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Shillong, April 2 American travel writer and researcher, Patrick A. Rogers, known for his work on Meghalaya's "living root bridges," has died of a cardiac arrest while on a tour to a remote village in the East Khasi Hills district, officials said on Thursday.In a post on X, Chief Minister...

Shillong/Tura, April 2 The curfew in parts of Meghalaya's West Garo Hills has been lifted following an assessment of the law and order situation in the district, officials said on Thursday.In an order issued on Wednesday, District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal said normalcy has been restored and...

New Delhi, April 2 With a report listing Uttar Pradesh's Loni as the world's most polluted city, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called for a complete revamp of the National Clean Air Programme on Thursday, seeking a sharper focus on reducing PM2.5 levels, which he described as a "severe public...

New Delhi, April 1 Starlink, led by Elon Musk, has partnered with the Meghalaya government to explore the possibility of providing high-speed internet connectivity through satellite technology in the state, the company said on Wednesday.Starlink has received a letter of intent from the Centre...

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, stated that Meghalaya is still experiencing a slight shortage in domestic LPG supply, but the situation remains manageable. However, he pointed out that the shortage of commercial LPG is being faced across the...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced a series of important decisions made during the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, focusing on administrative reforms and economic development.Speaking to the media, he said that the Cabinet approved several service rules, including the Meghalaya Science...

The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink India to improve digital connectivity across the state.Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessed the signing and stated that the initiative will play a key role in promoting inclusive growth and strengthening the state's...

Shillong, April 1 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday that satellite-based internet services through Starlink would have a "transformative impact" on last-mile connectivity in the state, particularly in remote and underserved regions.Speaking after witnessing the...

Shillong, April 1 The Meghalaya government on Wednesday raised two battalions of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), boosting its capabilities to mitigate natural calamities, a minister said.Each of the two battalions will comprise 354 personnel, taking the total strength to 708...

Shillong, April 1 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that the state government is taking major steps to enhance digital connectivity through its collaboration with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk.Meghalaya has seen credible transformation through technology, and "we are...

Shillong, April 1 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma urged students to pursue their passions with determination and adapt to the rapidly evolving technological world, while addressing the Meghalaya IT Awards 2026 ceremony in Shillong.Speaking at the U Soso Tham Auditorium here, Chief...

Shillong, April 1 A school in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district was closed by village authorities and members of a students' union for not offering Khasi language as a subject, officials said on Wednesday.Madan Hindi Patshala Secondary School in the Madanrting area was asked to close after...

Shillong, April 1 Meghalaya BJP MLA, A L Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and urging a consultative review of the proposed legislation.In his letter, Hek said he was placing on record "serious...

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), April 1 On December 29, 2025, Bethlyne Grace Makri's coaches at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC) in Shillong suddenly noticed a spark in her as a race walker. Ironically, Bethlyne herself knew very little about the event, including its technical requirements.Until...

Guwahati, March 31 – The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved several significant milestones during the 2025-26 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to improving connectivity, advancing modernization, enhancing passenger comfort, and driving regional development across the...

Shillong, March 31 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the Rs 127-crore 'Mission 1,000 Days' programme on Tuesday, aimed at improving nutrition, reducing stunting, and enhancing early childhood development.The initiative will support mothers and children during the critical...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Kerala, Mahe, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal today. The weather agency has also forecast thunderstorms with hail over Delhi, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha for...

Itanagar/Shillong, March 30 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) said on Monday that Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative has strengthened cultural, traditional, and regional bonds across the country.Addressing the Rajasthan Diwas celebrations at...

Shillong, March 30 The Centre's recent decision to increase commercial LPG allocation to 70 per cent of the previous levels in all states will help Meghalaya cope with the cooking gas crisis, a state government said on Monday.She also asserted that domestic LPG distribution remains unaffected...

Shillong, March 29 Sixteen people were arrested in Shillong during a police crackdown under the provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, police said on Sunday.The operation was carried out on Saturday at multiple locations following complaints from citizens and local stakeholders...