Meghalaya

On January 23, 2025, the State Convention Centre in Meghalaya will host the much-anticipated second edition of the Regional Workshop on Recent Advances in Environment & Forest Laws with Special Reference to Oil & Gas Sector. This pivotal event, organized by the Regional Office, MoEF&CC Shillong in collaboration with the Society for Petroleum Professionals, promises to provide a dynamic platform for policymakers, industry experts, environmental advocates, and stakeholders across the oil, petroleum, and gas sectors. Adding to the prominence of the event, the Chief Guest will be Dr. Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary, MoEF&CC, and the Guest of Honour is Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Director General, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. Their presence underscores the importance...

The Shillong Traffic Police has put in place traffic regulations for the Dorbar Iktiar Paidbah, which be be hosted by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) at Polo Ground on January 18. The event, set to begin at 10:30 am, will honour various community organisations, including Dorbar Shnongs, Dorbar Dongs, Dorbar Kurs, Seng Kynthei/Longkmie, and Seng Samla.To facilitate smooth traffic movement during the event, restrictions will be implemented from 9:00 am onward. No entry will be allowed from Lumjingshai Junction toward CRPF Junction and from Lumjingshai Junction toward Forest Colony. Vehicles will be diverted toward Lawmali Junction, Polo, and beyond. Parking arrangements have been made for the public at several locations, including the SRGT Parking Lot on a first-come,...

At Mawkhanu, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has revealed plans to build a cutting-edge swimming pool. Sangma stated, "I am looking forward to the fact that this will be one of the largest such pools in the North East." He disclosed that the detailed project report (DPR) for the tennis court and Olympic-sized pool has already been completed. The Chief Minister also revealed plans for the construction of the nation's largest football stadium, which will have 40,000 seats in Mawkhanu. For the biggest football stadium, which will be located in Mawkhanu, we are also getting DPR ready. This football-focused stadium will have a seating capacity of 40,000 and will be the biggest in the nation. "We are really looking forward to this," he continued. A Rs 175-crore project to improve the state's...

The state government is acting proactively to improve its healthcare system and increase its capacity to treat cancer in response to the alarming increase in cancer cases in Meghalaya. On Thursday, the State Cancer Society held a crucial meeting with the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, to discuss potential collaborations aimed at improving cancer care in the state. One of the key topics of discussion was the procurement of a medical linear accelerator (LINAC) from the Tata Memorial Hospital. A LINAC is an advanced piece of equipment that delivers high-energy X-rays or electrons, precisely targeting tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. After the meeting, Principal Secretary of Health Department Sampath Kumar told reporters that there is now a growing awareness among people i...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Myriaw, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, today. The event was attended by Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. W. R. Kharlukhi. The RHC, funded through the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF), received an initial allocation of ₹38.8 lakh, with an additional ₹38 lakh set to bolster its operations. Managed by Dr. H. G. Roberts Hospital, Shillong, the facility will cater to 21 villages, becoming the fourth RHC in Meghalaya operated by the hospital. Highlighting healthcare challenges in rural areas, Chief Minister Sangma said, “Over the past seven years, we have prioritized healthcare with the highest budget allocation of 9%, reflecting our commitment to better services fo...

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has rationalsed the prescribed English and Social Sciences textbooks for classes 9 and 10. In a letter notifed to all schools under MBOSE, Executive Chairman of MBOSE CP Marak informed that the rationalised textbooks will be effective from the 2025 academic session until further orders. Detail rationalised topics will be available in the board's website www.mbose.in

Mawlai Sports Club extended their unbeaten streak in the OC Blue Shillong Premier League 2024, defeating Nongthymmai Sports Club 2-1 at the SSA Stadium, First Ground, Polo, on Wednesday. Goals from Romarius Laban (31’) and Brolington Warlarpih (66’P) sealed the win for Mawlai, keeping them at the top of the standings with 22 points from eight matches. Nongthymmai, despite Rudolf Shadap’s equalizer in the 58th minute, remain in the relegation zone with 7 points. Romarius, making his first start in this season’s league, impressed with a precise shot from the left flank to open the scoring. Nongthymmai’s goalkeeper Akash Thapa put up a valiant effort, making several key saves, but could not prevent the penalty conversion by Brolington following an infraction in the box. Rudolf’s strike of...

The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved guidelines to formulate the Art and Heritage Award. The Award will be for performing arts, folk music, dance, drama, theatre, craftsmanship, etc. A committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary and members of the Arts & Culture Dept for selection of awardees. Apart for that, the Cabinet has also decided to amend the State Anthem. Chief Minister SangmaConrad informed that the amendment comes after the suggestions from Jaintia Hills. The amendment will include a few lines in Pnar. The improved State Anthem will be unveiled in the Meghalaya Games held in Jowai this year.

The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Meghalaya School Service Rules 2025. A meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that past service rules limited the scope for promotions of LP School teachers, assistant teachers who would remain in the post for a long period.