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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High unintended pregnancy rates bring spotlight on two districts

East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi record over 15% unintended pregnancy; national rate 9.1% Roopak Goswami Shillong, Nov 3: Meghalaya’s high rates of unintended pregnancies have placed it...

Restoration of power utilities under way in Garo Hills

Shillong, Nov 2: The work on restoration of heavily damaged infrastructure in Garo Hills in the recent floods and landslides has been going on...

Star line-up changed in Cherry Blossom Fest

Shillong, Nov 2: Akon, the key attraction of the two-day Cherry Blossom Festival from November 15, will take the stage on the inaugural day,...

NEHU non-teaching staff to launch strike from Nov 4 over delay in recruitment, promotion

Shillong, Nov 1: Non-teaching staff of NEHU have announced an indefinite strike from November 4 in protest against delay in promotion and recruitment for...

Awareness meet on Govt schemes for Garo Hills public

Baghmara, Nov 1: Villagers throng the first ever Gram Sabha organised by the office of the Block Development Officer under Baghmara C& RD Block...

Construction of assembly building in final stage: Speaker

Shillong, Oct 31: The steel dome of the under-construction state assembly building at Mawdiangdiang near here will be completed in the next 45 days,...

State felicitates veteran journalist

Shillong, Oct 31: Senior independent journalist Francis A. Khongwar was felicitated on Thursday by Chief Secretary DP Wahlang for his invaluable contributions to the...

Govt staff take National Unity Day pledge

Shillong, Oct 31: Chief Secretary, DP Wahlang on Thursday administered the National Unity Day pledge at the Main Secretariat building premises in honour of...

NEHU tribal teachers’ body joins demand for removal of registrars

Shillong, Oct 31: The Meghalaya Tribal Teachers’ Association (MeTTA-NEHU) has extended full support to the demand of the NEHUSU and NEHUTA for the immediate...

Governor urged to press for implementation of 1948 pact

‘Depoliticise district councils, reduce MDCs’ tenure among Shillong, Oct 31: The demand for implementation of the Instrument of Accession (IoA) and Annexed Agreement (AA), which...

‘Outside’ tribals on a land-buying spree: KHADC

KHADC seeks Constitutional amendment to recognise only indigenous tribes as STs   Shillong, Oct 30: Tribals not indigenous to Meghalaya, but still recognised as Scheduled Tribes...

Federation of Khasi States members, Air Marshal Surat Singh meet Guv

Shillong, Oct 30: Delegation from the Federation of Khasi States led by its president Dr Kestonbel Manik Syiemlieh paid a courtesy call to Governor...
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