meghalaya

Liquor worth ₹10 lakh seized in Guwahati; Two heldIn a major operation, Basistha Police seized liquor worth approximately ₹10 lakh during a raid in Guwahati. The consignment, reportedly originating from Meghalaya, was recovered at Jorabat. The liquor was being smuggled in a vehicle and...

Kolkata, March 24 The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day on Tuesday, with its Director General, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, paying tribute at the war memorial in Shillong, a defence official said.Headquartered in the capital of...

Mumbai, March 24 Actress Sanya Malhotra has commenced filming for her upcoming romantic thriller, titled "Sundar Poonam."On Instagram, Sanya shared glimpses of the auspicious start of "Sundar Poonam," including photos from the film's puja ceremony. She posted images of herself performing the...

Shillong, March 23 – On Monday, the Director General of the Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, emphasized the critical need to protect the security and sanctity of the India-Myanmar border and the Kashmir Valley.He urged the force to remain prepared for emerging security...

Shillong, March 23 Amidst protests over non-tribal participation in a tribal council election in Meghalaya, the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council on Monday approved a key amendment mandating that only members of Scheduled Tribes can contest the polls, effectively ending the participation of...

On Monday, Meghalaya intensified its efforts to establish a science-based food safety system, with Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla emphasizing that strong laboratories, skilled personnel, and coordinated efforts are crucial. Shylla was speaking at a technical session at the State Food Testing...

On Monday, Meghalaya Minister of Community and Rural Development, Sostheness Sohtun, urged citizens to take collective responsibility for protecting water sources and the environment. Speaking at the Jal Mahotsav 2026, which marked World Water Day in Mawdiangdiang, he stated that water...

The bill, which requires a Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate for candidates contesting council elections, was unanimously passed on Monday during a Special Session of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. The session, held at the District Council Hall in Tura, was convened under Rule 36 (5)...

New Delhi, March 23 India has nominated the 'Jingkieng Jri/Lyu Charai Cultural Landscape', the Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya, which signify harmony between humans and nature, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2026-27 cycle, the government informed Parliament on Monday...

March 23, New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is forecasting isolated to scattered rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions this week.In the north, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad can expect light rainfall or snowfall, along with isolated...

Shillong, March 21 Mukul Sangma, the leader of the opposition in Meghalaya, urged the state government on Saturday to establish an independent inquiry commission into the violence in the Garo Hills region, stating that accountability and due process were essential to restore public confidence...

Shillong, March 20 Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar has convened a special session of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council next week to discuss the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous District (AD) Rules that allow non-tribal participation in council elections, officials said on Friday.The...

Shillong, March 20 – In a significant public health and education milestone, Meghalaya has become the first state in India where 86 per cent of schools have been certified as Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), the highest percentage recorded nationwide, officials said on Friday.A...

Shillong, March 20 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma felicitated Sanfida Nongrum on Thursday, who became the first woman footballer from the state to play for the Indian senior team and score at the Women's AFC Asian Cup, ending a 23-year goal drought for India at the tournament.Nongrum...

Kohima, March 19 – The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland.Addressing the inaugural programme as...

Shillong, March 19 Authorities in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya imposed an indefinite night curfew across the entire district on Thursday, citing incidents of violence and threats to public safety, officials said.The order was issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal under...

Shillong, March 19 Meghalaya Police handed out nearly 400 helmets to violators on Thursday instead of fining them for riding with children without helmets in the East Khasi Hills district, an official said.The helmets were distributed during a special enforcement drive conducted by the...

Shillong, March 19 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar on the prevailing law and order situation in the Garo Hills region, which had been affected by violence.Sangma was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister (in-charge of home) Prestone Tynsong and senior...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong, met with Governor C. H. Vijayashankar at Lok Bhawan, Shillong, to inform him about the current law and order situation in the Garo Hills region, following a period of unrest in...

The Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya, organized a placement drive in Khliehriat on Thursday to provide employment opportunities to job seekers in the region.The program was organized by the District Employment Exchange, Khliehriat, and saw...