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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…

26 Oct

The Meghalaya High Court calls for meetings to move toward common crematoriums

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaMeghalaya High Court

In order to persuade the Hindu and indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities to accept one crematorium or one location for the cremation of the deceased, the High Court of Meghalaya has ordered the district adjudicators, acting through the officials beneath them, to meet with these groups. "We note that the court's investigation at the time was limited to, among other things, cremation facilities in Meghalaya's major municipalities," the court stated in its ruling dated September 22, 2023. According to the court, the cremation practices of the native Khasi and Jaintia tribes are comparable to those of Hindus. In order to…

09 Sep

Meghalaya aims for 100% literacy, Minister highlights challenges

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Meghalaya is working towards achieving a 100% literacy rate, Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma stated, while acknowledging that the state still has significant progress to make. Despite being slightly above the national average, Sangma admitted that Meghalaya’s literacy rate is not where it should be. He highlighted Jaintia Hills as the district with the lowest literacy rate, but assured that the government is committed to improving educational outcomes in the region. A review meeting is planned to assess the situation and address the challenges. Sangma attributed the state's lag in literacy, compared to higher-performing states like Mizoram, to factors such…

10 Jul

NLU Meghalaya’s first foundation day celebrated virtually with Union Minister’s address

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

The National Law University Meghalaya (NLU Meghalaya) celebrated its first foundation day on 8th July 2024 at the APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai, Shillong. Union Minister for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest via video conferencing. In his address, Shri Meghwal extended warm congratulations to NLU Meghalaya and highlighted the significance of legal reforms in India. He emphasized the crucial role of institutions like NLU Meghalaya in shaping the future of legal education and enhancing access to justice across the nation.Law Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, speaking on "Empowering Legal…