Meghalaya

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in Meghalaya as part of a money laundering probe into alleged misappropriation of funds at the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), officials said. These are the maiden raids undertaken by the federal probe agency's sub zonal office located in Shillong after registering a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the state. The agency has conducted similar action in the state as part of cases registered in other states.

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) marked a landmark day with a dual celebration—national recognition for one of its scholars and the strengthening of its international academic partnerships. Ferdinand Lyngdoh Marshillong, a PhD scholar in the Department of Linguistics and a person with hearing impairment, has been conferred the prestigious National Award for “Shresth Divyangjan” by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The award, presented by the President of India at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, coincided with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Marshillong is pursuing his doctoral research on “Khasi Sign Language: Acquisition, Structure and Social Implications of Indigenous Signs”* under the supervision of Dr. Saralin A. Lyngdoh. His w...

The Meghalaya government on Wednesday joined the international community in observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong. Delivering his address, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, said the true measure of a society is not how it treats the strong, but how it uplifts those who face challenges. "Today, we celebrate extraordinary ability; the power to overcome, to create, and to inspire,” he said. The Chief Minister said Meghalaya's flagship platform has shifted narratives from charity to rights, from pity to dignity and from labels to abilities. "Through the Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project, we created the Eastern Brook Band, musicians with disabilities, who now carry our state's story to the world,” he said. He also add...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a defining role in governance, development and citizen empowerment in the coming years. Addressing the Regional AI Impact Conference here, Sangma said it was an honour for the state to host the meet, adding that Meghalaya is steadily emerging as a leader in the IT sector in the Northeast and advancing its capabilities in AI. "AI is the future. It is a technology that will reshape governance, accelerate development and empower citizens like never before," he said.

The village of Nongjrong in Meghalaya has announced a new regulation that will close its popular viewpoint and all tourist attractions every Sunday starting January 2026. The decision aims to preserve the environment and provide residents with a much-needed weekly day of rest amid rising tourist inflow. The Dorbar Shnong (village council) said that visitors will be barred from entering the area from Saturday night until the end of Sunday. All homestays will also close during this period. Community leaders said the village has struggled to cope with growing tourist numbers, especially on Sundays when essential services and shops remain closed. Residents have raised concerns about insufficient parking, limited infrastructure and the constant movement of tourists disrupting daily life. Th...

A report submitted by Amicus Curiae S. Panthi to the High Court of Meghalaya has exposed serious deterioration along the Jowai-Ratacherra stretch of National Highway-6, including large potholes on the Jowai Bypass. The court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the poor condition of this vital highway stretch. According to the Amicus Curiae's report, which was taken on record, the road in and around Byndihati, Mynkre, Thadlaskein, and Lumshnong is in deplorable condition. Large potholes dominate the middle of the highway, reinforcement rods are exposed, guard walls are damaged, and several non-pucca sections, particularly near the Sonapur bridge area, are severely affected. The report stresses that these stretches require immediate repair.

Meghalaya’s annual Winter Tales festival is set to return to Ward’s Lake on December 11–13 with a stronger push for sustainability, highlighted by the launch of the Go Green Awards 2025. The three-day event, organised by The Meghalayan Age Limited with the state’s Tourism Department and curated by Dakti, will feature the new awards programme as its key addition. The Go Green Awards aim to recognise individuals, groups, and community efforts driving practical, eco-friendly change across Meghalaya. Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to emphasise handmade craft, local stories, and environmentally responsible practices. Stalls, installations, performances, and food offerings will once again focus on materials such as bamboo, jute, and other locally sourced resources, with organi...

Twenty-four children from Meghalaya arrived home safely on December 2 after being brought back from Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka, where they had been staying in an unregistered and poorly maintained facility. The children were formally received at the Directorate of Social Welfare in Shillong, with officials and child-rights representatives present during the handover. Agatha Sangma, chairperson of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR), said the safe return marked the priority of the day's proceedings. She thanked officials in both Karnataka and Meghalaya whose joint efforts ensured the children travelled back unharmed. However, Sangma expressed alarm at the growing frequency of such cases, where children are moved outside the state without proper authoris...

National President Conrad K Sangma today felicitated newly appointed Manipur State President, Dr Lorho S. Pfoze at NPP headquarters in Shillong. Newly appointed leader of legislative party, Rameshwar M. Singh and Chief Whip, Loken Singh. The two newly appointed working president were also felicitated by the NPP chief, Noorul Hasan, MLA, Working President, Manipur and Janghemlung Panmei,MLA, Working President, Manipur.

In a sharp riposte to Meghalaya Congress chief Vincent H. Pala’s remark on regional front “One North East” as nothing but a BJP-RSS plan, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday hit back, alleging that the Opposition party was ‘already’ a divided house, and hence need not be further divided. “Nobody needs to work to divide them as Congress is already a divided house,” Sangma stated. The Chief Minister also said that as “One North East”, they are not here to fight against or oppose anyone since the front is here from a positive perspective of unification and to send a message of unity of a region. “We believe that the northeastern states and communities must work together in the larger interest of the region. Only when we are united and present a united front can we be able...