Conrad Sangma-led MDA govt was never serious on ILP issue: VPP chief Ardent Basaiawmoit

He also said that the state government is just trying to “throw away” the responsibility at the centre.

Meghalaya: VPP stages sit in protest against price rise

The Voice of the People Party staged a sit in protest today expressing dissatisfaction with the Meghalaya government’s alleged indifference to the soaring prices of essential commodities in the state. VPP chief and Nongkrem legislator Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has cited that the main reason for the party to stage the one-day sit-in demonstration is as […]

WHO Confirms Case of Vaccine-Deprived Polio in Meghalaya

After India being polio free for a decade now, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a case of vaccine-derived polio in Meghalaya. Last month, a 2-year old child from Tikrikila in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district showed symptoms of polio. Soon, WHO collected samples and investigated the case and now it has confirmed that […]

Meghalaya to Roll Out Smart Meters for Electricity Consumption, Urges Consumers’ Cooperation

Meghalaya Power Minister Mondal said that the smart meters are essential for accurately monitoring energy consumption and specifying energy losses.

Meghalaya DCM Prestone Tynsong Flown to Delhi for Treatment

He was admitted to the hospital on Monday after he suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with small subdural haemorrhage

Meghalaya’s Umroi Airport Getting Ready for Boeings, Bigger Aircrafts to Land?

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport, Sniawbhalang Dhar, on Tuesday informed that the state government is waiting for the feasibility report on whether bigger aircraft can land at Shillong Airport. Speaking to the media, Dhar said, “We are yet to receive the final report from the consultant appointed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). […]

Meghalaya Govt Announces First Fully Digital Lottery with Rs 50 Cr Prize Money

Each ticket is priced at Rs 5,000.

Meghalaya Taxi Association’s Black Flag Protest, To Restrict Assam Cabs from Taking Tourists to Tourist Spots

Lyngdoh urged local drivers and transporters to open discussions with their counterparts in Assam rather than creating divisions.

NPP Using Drug Money: TMC Leader Mukul Sangma wants independent inquiry into allegations

Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma on Monday demanded an independent probe into the alleged use of illegal money collected from drugs trafficking, coal mining, and contract works by the National People’s Party (NPP). The former Meghalaya Chief Minister’s demand was based on the allegation made by Congress chief and former Shillong MP Vincent H Pala […]