Meghalaya

New frog species discovered ‘south of the river’ in Meghalaya

Research shows the Brahmaputra acted as a natural evolutionary barrier between Meghalaya and Arunachal frog populations. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, May 10: A quiet forest stream in Meghalaya has led to a...

‘Endangered’ Himalayan fern found near Shillong Peak

The fern can be identified by its glossy black scales near the base of the stalk, less dissected...

183 cases settled in Lok Adalat

Shillong, May 9: Altogether 183 cases for a total amount of Rs 1.35 lakh was settled in a...

Retd deficit school, college staff allowed to exit CPF

Shillong, May 8: Acting on a demand from retired employees of deficit schools and colleges, the state government...

Timothy D Shira bats for climate-resilient hill farming

Shillong, May 8: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Timothy D Shira on Friday underscored the need for sustainable...
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Govt refutes GNLA regrouping report

Shillong, Feb 13: The state government has refuted reports of regrouping of the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in Garo Hills. "No, there is...

Dhar urges Jaintia Hills voters to ensure ‘double-engine’ Govt

Shillong, Feb 13: NPP national general secretary and deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has urged the voters of Jaintia Hills region to cast their...

Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision in Garo Hills

Williamnagar, Feb 13: A tragic road accident occurred on Thursday on the Rongjeng to Songsak state highway in East Garo Hills with a motorcyclist...

DTFI, CDR, and BMW Review Meeting Held to Strengthen Immunization and Child Health in SWGH

Ampati, February 13: A District Task Force on Immunization (DTFI), Child Death Review (CDR), and Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) review meeting was conducted at the...

Drug traffickers attempt destruction of evidence during police chase in Garo Hills

Tura, Feb 13: A gang of drug peddlers smuggling in narcotics into West Garo Hills made a desperate attempt to destroy the consignment during...

Meghalaya High Court sets deadline for weighbridge inspections to curb revenue loss

Shillong, Feb 12: In a significant move to address allegations of revenue loss due to malfunctioning weighbridges and unchecked overloading of vehicles, the Meghalaya...

DREAM initiative: CCTVs to be installed in Cantonment areas

Shillong, Feb 12: As part of Meghalaya’s Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM), the state authorities have decided to collaborate with the Cantonment...

Tynsong flays Cong ‘politics’ over shifting of block office

Shillong, Feb 12: A politically-motivated decision to shift a Community Rural & Development (C&RD) block office in East Jaintia Hills district by the then...

Safer Internet Day observed with awareness campaign in Garo Hills

Ampati, Feb 12: South West Garo Hills joined the global Safer Internet Day movement with a powerful awareness campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of...

All-girls’ hackathon attracts 109 students

Shillong, Feb 12: A total of 109 enthusiastic young girls along with seven government school teachers, and principals participated in the All Girls’ Hackathon...

‘Monetisation of Agro Forestry Carbon Finance Project soon’

Farmers, communities entitled for ₹8,000 per hectare per annum for three years   Shillong, Feb 12: Monetisation of the first carbon under Agro Forestry Carbon...

Elderly milkman run over by vehicle in Assam Rifles convoy in Meghalaya

Shillong, Feb 11: A 93-year-old milkman died after being run over by a vehicle in an Assam Rifles convoy in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, police...
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