Meghalaya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm birthday greetings to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, praising his efforts to work for the people and the overall development of the hill state.In a message shared on social media platform X on January 27, the Prime Minister appreciated the chief minister’s work and dedication. “Birthday wishes to Meghalaya Chief Minister Shri Conrad Sangma Ji. His efforts to fulfil the aspirations of Meghalaya’s people are noteworthy. I pray for his long life and good health,” the Prime Minister said in his post. Chief Minister Sangma responded to the message by expressing his gratitude to the Prime Minister. Quoting the post, he wrote, “Thank you Hon’ble Prime Minister, @narendramodi ji for your blessings. May God bless you.” The exchange dr...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, saying that his efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people of the state are noteworthy. Taking to the social media platform 'X', Prime Minister Modi said, "Birthday wishes to Meghalaya Chief Minister Shri Conrad Sangma Ji. His efforts to fulfil the aspirations of Meghayala's people are noteworthy. I pray for his long life and good health." Several other leaders from across the country also conveyed their greetings to the Meghalaya Chief Minister on his special day. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes and wrote on 'X', "Heartiest birthday greetings to Meghalaya CM Sangma Conrad Ji. May Prabhu Shri Ram grace your life with good health, enduring str...

East Khasi Hills District has won the Best Election District Award on election management and logistics. The award was presented by the President of India Droupadi Murmu to Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills RM Kurbah during the National Voters’ Day celebration held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi on Sunday.

Meghalaya has emerged as India's second-fastest growing state with a real GSDP growth of 9.66 per cent in the financial year 2025, nearly double the national rate, the Governor announced during the 77th Republic Day celebrations. The northeastern state, which recorded a $5 billion economy in 2022, is on track to triple its size to $16 billion by 2032 through its Mission 10 initiative. Since 2018, Meghalaya's GSDP has already grown by 102 per cent despite pandemic disruptions. The northeastern state, which recorded a $5 billion economy in 2022, is on track to triple its size to $16 billion by 2032 through its Mission 10 initiative. Since 2018, Meghalaya's GSDP has already grown by 102 per cent despite pandemic disruptions. "We are firmly on course to realising the Government's vision of...

The Archery Association of Meghalaya is set to host the Khelo India – NTPC City Open Archery Tournament 2026 at the Archery Range, SAI, STC, NEHU Campus, Shillong on January 31. The tournament, allotted by the Archery Association of India, will feature all three divisions – Recurve, Compound, and Indian Round – for both men and women. “The Archery Association of Meghalaya is committed to ensuring the successful conduct of the tournament in accordance with the guidelines of the Archery Association of India,” general secretary of the AAM RP Ryntathiang said in a statement on Friday. The tournament aims to provide grassroots-level athletes with competitive exposure and identify emerging talent. Eligible archers from the state can submit their entries through their respective District Arch...

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has constituted a new Academic Committee for a three-year term, a move aimed at strengthening academic planning, curriculum oversight and examination-related decision-making in the state. According to an official notification issued from the MBOSE headquarters in Tura, the committee has been formed under Section 21 (1) of the Meghalaya Board of School Education (Amendment) Act, 2006 . The Executive Chairman of MBOSE will serve as the Chairman of the Academic Committee, while senior officials from the education sector — including the Directors of Higher & Technical Education, School Education & Literacy, and Educational Research & Training — have been included as members. The committee also brings together academic experts a...

In a major initiative to strengthen farmer incomes and create a direct farm-to-consumer ecosystem, 1917 iTEAMS under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, with support from the Meghalaya Farmers' (Empowerment) Commission (MEFC), the State's Monthly Farmers' Market will be organized on Saturday, 24 January 2026. The event will take place at the parking area of the Directorate of Fisheries, opposite St. Edmund's College, Shillong, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The first edition will focus on oranges and pumpkins as seasonal crops, highlighting Meghalaya's winter harvest and enabling farmers to sell fresh produce directly to consumers. SOMOI, a local homegrown quick-commerce app in Shillong, is partnering with the Farmers' Markets initiative to procure produce directly from farme...

Meghalaya’s Nongkseh Sports Social and Cultural Club won the 11th All India Chief Minister’s International Gold Cup Football Tournament after beating BSF (Jalandhar) 1–0 in the final at Jorethang, South Sikkim. The Shillong-based side sealed the title with a decisive 51st-minute goal scored by Kynsaibor Lhuid. Nongkseh dominated long periods of the match, controlling possession and dictating the pace. Goalkeeper Daraphun Talang also played a crucial role, producing an important save to deny BSF’s only effort on target.Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the team, calling it a "Fabulous victory” and praising their discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Nongkseh received the trophy and a prize money of ₹20 lakh.Kynsai was named Man of the Tournament and won a Tata Ti...

Maharashtra after the state government announced the reservation lottery for mayoral posts on Thursday. The draw was declared in the presence of Urban Development Minister Madhuri Misal. Under the new reservation list, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) mayoral post has been reserved for a woman corporator from the open category, while Pune has also been marked for the General (Women) category. The Urban Development Department said the 29 posts have been distributed across categories as Scheduled Tribes (ST) one seat, Scheduled Castes (SC) three seats, Other Backward Classes (OBC) eight seats and General (Open) 17 seats.The lottery is expected to reshape political strategies across the state, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Western Maharashtra. While the BJ...

A delegation of BJP leaders led by Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai and State BJP President Rikman G. Momin called on the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek an early resolution to the long-pending issue of relocation of the Dalit Sikh community from Them Iew Mawlong to Cantonment area. Sanbor Shullai, who represents the Shillong Cantonment Board area, apprised the Union Defence Minister on the sensitivity and significance of the matter and urged the Ministry to arrive at an early and amicable solution in the larger interest of the state. During the meeting, the delegation also requested the Union Minister to ensure speedy implementation of the building bye-laws recently passed by the Cantonment Board and to expedite the renewal of policy in the Cantonment area. ...