Meghalaya

Shillong LS bypoll: Dr Nonglait’s candidature ‘accepted by all’ says Dhar

Shillong, May 11: The National People’s Party’s (NPP) decision to field Khasi Authors Society (KAS) president Dr DRL Nonglait as candidate for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha bye-election has...

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...

‘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...
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Hunger strike paralyses NEHU for 8 days  

Pradhan dials CM to take stock of NEHU crisis   Shillong, Nov 12: The deadlock in the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) continued for eight consecutive...

PIMC launches orientation for 1st MBBS batch

Shillong, Nov 12: An orientation programme for the inaugural MBBS batch of PA Sangma International Medical College (PIMC) commenced on Monday at University of...

Campaigning for Gambegre bypoll comes to a close

Tura, Nov 12: The Returning Officer to Gambegre Legislative Assembly constituency issued an order under Section 163 of the BNSS prohibiting all the candidates...

Thousands of Catholics take part in Eucharistic Procession 

Shillong, Nov 11: Thousands of Christian faithful coming from different parts of Shillong and outside filled the city streets in a display of devotion...

NEHU VC’s home, car vandalised amid protests  

Peace march in support of protesters; VC’s ‘whereabouts’ not known Shillong, Nov 11: Aggravating the situation arising out of the students’ protest at North Eastern...

Williamnagar Sacred Heart Church celebrates its Parish Day

Williamnagar, Nov 10: Offerings and prayers marked celebrations of Williamnagar’s Sacred Heart Parish Day that began on Thursday and culminated on Sunday with a...

Colorful end to 48th Hundred Drums Wangala Festival 

Tura, Nov 10: A spectacular show of rich traditional and ethnic life of the Garos was on display during the grand finale of the Hundred...

Offerings to the gods mark Rugala Ceremony on second day of Wangala Festival 

Tura, Nov 9: Offering of the first traditional rice-beer along with the newly harvested and cooked rice with local vegetables to Misi Saljong, the...

Protest disrupts NEHU emergency meet

VC urges students to end strike and join dialogue Shillong, Nov 9:The authorities of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) convened an emergency meeting of its...

Indigenous games and cultural exhibition kicks off 100 Drums Wangala Festival

Tura, Nov 8: The colorful 100 Hundred Drums Wangala harvest festival of the Garos, a three days event that involves music, dance and traditional...

Meghalaya’s reduction in maternal deaths to be featured as Harvard case study

Shillong, Nov 8: Meghalaya’s impressive reduction in maternal deaths is being taken up as a case study at Harvard University. "Harvard’s production team visited Meghalaya...

NEHU students intensify stir

Shillong, Nov 8: Following the NEHU vice-chancellor’s “inaction” on the demand for removal of registrar and deputy registrar, protesting students on Thursday burnt effigies...
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