Meghalaya

At least 12 people were injured after a violent clash between a mob and police at Mawkynrew Village falling under East Khasi Hills on Monday. Curfew was imposed at Mawkynrew (about 37 kms from Shillong) after the clash as locals opposed to building construction of the Ramakrishna Mission School over a contentious allotment of land. The matter which is currently sub judice, took a violent turn when a section of villagers approached the construction site seeking to reclaim the land which was earlier allotted for sports activity. The RKM School which has been in existence since 2022 is the only school in the area. It has 168 students from Class 1 to Class 5 most of whom are ferried in the Mission bus.

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has unveiled its third list of candidates for the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Councils, scheduled for February 21. The announcement marks a key step in the party’s preparations for these critical polls. The four candidates named in the latest list are Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah, Anthony Khongwang, Lee Trevor S. Bareh, and Mewan Pasi. The declaration was made during a press briefing held at the UDP’s party headquarters, underscoring the party’s focus on ensuring strong representation across constituencies. The elections, which play a vital role in determining the governance of Meghalaya's tribal regions, are being keenly watched for their impact on local administration and regional dynamics. The UDP ...

The District Magistrate (DM) of East Khasi Hills (EKH) district on Monday promulgated curfew at Mawkynrew Village under Madanrting Police Station with immediate effect, following reports of vandalism and destruction of property and person at Ramakrishna Mission School, Mawkynrew. In an order under Section 123 BNSS, EKH DM, Rosetta Mary Kurbah stated that, "These activities are likely  to continue with every likelihood of causing serious breach of peace and tranquility and may lead to loss of life and property." The order further stated that there is a serious deterioration of law and order in areas under Mawkynrew Village and the curfew will remain in place till further orders.

The plan to move the people of Harijan Colony to the nearby Defence property has drawn criticism from the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM), which claims that the move negates its intended goal. KHNAM working president Thomas Passah said that the Defence land that the government is proposing to shift the essential of Harijan Colony is just behind the present location which implies there is no meaning of relocation from point A to B which are close to each other. He said the objective of relocating those people who are government employees staying in that area is to create space in order to ease the traffic congestion and stop all the illegal activities going on in that place. The KHNAM leader reiterated that they were clear in their demand that government employees s...

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) match commissioner, Mindu Dorjee along with AIFF club licensing and competitions senior manager, Abhishek Yadav arrived in Shillong on January 19 to inspect the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The official of the AFC and AIFF will be inspecting the pitch and facilities JN stadium on Monday. It may be mention that Shillong is likely to host two international matches of the Indian football team scheduled to be held in March 2025. The first match is an international friendly to be played between India and Maldives either on March 19th or 20th. The second match, an AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier, is scheduled on March 25 between hosts India and Bangladesh. MFA president, Hamletson Dohling informed that he had a brief discussion with the two officials before t...

The Meghalaya Football Association has revealed the schedule for the semifinals of the Meghalaya State League (MSL) 2024. The first semifinal, featuring Ladthadlaboh and Mawlai, will take place at the SSA Stadium, Polo, on January 27 at 4:30 PM under lights. The second match, between Rymbai Shkenshynriah and Shillong Lajong, is set for January 28 at 1:30 PM at the Wahiajer Multipurpose Sports Complex. Tickets, priced at ₹50 and ₹100, will be available at the venues on match days. The tournament began with 24 teams, and now only four remain: Shillong-based Lajong and Mawlai, Ladthadlaboh from West Jaintia Hills, and R Shkenshynriah from East Jaintia Hills. Notably, Lajong, the 2019 champions, and Mawlai have semifinal experience, while the other two teams are making their debut at this ...

The Meghalaya Public Service Commission declared the results of the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) on Jan 17, with 35 candidates clearing the prestigious examination this year. Chingba Jimbe Ch Marak from the Garo Hills topped the examination this year, followed by Rene Darby Sunn and Kyntu Shullai bagging the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively. Chingba hails from remote Dura Banda village under Chokpot block in South Garo Hills. The youngest of five siblings, she credits her parents—both schoolteachers—for instilling in her the values of education and discipline. Her father, Semrongsing A. Sangma, and mother, Joshilline Ch. Marak stood as a pillars of support throughout her arduous journey. Her path was marked by challenges that would have discouraged many. In 2022, she cleared the UPSC C...

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Shillong has developed an AI-powered fashion forecasting system under the VisioNxt Project, transforming India's craft sector by reducing reliance on international trend agencies and empowering local artisans. During a press conference, NIFT Shillong Director Shankar Kumar Jha highlighted that the system has analyzed over 350,000 images to deliver precise fashion predictions tailored to Indian markets. The initiative has produced 60 micro-trend reports and 10 close-to-season forecasts, offering artisans insights to align their creations with market demands while preserving cultural authenticity. A major milestone is the launch of Paridhi 24x25, India’s first bilingual fashion trend book, which has garnered over 2,000 downloads since i...