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Shillong, March 28 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday announced the disbursement of approximately Rs 130 crore in benefits to over 27,700 beneficiaries under flagship programs aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and community infrastructure.The funds were distributed at a...

Shillong, March 28 The Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department of the Meghalaya government on Saturday said that the supply of domestic LPG has stabilized in the state after a brief disruption earlier this month.There is no issue with the supply of domestic LPG in the state at...

Shillong, March 28 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "decisive leadership" in addressing the challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.Sangma's comments came a day after the Prime Minister chaired a virtual meeting of chief...

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Methodius Dkhar assured today that there is no shortage of domestic LPG supply in Meghalaya, although he clarified that there is also no surplus availability.Addressing concerns about supply, the Minister acknowledged that there is a shortage of commercial LPG...

A review meeting on activities conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was held in Ampati, chaired by Raymond D. Shira, Project Director, DRDA, Government of Meghalaya. The meeting assessed ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and reviewed various welfare schemes being implemented...

New Delhi, March 27 The Jal Shakti (Water Resources) Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Meghalaya government on Friday to improve the availability of clean and safe tap water in rural areas of the northeastern state under the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).This...

Shillong, March 27 The Meghalaya government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre on Friday to strengthen the implementation of rural drinking water supply across the state, officials said.The agreement was signed between the state government and the National Jal Jeevan...

Shillong, March 27 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reiterated the state government's commitment to ensuring safe and sustainable access to drinking water for every household on Friday, as a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Centre under the Jal Jeevan Mission...

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim for today. The weather agency has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttarakhand until tomorrow. Similar...

Shillong, March 26 Meghalaya has sought a significant increase in LPG supply from the Centre after experiencing reduced deliveries, particularly of commercial cylinders, which has affected hotels and restaurants, a state minister said on Thursday.Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs...

Shillong, March 26 The legendary British rock band, Def Leppard, kicked off its India tour with a spectacular performance in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, drawing thousands of fans for a night of nostalgia and high-energy music.The concert, held on Wednesday evening, marked the opening...

Shillong, March 26 A community kitchen in Meghalaya that served meals to nearly 200 people daily for just ₹5 has shut down for the first time in years due to a severe shortage of LPG, officials said on Thursday.After 3,858 days of uninterrupted service, the kitchen at Jhalupara Taxi Stand here...

New Delhi, March 26 Members of Parliament from the Northeast paid their respects to Ricky Andrew Jones Syngkon, MP from Shillong, who passed away last month.At a memorial event held in the Parliament complex on Tuesday, members of the North East MPs' Forum spoke extensively about Syngkon's...

Shillong, March 25 National People's Party (NPP) supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that his party is working to expand its base in neighboring Assam, identifying specific constituencies where it has established long-term relationships with local leaders.The...

Shillong, March 25 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the first Shillong International Film Festival and said the state is positioning itself as a hub of creativity and cinema.Describing the festival as a celebration of storytelling and artistic expression...

March 25, New Delhi – The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast unsettled weather conditions across several parts of the country over the coming days.The Met Department said that scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds...

Shillong, March 24 Meghalaya's Master Chef Nambi Marak will participate in SEETI 2.0, a six-day culinary and cultural initiative, alongside local and national culinary talents. The event, organized in Meghalaya from March 26, will bring together chefs, storytellers, creators, and cultural voices...

The Hynniewtrep Border Dispute Redressal Forum (HBDRF) has reiterated its call for a non-cooperation movement and boycott of the April 9 Assam Assembly elections, particularly in the disputed areas of Block I and Block II.Speaking to reporters here today, HBDRF chairman Chandame Sugnoh said...

Meghalaya has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a TB-free status, with the Health Department intensifying efforts through a focused 100-day campaign and community-driven interventions.Speaking at the World TB Day programme held here on Tuesday, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla...

Shillong, March 24 Meghalaya Governor C.V. Vijayashankar on Tuesday approved a new legislation by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) that bars non-tribals from contesting tribal council elections, officials said.The GHADC had on Monday approved a key amendment mandating that...