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Ri-Bhoi clinch top spot at Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship
Ri-Bhoi District Sports Association clinched the top spot at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship 2026, which concluded at the Sports Authority of India centre on the NEHU Shillong campus on Wednesday. The three-day championship, held after a gap…
Shillong Peak Ropeway Gets Full Nod, MRDA Addresses Public Concerns
Shillong, July 28: The Meghalaya Ropeway Development Authority on Monday clarified that the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project has obtained all statutory approvals and is being implemented with due regard to environmental, social and community concerns. In a sta…
Meghalaya gets 86 more polling stations as SIR wraps up
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 2026 in Meghalaya has entered its final phase with only one day left for the house-to-house distribution and digitization of Enumeration Forms, Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari said on Tuesday. As of July 28, out of …
Meghalaya HC rejects plea against Sonam bail, slams arrest grounds
The Meghalaya High Court has refused to interfere with a trial court order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband and Indore businessman (L) Raja Raghuvanshi, after finding that the police failed to properly intimat…
Sitharaman lays foundation for Rs 1,246 Cr projects in Meghalaya, says NE central to India’s growth
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 1,246 crore in Meghalaya under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the presence of the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, al…
Meghalaya Leads Global Push for Clean Polls at Shillong Workshop
Shillong(Meghalaya), June 19: The Meghalaya election office on Friday hosted a major workshop on the “Model Code of Conduct for Campaigns” in Shillong, part of India’s chairship of International IDEA and the state’s assigned thematic research. The event was…
New spice plant a ‘game changer’ for Meghalaya farmers, 55k already benefiting from 11 units
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday called the newly inaugurated organic spice processing plant in Ri-Bhoi a “game-changing initiative” for farmers, and credited eight years of targeted support for lifting rural incomes across the state. Speaki…
With sustainable agriculture, Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: Sitharaman
Meghalaya's organic produce can drive India's growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant. She highlighted Meghalaya's trust in global markets. The state's focus on quality over volume is key. This development ali…
GIL displays products at defence exhibition
Gliders India Limited showcased parachutes and military gear at Pragati-I 2026 defence exhibition in Meghalaya, highlighting Atma Nirbhar Bharat innovations.
Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Concludes in Meghalaya with 13 - Nation Military Drill
MULTILATERAL EXERCISE PRAGATI 2026 CONCLUDES AT UMROI, MEGHALAYA
The maiden edition of Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026, conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, concluded with a 72-hour validation exercise, showcasing the interoperability, mutual trust, and collective resolve of the participating armed forces to …
Military exercise Pragati concludes in Meghalaya with participation from 13 nations
Armies from 13 nations converged in Meghalaya for the 'Pragati 2026' military exercise. Soldiers trained in counter-insurgency operations and specialized drills. The exercise focused on building mutual trust and interoperability among participating countries …
Meghalaya to elect new Rajya Sabha MP on June 18 as incumbent’s term ends
Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari on Friday briefed political parties on the schedule for the biennial Rajya Sabha election in Meghalaya, stating that the process must conclude before June 20 as the term of the sitting MP ends on June 21. “We had a meet…
Centrepoint MD: Attack on resort site hurts Meghalaya’s image, deters investment
The Centre point Group has strongly condemned the assault on workers at its resort project site in Laitkynsiew, calling it a shocking and distressing incident and urging the government to take stringent action against those involved. According to the Group,…
Within Is Where The Story Begins
Shillong (Meghalaya), May 28: Shillong turned inward on Thursday as author, lawyer and speaker Kartikeya Vajpai brought his widely discussed book, The Unbecoming: Let Life Reveal Its Purpose to the city, sparking a candid exchange on identity, anxiety and the…
India’s First AI Anti-Drone Shield Debuts in Meghalaya
Shillong (Meghalaya), May 27: India put its first AI-powered, fully integrated anti-drone system on display Tuesday at Exercise Pragati-I 2026 in Umroi,, pitching a homegrown answer to the swarm and FPV threats now reshaping modern battlefields. Built by Hy…
Biggest football ground in India taking shape in Meghalaya, says Assembly panel chairman
The Committee on Government Assurances on Tuesday conducted site inspections of three key sports infrastructure projects in Meghalaya — the Mawkhanu Football Stadium, the indoor stadium at Umsawli, and the Water Sports Facilities at Umtham. Committee Chairman…
He Grows Bridges, India Gives Him Padma Shri
New Delhi, May 25: The man who grows bridges got India’s fourth-highest civilian award today. Hally War, 69, a betel nut farmer from Meghalaya, received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu for weaving the Khasi Hills’ iconic Living Root Bridges — n…
Hally War gets Padma Shri for preserving bio-weaving root bridges
Hally War of Meghalaya was presented the Padma Shri by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. A distinguished environmentalist and revered custodian of Khasi indigenous knowledge, Shri…
Shabong's breakthrough moment: Meghalaya midfielder Ricky Shabong named in India's Unity Cup roster; ready to fill India’s midfield vacuum
Meghalaya's football scene is brightening as Ricky Shabong, a Punjab FC midfielder, inches closer to his dream of representing India. Selected as a probable for the 4-nation Unity Cup, the 23-year-old expressed immense excitement about the opportunity. With s…
Meghalaya Mourns: CM Sangma Aids Dubai Violinist’s Last Journey Home
Shillong (Meghalaya), May 24: The sudden death of Meghalaya-born violin teacher Kresitha Gabil Momin in Dubai has left the state’s music community in shock. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stepped in directly to help her grieving family navigate the crisis. …
From Vision to Foundation: Conrad Breaks Ground on ₹8 Cr College Dream in Tura
Tura (Meghalaya), May 22: A teacher’s dream took shape in concrete and hope today as Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation stone for the new PASF-Abong Noga College building and unveiled a modern conference hall in New Tura, pledging to turn the…
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commences in Meghalaya
Military exercise PRAGATI 2026 has begun in Meghalaya. Twelve friendly nations are participating. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism in challenging terrains. It aims to enhance coordination and share expertise among armies. Indian defence innovations w…
MULTILATERAL EXERCISE PRAGATI 2026 COMMENCES AT UMROI, MEGHALAYA
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced today at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation from 12 friendly nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka…
Joint military exercise of 13 nations begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terrorism operations
A significant joint military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has commenced in Meghalaya. Defence personnel from 13 nations are participating. The exercise centers on counter-terrorism operations in challenging terrains. It aims to enhance coordination and share exper…
Meghalaya ready for special intensive revision of voter list, awaiting ECI nod: CEO
Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari on Tuesday said the state is ready to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls and will proceed once the Election Commission of India announces the schedule. “In respect to SIR, whene…
Meghalaya facing doctor shortage, nurses strengthening health services: Wailadmiki
Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Tuesday said Meghalaya continues to face a shortage of doctors, particularly in rural areas, while acknowledging that nurses have played a crucial role in sustaining healthcare services across the state.…
‘No More Swill’: Meghalaya Vets Trained To Raise Pig Farm Standards
Shillong (Meghalaya), May 8: The Meghalaya Animal Husbandry Department and Mercy For Animals India have launched a joint drive to overhaul pig feeding and welfare practices in the state, aiming to curb disease risk and lift farm standards through science-base…
Meghalaya studying 108 staff absorption demand, says Health Minister
A government-empanelled team is studying the demand by 108 emergency service staff for absorption into the state, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said on Wednesday, adding that the process will be fast-tracked once NHM Mission Director returns from election…
Meghalaya to offer 75% subsidy for boutique hotels in Tura, Jowai ahead of National Games
The Meghalaya government will roll out a 72-75% subsidy scheme for boutique hotels in Tura and Jowai to plug accommodation gaps for next year’s National Games, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said on Wednesday, asserting the state will hos…