Meghalaya

Former minister bats for ‘scientific underground mining’

Shillong, May 12: Former cabinet minister and UDP legislator from Khliehriat, Kyrmen Shylla, has urged the state government to introduce scientific underground mining as open-cast methods are “unviable”. Speaking to...

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...

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...
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Meghalaya Government partners with The/Nudge Institute to uplift 50,000 poorest households

Shillong, October 1: The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The/Nudge Institute to drive livelihood and social development for...

Meritorious students honored with U Kiang Nangbah Best Student Award

Shillong, October 1: A total of 94 students from 46 schools of West Jaintia Hills were honored at the ‘U Kiang Nangbah Best Student...

19 years on, and the wound remains as Garo Hills observes Sept 30 firings

Tura, October 1: Nineteen years ago, on this very day (September 30), the air was heavy with the smell of blood as nine men,...

Meghalaya demands increase in divisible pool to 51 per cent, seeks introduction of rural dispersion

XVIth Finance Commission impressed with CM’s presentation on growth aspiration Shillong, Sept 30: Meghalaya is the eighth state that has demanded an increase in vertical...

Lampi residents raise concern over lack of basic amenities

Boko (Assam), Sept 30: Residents of Lampi along Meghalaya-Assam border have voiced concern over the lack of basic infrastructure leading to slow pace of...

Resist cow yatra: HNLC’s call to Hindus

Shillong, Sept 30: Amid the government prohibition on a scheduled ‘cow yatra’ on October 2 in Shillong apprehending law and order situation due to...

GHADC crisis not linked to ruling party: Rakkam Sangma

Shillong, Sept 30: The ruling NPP has sought to steer clear of the responsibility for the severe financial crisis afflicting the Garo Hills Autonomous...

New Fish Discovery: Garra dohjei adds to Meghalaya’s aquatic riches

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Sep 29:  Fish enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as researchers have found a new species, Garra dohjei, discovered in the pristine...

Healthcare workers urged to prioritise adverse drug reaction reporting

Shillong, Sep 29: Adverse drug reactions can be life-altering or even life-threatening, making it essential for healthcare professionals to stay alert. Despite advancements in...

Meghalaya’s warmest year record calls for urgent need for climate adaptation  

Guwahati, Sept 28: With 2023 being the warmest year in the "Scotland of the East",  time has come to take adaptive measures to mitigate...

Mawphlang CHC gets a first referral unit

Ampareen urges people to trust govt-run hospitals Shillong, Sept 28: Mawphlang Community Health Centre (CHC) now has a First Referral Unit (FRU) which will provide...

Gau Yatra chief delays Shillong visit by a day, KSU-HYC says ready to turn him back at airport

Shillong, Sept 28: The proposed staging of a Gau Yatra in Shillong, by those propagating a ban on cow slaughter, appear to have run...
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