Meghalaya

The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the state government and the Union of India to provide updates on the implementation of a 2016 Commissioner's report that highlighted the need for better safeguards for linguistic minorities in the state. Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh issued the directive on July 1 while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum, a registered society representing the interests of linguistic minorities in the state. The case centres around a comprehensive report submitted by the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities on March 29, 2016, which identified significant gaps in the protection of minority language speakers in Meghalaya. According to the 2001 census data cited in the report, while Khasi s...

High Court of Meghalaya will hear the pending issue related to hawkers, on Thursday. Though the case pertains to traffic congestion in the city, the government feels that hawkers also add to the traffic congestion. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong told reporters that the  government’s decision to relocate hawkers at Khyndailad area is aimed at benefiting them, rather than victimizing them. He expressed surprise that some hawkers are creating problems despite the government’s efforts to support them. “It is not that we wanted to victimize the hawkers. In fact this is done for their own good. You will not find a government which is really thinking seriously about the interest of the hawkers. Shifting allowance of Rs 10,000 is being provided and plus ...

The court of judicial magistrate (first class) DKK Mihsill has sent three accused to judicial custody in connection with the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. Silom James, the property dealer was sent to 14 days judicial custody, while Lokendra Singh Tomar, the owner of a flat in Indore, and security guard Balla Ahirwar were remanded to seven days judicial custody. All three faced charges related to obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence at a flat in Indore, where prime accused Sonam had stayed after fleeing Meghalaya following the murder. The special investigation team of the Meghalaya Police probing the murder had said the accused persons had destroyed crucial evidence, including a bag containing a laptop and other materials, and had also burnt a bag....

The Government of Meghalaya has launched a large-scale capacity-building initiative for 119 training providers across the state. The programme aims to transform the way skill development is delivered in Meghalaya, aligning it with national standards and local employment needs. The four-day training workshop began on Tuesday at the Institute of Hotel Management, New Shillong, bringing together representatives from 86 training institutes. The initiative is a flagship component of the Chief Minister’s Skills Mission, which seeks to overhaul Meghalaya’s skill development ecosystem from the grassroots. Speaking at the event, Jagdish Chelani, Executive Director of the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), highlighted the role of training providers as “frontline agents” in ens...

In a step forward in resolving the decades-old interstate boundary dispute, survey teams from Assam and Meghalaya, accompanied by senior government officials, commenced the installation of boundary pillars in the Hahim region of Assam’s Kamrup district on Tuesday, July 1. The initiative marks a crucial phase in implementing the agreement reached between the two Northeastern states to demarcate areas where territorial claims have long been contested. The installation work formally began at Rongthali village in Hahim and will follow the banks of the Gijang River, covering several other strategic points. This initiative is the result of continued efforts by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who have led extensive inter-state discussion...

In an effort to ease the relocation process, the Meghalaya government has announced financial support for street vendors who agree to shift from Khyndailad to the newly designated vending zone at MTC premises. Tourism Minister and Government Spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh informed that each vendor will receive a one-time relocation grant of 10,000. Additionally, to support vendors during the transition period, the government will provide ₹2,000 per month for five months to those who begin operating from the new site. This assistance is intended to help vendors manage expenses while settling into their new space. Addressing the ongoing resistance from some vendor groups, Lyngdoh alleged that certain leaders are opposing the government's relocation plan due to personal motives, suggesting t...

The Meghalaya Government's crackdown on unregulated street vending in Khyndailad entered its second day on Tuesday, with Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) officials and district authorities facing stiff resistance from street vendors refusing to vacate the area. The vendors, who have been asked to shift to designated vending zones, also marched to the Secretariat demanding that the Urban Affairs Department immediately convene a meeting of the Provisional Town Vending Committee (PTVC). Speaking to the media, Tourism Minister and Government Spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh defended the government's actions, stating that the administration was acting in the public interest to decongest Shillong's streets. He reiterated that the government's objective is to make the Khyndailad-Umsohsun stretch a ped...

Actor Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to the Hera Pheri franchise, much to the delight of fans eagerly anticipating the film. In a conversation with the Sai Safar YouTube channel, Suniel Shetty expressed his thoughts on Paresh’s comeback and provided insights regarding Hera Pheri 3, describing it as a complete family entertainer. Suniel Shetty comments on Paresh Rawal's return to Hera Pheri 3 Recently, Suniel visited Shirdi, where he offered prayers and engaged in a meaningful conversation. When inquired about Paresh's rejoining of Hera Pheri 3, Suniel remarked, "I have also heard that the fine-tuning has been completed. I will discuss Hera Pheri 3 only at the time of its release. This is a family-oriented film. Perhaps it is one of those movies that everyone...