Meghalaya

The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Meghalaya School Service Rules 2025. A meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that past service rules limited the scope for promotions of LP School teachers, assistant teachers who would remain in the post for a long period.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday discussed the state's preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027 with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha.The CM highlighted the state's infrastructural developments over the past four years, including the upgraded JN Sports Complex in Shillong, Wahiajer Stadium in Jaintia Hills, and PA Sangma Integrated Sports Complex in Tura. He also mentioned Shillong's successful hosting of major events like the North East Games (2022), the South Asian Games (2016), and the annual Meghalaya Games.

Three hundred units of the beautiful Ryndia stoles have been exported to Singapore, providing much-needed support to the state's textile industry and highlighting the tireless work of women entrepreneurs and artisans.  Meghalayan Age Limited has made the important move to make it easier to ship to the Singapore market in an effort to expand the reach of the Meghalaya brand internationally. The simple, yet elegant attire which is reputed as a distinguished One District One Product (ODOP) from Ri Bhoi district, is known as 'Peace silk' or 'Ahimsa silk'. The Ryndia silk will be presented as door gifts at the Republic Day reception by the High Commission of India in Singapore. Taking to social media, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, "This achievement is a testament to the hard w...

The much-anticipated Shillong Western Bypass has once again run into rough weather despite attempts by the implementing agencies to expedite work during the peak construction season. In packages 2 and 3 of the project, construction has been frequently stalled by landowners due to delays in disbursement of land compensation by the East Khasi Hills district administration. According to sources, the implementing agencies have repeatedly written to the East Khasi Hills district administration, urging the prompt release of compensation to landowners. It has been confirmed that funds for land compensation already been deposited with the district administration but remain undistributed. Landowners have reportedly expressed their support for the road project, emphasizing that their only demand...

Rangdajied United FC and Shillong Lajong FC secured decisive victories in their respective matches at the OC Blue Shillong Premier League 2024, held at the SSA Stadium, Polo. While Rangdajied dominated Sawmer SC with a 4-0 rout, Lajong edged past Laitkor SC in a closely contested 1-0 win. In the first match, Rangdajied’s fiery start saw them net all four goals within the first 30 minutes. Ieitlang Syiemlieh showcased exceptional skill and a touch of fortune with two remarkable goals in the 16th and 30th minutes. His first goal came off a free kick that rebounded off the woodwork and the goalkeeper before crossing the line. The second was an almost identical strike, this time during open play. Wansiewdor Nengnong added to the tally in the 19th minute with a swift run into the box, threadin...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Speaker Thomas A. Sangma presented M-Tab (learning tablets) to West Garo Hills students on Tuesday during a function at the District Auditorium in Tura.The M-Tab is an initiative of the Chief Minister’s Student Digital Learning Scheme, which aims to promote e-Education in the state.  The tablet is loaded with comprehensive contents related to Higher Secondary level examination for all streams, including contents, mock question papers, past question and solved answer papers for various competitive examinations. It also has high quality audio-video, animation and 3D graphic contents. Speaking at the programme, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said, “The hand held device is not just a gadget. It is a tool to empower our youth. We want to en...

At least 11 shops were gutted in a massive fire that broke out early on Tuesday morning in Williamnagar. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, started around 5 AM and took several hours to douse off completely. Upon receiving a distress call, a Police Control Room (PCR) team promptly reached the scene and began firefighting operations. Despite their response, the fire destroyed 11 small business establishments. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported as the shops were closed at the time.Authorities have initiated a damage assessment to determine the extent of the losses.

Eight students from Meghalaya have been awarded prestigious full scholarships under the Talent Identification Programme (TID), a collaboration between the Directorate of School Education and Literacy, Meghalaya, and the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. The scholarships, each valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, will support the selected students' education from Class VI through Grade 12 at the Aga Khan Academy, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The TID programme was first conducted in the financial year 2022-23 and again in 2024-25. In each phase, four students were selected based on their exceptional academic abilities, bringing the total number of beneficiaries from Meghalaya to eight students. The eight students who earned the scholarships are Kheinkor Marthong (Mawrang Up...

Prayers instead of consecration marked the launch of Meghalaya’s first state university on Monday. An opening prayer was conducted by Rev Wetterfield Marak and benediction was pronounced by Fr Januarius Sangma. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the varsity at Balalgre in South West Garo Hills in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, Speaker Thomas A Sangma, Deputy Speaker Timothy D Shira, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma and Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal. The university, named after the state’s founding Chief Minister Captain Williamson Sangma, reflects his visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to education as a transformative force.With this milestone, Meghalaya addresses a long-standing aspiration, creating a hub for higher learning and innovati...