Meghalaya

Student organisations at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) have urged non-teaching staff to disregard directives from top administrators who they claim are leading the institution remotely in violation of governance norms. The NEHU Students' Union (NEHUSU) and Khasi Students' Union (KSU) have formally asked the university's non-teaching staff association to ignore any orders from Vice Chancellor Prof. PS Shukla and Registrar Col. Omkar Singh, citing their prolonged absence from campus. According to the student bodies, Prof. Shukla has been on leave for 127 days since November 15, 2024, and his attempts to resume duties remotely from Delhi are "arbitrary and against established rules." Similarly, they argue that Col. Singh has not reported back to the university since taking leave...

The Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried male candidates belonging to Meghalaya for the recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme for the year 2025-26. The online registration process is currently open and will continue till April 10, 2025. The selection process will be conducted in two phases. The first phase includes an Online Computer-Based Written Examination (CEE) at designated centres within the state, and the second phase will comprise a recruitment rally for those who qualify in the merit list of the CEE.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Sunday urged his counterparts across India to learn Hindi while also promoting local and regional languages. Speaking at the Network18 Group India Diamond States Summit, Sangma said he believes that learning Hindi makes communication easier and more effective with central ministers, resulting in better understanding of state-related issues. He stressed that there should be no negative thinking about learning Hindi and promoting local languages. Sangma also highlighted the state’s efforts to send 10,000 nurses to Japan in the next few years, benefiting individuals, families, and the state. He harped on the importance of learning languages, stating that learning Hindi or any foreign language is necessary for personal and professional growth.

In a unique endeavour, traditional healers have been acting as a bridge between local remedies and modern medicine in the fight against tuberculosis in Meghalaya. Around 80 per cent of the population in the northeastern state live in rural areas with poor road connectivity and scarce healthcare facilities. In such as setting, these healers have been serving as the first point of contact for healthcare services for a long time. Now they also act as the primary screening points for tuberculosis.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday announced the release of the final installment of ₹85.08 crore under the Post Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. The amount will be credited to students' accounts within 1-2 days. The disbursement, part of the "Umbrella Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students," will benefit 27,327 students for the 2023-24 academic session. This marks the completion of the phased scholarship distribution that began last June. According to Sangma, the first installment of ₹42.32 crore was released on June 24, 2024, benefiting 17,364 students, followed by a second installment of ₹66.67 crore on November 20, 2024, covering 32,064 students. With a total of 76,755 applicants, the Chief Minister reiterated the state ...

The state government is optimistic that the recently approved Meghalaya Parking Policy 2025 will help in reducing traffic jams drastically in Shillong. Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said the parking policy will be rolled out soon and for the time being, the administration and police are adopting various measures to ease traffic congestion. He exuded confidence that with the establishment of the new administrative city in New Shillong in the next 3-4 years, traffic would reduce further in the city. The Meghalaya Parking Policy aims to regulate street parking in the city and lays out provisions for allowing parking on the roadside against payment. Dhar resented the opposition to demolition of structures to pave way for a less congested city and made it clear that the governmen...

The Central Government has disbursed the final installment of the Umbrella Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students for the academic session 2023-2024, amounting to ₹85.08 crore. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the release on Friday, stating that the funds would be credited to students' bank accounts within the next one to two days. According to the Chief Minister, a total of 76,755 students applied for the scholarship this year. The first installment of ₹42.32 crore was released on June 24, 2024, benefiting 17,364 students, followed by the second installment of ₹66.67 crore on November 20, 2024, which covered 32,064 students. With today's final disbursement, 27,327 more students have received their scholarship amounts, ensuring full financial support...

The East Jaintia Hills District (EJHD) of Meghalaya has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the "ia ka Mynried" initiative. Spearheaded by the District Administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the initiative has successfully conducted winter camps across 11 educational institutions, impacting 1,826 students to date.  The latest certification events were held on Tuesday at longkaluh for 247 students of St. Peter Secondary School and at Byndihati for 126 students of Sacred Heart Secondary School and 315 students of Byndihati Secondary School. Santa Mary Shylla, Member of Legislative Assembly, Sutnga-Saipung Constituency, attended as the Chief Guest at Sacred Heart Secondary School, Byndi...