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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Bina Sungoh – a symbol of women-driven transformation in rural India

Shillong, Mar 8: A tale of a woman driving changes at grassroots level overcoming challenges has come to the light, on the eve of...

14 arrested in 2019 MTET paper leak case, House told

Shillong, Mar 7: Fourteen persons, including 11 students or candidates of Meghalaya Teachers' Eligibility Test (MTET), were arrested for their involvement in the MTET...

‘Lack of internet’ prompts shifting of labour office

Shillong, Mar 7: The Block Labour Office (BLO), Laskein in West Jaintia Hills district is currently functioning from the District Labour Office at Jowai,...

South West Garo Hills Celebrates International Women’s Day with a Call to “Accelerate Action” 

Ampati, March 7: The South West Garo Hills district celebrated International Women’s Day at the Multi-Facility Centre, Ampati, on Friday, with a vibrant convergence...

From freezing Shillong to Tura’s warmth, the tale of a capital’s demand

Seasoned voice in Assembly narrates history behind Meghalaya's Winter Capital genesis Shillong, March 7: Demands for a winter capital in Tura have always met with...

How much does a person in Meghalaya work?

ROOPAK GOSWAMI  Shillong, Mar 7: An analysis of employment-related activities across India has found that Meghalaya reports slightly higher average working hours than Assam but...

Land for industrial estate not a ‘recorded forest’: CM  

‘Land Transfer Act not to be bypassed by Meghalaya Investment Promotion Agency’   Shillong, Mar 7: Chief minister Conrad K Sangma has asserted that the...

Loss in Natural Calamities: Incorrect bank details delay compensation to farmers

Shillong, Mar 6: Incorrect bank details submitted by beneficiaries have been found to be the prime reason for farmers hit by natural calamities not...

City traffic master plan in the offing

Shillong, Mar 6: A master plan for overall decongestion of Shillong city and improving traffic mobility is under preparation, chief minister Conrad Sangma told...

Govt to discuss railway issue with Opp parties

Shillong, Mar 6: The state government will convene a meeting soon with various political parties and stakeholders to discuss the proposed implementation of railway...

BDOs to partner with VECs for Aadhaar seeding

Shillong, Mar 6: All block development officers have been instructed to be in contact with the village employment councils (VECs) for Aadhaar seeding, Minister...

State’s economic scenario changed after 2018: CM

Shillong, Mar 5: Chief minister Conrad K Sangma, who presented his eighth consecutive state budget on Wednesday, has listed a number of factors behind...
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