Meghalaya’s Shillong is set to host several important matches of the 135th Durand Cup 2026, India’s oldest football tournament. A festive atmosphere has already gripped the football-loving state ahead of the competition. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Meghalaya’s Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said it is a matter of great pride for…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday commended the state police force for its professionalism, discipline and restraint displayed amidst challenges faced in maintaining peace in sensitive situations in the state. Congratulating the police leadership, the Chief Minister said, “I would like to congratulate our Director General of Police, Idashisha Nongrang, and her entire…
The Meghalaya government has acknowledged that the massive scale of coal mining operations in the state, particularly in East Jaintia Hills, has made effective monitoring and enforcement against illegal mining extremely challenging. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the 37th Interim Report of the Justice (Retd.) B.P. Katakey Committee had pointed out continued illegal coal…
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Thursday urged businessmen, shopkeepers and citizens not to remain silent if they receive extortion threats allegedly linked to the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). He appealed to people to immediately inform the police or the government if they receive such threats. Tynsong…
North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is grappling with a deepening governance crisis, as the NEHU Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA) has alleged administrative paralysis, lack of transparency, and the prolonged absence of Vice-Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla from the university headquarters. Addressing the media on Wednesday, NEHUTA president Lakhon Kma said the Vice-Chancellor has been away from campus for…
Assam Royal Global University is committed to nation- erecting through education. It has inked a memorandum of understanding( scowl) with Meghalaya Police. officers from both organisations formalised the agreement at the Office of the Director General of Police in Shillong. Idashisha Nongrang, the DGP of Meghalaya, inked the MoU for Meghalaya Police. Dr D.N. Singh…
Meghalaya’s iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge has earned global recognition, securing the second position on Time Out’s prestigious list of the 19 most beautiful bridges in the world. The natural marvel stands just behind Stari Most, the historic stone bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Published by global travel and culture magazine Time Out, the ranking…
Petroleum dealers have announced a complete shutdown of petrol pumps across the Valley and peripheral areas of Manipur on December 13 in the wake of a recent bomb threat and growing concerns over the safety of fuel station workers and people. It may be recalled that a hand grenade was recovered inside the restroom of…
Following two powerful earthquakes that rocked Bangkok, Thailand, and Myanmar, Manipur’s Imphal and Meghalaya also experienced small tremors on March 28. The epicentre was located roughly 50 kilometers east of Monywa in central Myanmar. Residents of Thangal Bazar in Imphal, Manipur, which is home to numerous historic multi-story structures, were in a state of terror…
The Ri Bhoi District administration in Meghalaya has issued a cautionary notice as water levels at the Umiam Dam approach capacity. As of August 13, the water level stood at 3209.68 feet, prompting officials to warn of potential releases in the event of heavy rainfall. “People staying in the downstream of Umiam dam are requested…
