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In a major crackdown against illegal trafficking, the Assam Rifles recovered heroin and areca nuts valued at ₹3.47 crore across three separate operations in Champhai, Mizoram, on September 1, 2024. The operations also led to the apprehension of three individuals. The first operation took place at the Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Zokhawthar, where 29 packets of Heroin No. 4, weighing 292 grams and valued at ₹2,04,40,000, were seized, and one person was detained. In a second operation at Tuelcheng Track Junction, 110 bags of areca nuts worth ₹61,60,000 were recovered, leading to the arrest of two individuals. The third operation, conducted in Hmunhmeltha village, resulted in the seizure of 145 bags of areca nuts valued at ₹81,20,000. These operations were carried out by the Assam...

Meghalaya is making significant strides in its pursuit of scientific coal mining, with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announcing key developments in the sector. In a statement made during the Assembly session, Sangma revealed that the state has received 36 applications for scientific coal mining. Of these, four have been approved for mining leases, while thirteen are poised to advance further, having secured provisional licenses to prospect. Sangma highlighted the rigorous process involved in advancing these applications, emphasizing the state's commitment to meeting environmental and legal standards. Out of the total applications, sixteen are still awaiting approval for prospecting licenses, and three have been withdrawn, demonstrating the state's stringent criteria for approval. The...

Team ‘AgriSense’ from East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, has secured a spot among the top 20 semi-finalists in Samsung India’s prestigious CSR programme, ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ 2024. This year’s edition features 51 students from diverse regions across India, showcasing the country’s vast talent pool.The top 20 teams, hailing from 12 states and 2 Union Territories, include participants from some of the most remote locations such as Imphal in Manipur and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. The selected teams will now embark on a specially curated Innovation Walk at Samsung’s offices and R&D centres. Focusing on themes like ‘Community and Inclusion’ and ‘Environment and Sustainability,’ the competition saw 20% of school track ideas addressing education and digital literacy gaps, while 25% of youth trac...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced a new initiative on Friday aimed at helping unemployed youths secure job opportunities abroad. At a job fair focused on overseas placements, Sangma revealed that the state government will subsidize up to Rs 50,000 for training fees and provide support with visa and other paperwork to connect youths with reputable agencies. Sangma highlighted that this initiative addresses labor shortages in developed countries, which are facing an aging population and insufficient young workers. “India, with its youthful population, presents an opportunity to fill this gap. By providing our youth with proper training and documentation support, we can send job-ready individuals to countries like Japan, Singapore, and the UK,” he said. The Chief Mini...

The Hynniewtrep A’chik National Movement (HANM) has renewed its efforts to push for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, following recent actions by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU). The KSU recently expelled over 2,500 migrant workers from the state due to their lack of proper documentation, intensifying the debate over migration and cultural preservation. HANM President Lamphrang Kharbani stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs has acknowledged the ongoing border dispute between Meghalaya and Assam. The Ministry has directed the Central Division to address the issue, but the timeline for resolving the dispute remains unclear. Despite assurances regarding the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule, no concrete timeline ha...