home a significant prize at the Moscow Film Festival

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaHa Lyngkha Bneng

At the prestigious Moscow International Film Festival, Pradip Kurbah's Khasi-language film won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film and won Best Film and Best Director, among other major competition awards. After the announcement, the filmmaker sent a poignant message on social media expressing his surprise at the acknowledgment. The movie, which is translated as "Those From The Clouds" in English, is a noteworthy accomplishment for Northeast Indian filmmaking internationally. Kurbah dedicated the honors to Meghalaya and his production team. "I'm not the only one with this award. It is the property of the amazing crew, actors, and technicians that…

12 Apr

Pine Mount School celebrates a century and a half of inspiring generations

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaPine Mount School

Pine Mount School commemorated 125 years of fostering courage, intelligence, and character. As the institution celebrated a journey few others can claim, the celebration reverberated with tales of tenacity and pride, memories and turning points. Prestone Tynsong, the Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, served as the Chief Guest at the formal event, marking a momentous and joyous occasion. He reiterated the government's emphasis on education as a catalyst for change by saying, "The budget allocation for 2025-26 has been enhanced to Rs 3635.4 crore, the state of Meghalaya's budget allocation is highest being made to education sector." "We are in…

24 Mar

NEHU urged non-teaching staff to disregard directives from top administrators

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Student organisations at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) have urged non-teaching staff to disregard directives from top administrators who they claim are leading the institution remotely in violation of governance norms. The NEHU Students' Union (NEHUSU) and Khasi Students' Union (KSU) have formally asked the university's non-teaching staff association to ignore any orders from Vice Chancellor Prof. PS Shukla and Registrar Col. Omkar Singh, citing their prolonged absence from campus. According to the student bodies, Prof. Shukla has been on leave for 127 days since November 15, 2024, and his attempts to resume duties remotely from Delhi are "arbitrary and against…

24 Mar

Heavy rain and hailstones battered Meghalaya and its surrounding regions

Banasree SarkarMeghalayameghalaya

Severe rain, hail, and strong winds battered Meghalaya and its surrounding regions, causing widespread disruptions. Electric wires and tree branches were toppled by the storm, leaving many places without power and creating issues for both the public and the authorities. With roads and rooftops blanketed in hail, the hailstorm transformed parts of Shillong, Mawiong, and Umiam into a winter wonderland. Residents were taken aback by the weather shift because the area's typically verdant scenery was momentarily white. Mawlai was particularly affected by the storm, as trees and high-tension cables were brought down along the main FCI Road. This led to…

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…