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17 Jan

In the state Meghalaya government will explore the idea of introducing a toy train

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Recently the Meghalaya government will explore the idea of introducing a toy train in the state. Disclosing this, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh told on Monday that everything depends on feasibility. Actually he said no feasibility exercise has been carried out. He also said that the more important thing is that the Shillong Ropeway project is finally taking off. In fact it will be a great leap to take Meghalaya tourism forward. He also said the government will conduct a cost-benefit analysis and feasibility exercise on the toy train idea. Actually the introduction of toy trains is expected to boost the…

12 Jan

In anticipation of the upcoming visit by President Droupadi Murmu traffic advisory has been issued by local authorities

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In anticipation of the upcoming visit by President Droupadi Murmu to Shillong and the revered Mawphlang Sacred Grove on January 16, 2024, recently traffic advisory has been issued by local authorities to ensure the smooth movement of the VVIP and to minimise inconveniences to the public. Considering the significance of the visit, the movement of Droupadi Murmu is expected to lead to certain disruptions in vehicular traffic. Therefore, the general public is earnestly urged to refrain from unnecessary travel towards Mawngap and in the vicinity of Shillong city on the specified date to control the situation. To facilitate the safe…

09 Jan

Due to the lack of designated parking areas for tourist taxis concern arises

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In reality hundreds of tourist taxis flowing in and out of the city serve as the lifeline for tourists navigating into and around the city’s attractions. However, a pressing concern actually arises due to the lack of designated parking areas for these taxis, compelling drivers to circle and park on the roadside. In fact the once-existing age-old taxi stand near Khyndailad, present around ten years ago, has been dismantled. After that taxi drivers have been left waiting for a designated taxi stand. A driver suggested that the Meghalaya Government should emulate the approach of the Assam government, where an entire…

08 Jan

GSU has seek the appointment of a Garo SDO and SDPO for the Garo Hills region

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Recently the GSU has sought the appointment of a Garo SDO and SDPO for the Garo Hills region, a statement issued by the union here on Sunday said.Actually the GSU, Western Zone North, Dadenggre lamented that not a single resident from the area has been appointed as the SDO or SDPO of the sub-division since it first received its status in 1982. In fact the union said that although it has been 41 years since it achieved the civil sub-division status only outsiders who do not speak the Garo language were posted to the area, the statement said.It added that…

03 May

Scientific coal mining to start in Meghalaya

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Centre has accepted the proposal of scientific mining of coal in the state of Meghalaya. The govt. has granted the mining leases to 4 miners. "I am happy to inform you that about a week or 10 days back, the Government of India has approved the mining leases to four miners. Hence, we have overcome the largest hurdles that we had for the process of scientific mining and legal mining to start in the state," Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, "Therefore, now once we have the public hearing and the forest clearance and mining plan approved which are…

25 Oct

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Joins Koo

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Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma has joined India’s multi-lingual micro-blogging platform Koo to engage with people from the state and the region in their mother tongue. Using the handle @conradsangma, Shri Sangma wished superstar Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday and Kooed that he is delighted to be on the social media platform. Koo App, which empowers Indians to connect and converse in their native language, is well represented by Chief Ministers of multiple states including CM of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, CM of…

05 Oct

PFC celebrates AzadiKaAmritMahotsav

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On the birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC), the leading NBFC in India’s power sector celebrated ‘AzadiKaAmritMahotsav’ to mark 75 years of India’s Independence, by conducting Energy Efficiency drives. The drives were conducted at two locations - 40MW New Umptru Hydro Power Plant (funded by PFC) and Byrnihat Inspection Bunglow in Meghalaya. Along with Shri Praveen Kumar Singh, Director (Commercial) and Additional Charge Director (Projects) of PFC, Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, CMD of PFC distributed around 250 LED Bulbs to children of local community. Shri R. Rahman, Executive Director (CSR & PR) along with senior officials…

15 Aug

Meghalaya: Curfew imposed in Shillong, mobile interment service snapped after violent protests over ex-HNLC leader’s killing

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A total curfew has been imposed in Shillong and internet services have been shut down in the capital city of Meghalaya and several other parts of the state after stray incidence of violence marred Independence Day celebrations. The curfew will be in place till August 17, said a state government order.A police vehicle of the Mawkynroh Police Outpost was set ablaze by unidentified men in Jaiaw locality in Shillong this afternoon. Police personnel aboard the vehicle, including the officer in-charge of the outpost, escaped the spot unhurt. According to reports, the men seized the vehicle with weapons belonging to the…

05 Jul

Amazon Prime members enjoy a host of benefits

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Amazon Prime is a catalyst that provides an unparalleled combination of shopping and entertainment benefits to its members. Apart from Shillong, members in smaller towns such as Garo Hills among others are enjoying shopping and entertainment benefits with Amazon Prime. Popular product categories for Amazon Prime members in the region include apparel, beauty, home & kitchen products, wireless accessories, books and grocery. For just Rs 999 a year or Rs 329 for 3 months, Prime members can enjoy unlimited free delivery on millions of eligible items, early and exclusive access to deals and sale events on Amazon.in, the largest selection…

21 Jul

Over one lakh people affected in Meghalaya Floods

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Over a lakh have been affected due to the floods in the plain belt of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, the area District Collector Ram Singh said. Five people have lost their lives. The area has witnessed a surge in water levels since the last one week, with most areas submerged under the flood, caused by the backflow of the Brahmaputra river. As many as 175 villages have been affected by the flood, he added. With over 1,70,000 people affected by the floods, the district administration has set up 22 relief camps. The government has promised an ex gratia payment…