Meghalaya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, January 21 extended warm greetings to the people of Meghalaya on the occasion of the state’s 54th Statehood Day, hailing its rich cultural legacy, natural beauty, and meaningful contributions to India’s national development. Marking the milestone, the Prime Minister underscored Meghalaya’s growing role in the country’s progress and expressed optimism about its future trajectory. In a message shared on social media platform X, Modi praised the northeastern state for its vibrant traditions and scenic landscapes, which have earned admiration across the nation. “I convey my heartfelt greetings to the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. The people of Meghalaya have made strong contributions to the development of our nation. The state's cult...

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and valuable contributions of the three northeastern states to the nation. In a social media post, the President said the states are blessed with a vibrant cultural legacy, diverse traditions and exceptional natural beauty. She noted that the enterprising and talented people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur have played a significant role in India’s progress and development, and wished the residents a future marked by peace, prosperity and harmony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his greetings to the people of the three states through separate social media messages. Extending his wishes t...

The Meghalaya government inaugurated the Counterinsurgency and Anti-Terrorism (CIAT) School and the Integrated Police Welfare Complex in Baghmara, South Garo Hills, enhancing the state’s internal security infrastructure. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong attended the ceremony, underscoring the facility's importance in a historically underdeveloped district noted as one of India's poorest. The CIAT School aims to strengthen policing capacity and promote regional development, providing facilities like a hospital, dispensary, officers’ mess, training centre, sports complex, and recreational centre. While some components are already operational, others like the sports complex will be completed later. Initiated in February 2022 under the leadership of D...

Voice of People’s Party (VPP) has criticized the modified version of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) as 'misleading', emphasizing that the Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) and the Immigrants and Foreigners’ Act (I&FA) should not be equated with the ILP. The MDA Government intends to engage stakeholders, including political parties and civil society organizations (CSOs), in discussions regarding a proposal for an ILP-like provision in the proposed Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, which seeks to tackle issues of influx and illegal immigration. VPP leader Ardent M Basaiawmoit highlighted the fundamental differences among these laws, stating that the ILP acts as a regulatory mechanism prior to a person's entry into the state, while MRSSA pertains to after individuals h...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has reiterated the government’s dedication to inclusive and balanced development in all regions of Meghalaya, particularly emphasizing the sustained attention and focused interventions in South Garo Hills over the past seven years. During his address on various development initiatives in the district, he reflected on his multiple visits to Baghmara and South Garo Hills, where he personally reviewed progress and initiated key development projects aimed at addressing historical deficiencies in infrastructure and public services. Sangma highlighted that South Garo Hills had operated for over 23 years without a dedicated Deputy Commissioner’s office, being housed in a sub-division office, which illustrates years of governmental neglect. He note...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on tuesday inaugurated the Counter-Insurgency Anti-Terrorism (CIAT) School and the Integrated Police Welfare Complex at Baghmara in South Garo Hills.The programme was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Minister of Education Lahkmen Rymbui, Director General of Police I. Nongrang, Chief Secretary Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, senior civil and police officials, and other dignitaries.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sangma congratulated the Home and Police Departments on the completion of the Integrated Police Welfare Complex and the CIAT School.Acknowledging the vision behind the project, he commended the then Superintendent of Police and now Inspector General of Police, Davis N. R. Marak.“I would like to take this opportunity to co...

The Byrnihat Police Station in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Tuesday distributed awareness leaflets to truck drivers with the aim of sensitising them about traffic regulations and public road safety.The leaflets were distributed by the Byrnihat police to a large number of trucks after stopping them at 13th Mile along National Highway-6 in Ri Bhoi district.The awareness drive was led by Bah Sunny Lynrah, Officer-in-Charge of Byrnihat Police Station, in the presence of other police personnel and officers, who personally handed over the leaflets to the truck drivers.Apart from distributing the leaflets, the police also explained the importance of following traffic laws to ensure the safety of commuters using the highway.The awareness messages were issued in accordance with the Motor Vehicl...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma visited Baghmara to address concerns raised by the district administration and community stakeholders, with Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed among the officials present. A significant point of discussion was the Baghmara Civil Hospital, where it was reported that while specialist doctors had been assigned, none had yet joined, resulting in the absence of specialist services. The current medical staffing consists of just 11 medical officers, far below the requisite 22 doctors, including specialists. Additionally, there are shortages of nursing and biomedical personnel. Despite these staffing challenges, the hospital is undergoing upgrades, including a functional blood storage unit and an operational operation theatre where Caesarean sections and...

The large-scale illegal import of fish from Bangladesh through Meghalaya's border areas has triggered concern among local traders and youth, who say the practice is severely impacting the livelihoods of indigenous fisherfolk. Reports indicate that fish is being smuggled through border belts such as Shella, Lawbah, and Dawki before being transported to markets in Byrnihat, Guwahati, and other regions. This unchecked inflow has reportedly caused heavy financial losses for local fish farmers. In response, a group of local traders and youth intercepted several pick-up vehicles in Upper Shillong on Monday to verify the source of the fish. Drivers were reportedly unable to produce valid documents, permits, or challans. While some drivers claimed the fish was sourced from areas like Mawsynram...