Meghalaya

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), one of India’s leading test preparation and educational services organisations, has opened its first centre in Meghalaya and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Rifles to strengthen educational support for its personnel and their families. The new Aakash Institute centre in Shillong marks the organisation’s first physical presence in Meghalaya and becomes its 10th centre in the Northeast. Located at Holding No. 383, Don Bosco Square, Upland Road, opposite St Margaret’s H.S. School in Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah, the 7,000-square-foot centre has six classrooms with a combined capacity of more than 300 students. The centre will offer coaching for NEET, IIT-JEE and other medical and engineering entrance examinations, enabling st...

The East Jaintia Hills district administration has dismissed viral social media claims alleging that a woman was forced to give birth inside a vehicle after being delayed by road obstructions during the public hearing for the proposed Shree Cement Limited project. In an official clarification, Deputy Commissioner ShivanshAwasthi said the administration investigated the matter after reports surfaced online claiming that RiniwankiSukhlain delivered her baby in a vehicle due to traffic disruptions linked to the public hearing. The inquiry was conducted by seeking a report from the Block Medical and Health Officer (BMHO) of Saipung Block. According to the findings submitted by the medical authorities, the viral claim was found to be false. The Deputy Commissioner stated that RiniwankiSu...

NB Marks has reinforced its communication services across Meghalaya, serving clients in Shillong and Tura with integrated Public Relations and Advertising solutions. The agency, which has more than 15 years of experience in the communications industry, provides services including corporate communications, government outreach, advertising, media management, and event publicity. Officials stated that its understanding of local culture and regional media enables the agency to create campaigns that strengthen brand visibility and public credibility. The CEO of NB Marks, Mr. Sandipan Pandit, mentioned that ‘Meghalaya’s tourism appeal, music culture, ecological richness, and socially connected communities offer a distinctive platform for brands to build meaningful public engagement through s...

Actor John Abraham has called for stronger action against the root causes of drug trafficking, stating that the drug menace can only be effectively addressed by dismantling the alleged political nexus behind the trade. Speaking at an anti-drug awareness programme organised by the Social Welfare Department in Shillong, the actor said that current efforts largely focus on controlling the consequences rather than eliminating the source of the problem. Responding to questions about the growing drug issue in Meghalaya, Abraham remarked that authorities are currently engaged in “firefighting,” which, while necessary, cannot provide a lasting solution. He stressed that meaningful progress would require action against influential individuals allegedly involved in the drug trade, adding that wi...

Meghalaya's Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma, a Political Science student of Don Bosco College, Tura, represented India at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) in Sydney, Australia, where she highlighted Meghalaya's unique identity while advocating for equality, democracy and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Participating alongside delegates from across the Commonwealth, Nandini delivered two speeches showcasing Meghalaya's matrilineal society, living root bridges, natural heritage and cultural identity. She described the state as one of the wettest places on Earth and the "Rock Capital of India." During her addresses, Nandini spoke about Meghalaya’s matrilineal society, living root bridges, status as one of the wettest places on Earth, and its tag as the “Rock Capital...

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) staged a protest outside the office of the Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor-in-Charge Prof Saroj Kanta Barik. The HYC alleged that Prof Barik’s appointment as VC-in-Charge violated provisions of the NEHU Act, claiming that the senior-most professor should have been given charge of the university. HYC leaders said they would meet Prof Barik to discuss the matter and decide their next course of action based on the outcome of the meeting. The Centre has approved handing over the charge of Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to Prof Saroj Kanta Barik, the second senior-most professor at the university's Department of Botany, after the tenure of the incumbent Vi...

Advancing its resolute commitment to eradicate substance abuse and empower the youth, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM), successfully hosted a comprehensive Anti-Drugs Awareness Programme today. Held at the State Guest House, Taraghar, the event was anchored by the powerful theme, “Pulse of the Hills: Every Beat Against Drugs.”Organized under the patronage of Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, the programme underscored the State’s broader goal of building a resilient, healthy, and drug-free Meghalaya through community participation, youth engagement, and systemic intervention.The event was graced by Bah Paul Lyngdoh, Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya, Socia...

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly's five-day Autumn Session will be held from August 24 to 28 after the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) unanimously approved the schedule on July 31, with Speaker Thomas A Sangma assuring legislators that members from both the treasury and opposition benches would have adequate opportunities to raise matters of public importance. The assurance came amid concerns over the limited duration of the session, which will comprise three days of government business and two days reserved for private members' business. "I will try my best to accommodate all the members concerned and ensure that every member gets an opportunity to express their concerns on the floor of the House," the Speaker told reporters after the BAC meeting. The meeting was attended by...

The Committee on Public Undertakings of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Thursday reviewed the status of loan recoveries involving public sector undertakings and examined observations raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India regarding the implementation of the Saubhagya and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) schemes. The meeting, chaired by Committee Chairperson Charles Marngar MLA, discussed financial recoveries and irregularities related to various cases. The committee reviewed the loan account of CMJ Breweries Pvt Ltd, noting that repayment remained unsatisfactory. Against a principal loan amount of Rs 61.94 crore, only Rs 23.98 crore has been repaid, while around Rs 29 crore remains outstanding. The Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation ...