Meghalaya

India’s acclaimed music icon Sonu Nigam will open his Deewana Tera Tour in Guwahati on 14 December 2025, marking his first-ever solo live concert in the city. Although he has performed across India and around the world for years, his only previous appearance in Guwahati was at an awards ceremony, the same event where he last shared the stage with the legendary artist, Late Zubeen Garg, a moment he continues to hold close. In a recent interaction, Sonu Nigam shared that the decision to begin the tour in Guwahati is deeply personal. The city remains tied to his memories of Zubeen, whose passing left a profound impact on him. He recalled being moved by how Assam came together to honour Zubeen Garg, describing the collective affection and respect as something he had not witnessed anywhere els...

The Governor of Meghalaya has announced that all State Government offices and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts across the state will remain closed on 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 31st December 2025 as compensatory holidays. To balance these closures, the government has directed that all such offices and courts will remain open on 14th and 21st February, and 21st and 28th March 2026.

Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Wailadmiki Shylla, interacted with 17 selected Outstanding Students and Star Performers ahead of their exposure trip to Delhi to meet the President of India and attend the Winter Session of Parliament, 2025. The interaction took place at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Jowai, with Deputy Commissioner Abhinav Kumar Singh, Sub-Divisional Officer (Sadar) Jowai Vevotolu Kezo, and Assistant Commissioner F. Passah also present. Shylla commended the Deputy Commissioner, SDO, and teachers for making the programme possible and encouraged students to actively participate, ask questions, and use the opportunity to build confidence and broaden their perspectives. The trip will include interactions with the President, a tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan and i...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma highlighted a significant transformation in public expectations during the foundation-laying ceremony for the Rymbai Government Higher Secondary School in East Jaintia Hills. He noted the shift from basic demands for amenities such as roads and water supply to aspirations for higher educational facilities, advanced infrastructure, and improved quality of life. This evolution reflects rising living standards and progress in Meghalaya, as Sangma emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining this momentum. Recalling his first visit to Rymbai in 2020, where he observed poor road conditions, interrupted water supply, and limited infrastructure, he expressed satisfaction with the substantial improvements evident today. Sangma acknowledged tha...

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday handed over a school bus to Khliehriat Higher Secondary School under the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund. Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla, teachers, students, and senior district officials were also present on the occasion. During the programme, the Chief Minister briefly interacted with the students, who raised questions on the education scenario in the state, drug abuse and trafficking, his personal approach to handling criticism, and the need for digital libraries.

The spirit of innovation and technological problem-solving came alive as the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 - Software Edition Grand Finale was formally inaugurated today at the Multi-Convention Hall, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. The prestigious national event-an initiative of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE -brought together some of India's brightest young innovators for an intensive 36-hour coding marathon, aimed at building practical solutions for real-world challenges posed by various ministries, industries, and government agencies. The inaugural ceremony commenced with the traditional Lighting of the Lamp, followed by Saraswati Vandana, invoking an auspicious beginning to the nationwide programme. Prof. Dinesh Bhatia, Coordinator and S...

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, will proudly host the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 - Software Edition on 8" and 9" December 2025. SIH, an initiative of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will bring together top innovators from across India to develop cutting-edge solutions for real-world problems faced by government, industry, and society. The inaugural ceremony will be held on 8" December 2025 at the Multi-Convention Hall, NEHU, and will witness the participation of distinguished dignitaries, mentors, evaluators, student innovators, and delegates from various institutions. Santosh V. T., Scientist-F & State Information Officer, National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY,...

A significant boost for Meghalaya’s rising football scene emerged this week as three young players earned invitations to the Indian U-17 women’s national team trials in Bangalore. Eiladki Ksoo, Ibashembha Khongsit and Ibadarihun Nongsiej were picked following strong performances in the recently concluded Meghalaya Women’s State League. Ksoo and Nongsiej featured for Laitkor, while Khongsit represented Mawlum Tyrsad. Meghalaya Football Association President Hamletson Dohling said the call-ups highlight both individual commitment and the sport’s growing foundations in the state. “This achievement speaks to their dedication and to the growing strength of women’s football in our state,” he noted. Dohling urged the players to approach the Bengaluru trials with composure and openness. He ...

The state unit of BJP in Meghalaya has demanded a probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the alleged illegal coal trade in the state. Meghalaya BJP vice-president and Tura MDC Bernard Marak, who chairs the party’s committee on illegal coal mining and transportation, informed that the committee has already submitted its first inquiry report to the Centre. Marak said that another report, a comprehensive one, was being prepared. He informed that the committee’s initial inquiry in Garo Hills reportedly uncovered allegations that police personnel receive Rs 4,000 per truck, deputy commissioners get Rs 1,000 per truck, while some MLAs are paid Rs 2,800 per truck to turn a blind eye to illegal transportation. The BJP leader claimed that when several trucks ply and challans are issued ...

The fifth edition of the Me’gong Festival wrapped up on Saturday with a dazzling finale in the Garo Hills, drawing more than 55,000 visitors over two days and reaffirming Meghalaya’s rising profile as one of India’s most vibrant cultural destinations. With international headliners, acclaimed national artistes and powerful homegrown talent sharing the spotlight, this year’s edition delivered one of the region’s most memorable celebrations of music, culture and community. Day 2 closed on a high note, with British pop group Blue, global EDM duo Yellow Claw, singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad and Bollywood star Kanika Kapoor performing to roaring crowds at the main Aski Stage. “Garo Hills’ Me’gong Festival is amazing! The crowd was on fire,” said Antony Costa of Blue, as the band thanked ...