Meghalaya

Meghalaya regional party, United Democratic Party (UDP) has urged to the state government to make efforts to revive peace negotiations with the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), while underlining the importance of peace and security in the state. The appeal comes in the wake of an IED explosion at the Dhar Construction Company camp near Shymplong village in East Jaintia Hills district on December 15. The blast, which damaged a water tanker but caused no casualties or injuries, has been linked to the HNLC, raising alarms about the outfit’s attempts to reassert its influence. UDP general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne, while speaking to mediapersons on Monday, recalled that the proscribed outfit had earlier engaged in peace talks, with some initial headway made. “...

Two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers have been promoted and posted as Deputy Commissioners in Meghalaya, while another senior officer has been promoted and allowed to continue in her present posting, as per notifications issued on December 19, 2025 by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department. On promotion, Anendya Raajsshre, IAS (RR: 2022), earlier serving as Sub-Divisional Officer, Amlarem (Civil) Sub-Division, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of South West Garo Hills district, Ampati. Manish Kumar, IAS (RR: 2022), previously Sub- Divisional Officer (Sadar), East Jaintia Hills district, along with responsibilities as Member Secretary, District Selection Committee, and Additional Project Director, DRDA, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of East Jain...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said his government was spending Rs 3,914.51 crore to develop 254 tourism infrastructure projects in the state. He made the statement at an event where the government handed over a plot adjacent to the scenic Umiam Lake to the Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) for a 5-star resort, estimated to cost Rs 330 crore. The Tata Group-owned IHCL will construct the Taj Umiam Resort & Spa on the land, in what officials described as the state's largest hospitality investment. Besides, IHCL, Lemon Tree and other groups are also setting up high-end luxury hotels in Meghalaya looking at the booming tourism sector.

Meghalaya Police have arrested two men in connection with an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that took place at a construction site in East Jaintia Hills earlier this month. The police said that the investigation is continuing and security measures have been stepped up in the area to prevent similar attacks. The blast happened around 12.15 am on December 15 at the campus of the Dhar construction company near Shymplong village. According to the police, the explosion damaged a water tanker truck parked inside the site. Forensic experts later confirmed that an IED had been used in the incident. No injury or loss of life was reported, but the explosion raised concerns about safety at construction sites in the district. Police officials identified the arrested men as Richard Suchen,...

Leadership of cricket administration in Meghalaya changed hands on December 21 with former state cabinet minister James PK Sangma elected asf president of the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) following the Apex Council elections.The result places Sangma at the head of the association at a time when governance, infrastructure and grassroots development have emerged as key priorities for the sport in the state. He will be supported by vice-president Rajiv Bareh, while Rayonald Kharkamni returns to the Apex Council as honorary secretary. Mebanphira Swer has been elected honorary joint secretary, Eddystone Shylla as honorary treasurer, and Chuba R Marak as an Apex Council member.The newly constituted Apex Council reflects broad representation from different parts of Meghalaya, a factor ...

The Meghalaya government has made it mandatory to include Khasi and Garo in the curriculum for children up to Class-1, with the aim to simplify learning and strengthen exposure to local culture, officials said on Saturday. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the move seeks to build cultural identity from the foundational years. “Children must grow with confidence and a sense of belonging. Learning our own languages early helps that,” Sangma, who chaired a cabinet meeting on Friday, told reporters. Officials said the new textbooks will be introduced as an option in the upcoming academic year and will become compulsory from the following session, as many schools have already finalised their syllabi. The revised foundational-stage curriculum—from preschool to Class 1—will prioritise ea...

The Meghalaya government on Saturday said it has released funds across departments and paid one-month advance to about 80,000 employees and pensioners ahead of the Christmas festivities, an official said. About 50,000 employees and more than 30,000 pensioners have received advance payments, while casual and contractual workers were also extended advances, the official said. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who holds the Finance portfolio, extended Christmas and New Year greetings to citizens. According to officials, the government released ₹348.1 crore towards salaries, ₹93.4 crore for pensions, ₹9.7 crore for wages, and ₹4.1 crore for contractual workers.  In addition, ₹255.5 crore was released during the current financial year to the three Autonomous District Councils to clear bo...

Students at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura campus, have raised concerns over administrative neglect and perceived corruption among the university's leadership. In response to a leadership dispute, the Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) and Garo Students’ Union (GSU) NEHU Tura Campus Cell issued a joint statement supportive of Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Prof FK Marak, emphasizing her appointment was legally confirmed by the Executive Council in May 2025 under the NEHU Act of 1973. The unions have decided to prevent her resignation, citing her leadership as critical for maintaining stability at a campus that has lacked a PVC or recognized student representation for nearly four years. They criticized the Vice-Chancellor for appointing a "Campus Director" without following proper...

The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) on Thursday paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary Khasi poet U Soso Tham by unveiling a life-size statue of the literary icon in front of the Central Library at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), marking his 35th death anniversary. The solemn yet meaningful ceremony saw members of the KSU, students, family members of the late poet and several dignitaries gather to honour a man whose writings continue to shape Khasi identity and cultural consciousness. Floral tributes were offered at the newly unveiled statue as a mark of respect. The statue was unveiled by former KSU president and North Eastern Students’ Organisation (NESO) chairman Samuel Jyrwa, in the presence of KSU president Lambostarwell Marngar, vice-president Biangbor L. Paliar, and other offic...