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A flagship scholarship program is launched by the Meghalaya CM to assist 80,000 students
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A flagship scholarship program is launched by the Meghalaya CM to assist 80,000 students

In a major step to help Meghalaya's youth, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme in his budget speech. This flagship program would help 80,000 students in the state starting in the upcoming fiscal year. The program would provide post-matriculated students with an annual payment of Rs 6,000 to assist with their educational costs. The Chief Minister explained the reasoning for the plan to reporters, saying: "We felt that the students, because all the feedback I get, seems students really need support." Therefore, even though we are unable to provide them with complete help in every aspect, at least some form of government assistance would be beneficial in encouraging them to pursue higher education. For this reason, we developed the CM Scholars...
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Conrad presents ‘people’s budget’ with fiscal deficit of Rs 1,970 crore
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Conrad presents ‘people’s budget’ with fiscal deficit of Rs 1,970 crore

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday presented what he termed as the people’s budget for 2025-26 with a fiscal deficit of Rs 1,970 crore, which is around 2.96% of the GSDP. The estimated total receipts is at Rs 30,415 crore, of which the revenue receipts are estimated at Rs 25,591 crore and capital receipts at Rs 4,824 crore. Excluding borrowings of Rs 4,788 crore, the total receipts are estimated to be Rs 25,627 crore. On the expenditure side, the total expenditure is estimated at Rs 30,003 crore, of which the revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 20,556 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 9,447 crore. Excluding repayment of loans of Rs 2,406 crore, the estimated total expenditure is Rs 27,597 crore. The interest payments for 2025-26 are estimated at Rs 1,347 crore and pens...
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Trading licence to only genuine non-tribals in Meghalaya: HYC
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Trading licence to only genuine non-tribals in Meghalaya: HYC

The HYC on Wednesday asked the KHADC to come up with provisions specifying that trading licences will be issued only to genuine non-tribals who are permanent residents of the state. In their four-points memorandum submitted to KHADC CEM Shemborlang Rynjah, HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem said the council should ensure that the provisions laid down under the KHAD (Trading By Non-Tribals) Regulation, 1954 should be strictly implemented. According to him, the council should formulate the rules for implementation of this important regulation. He said that the new Executive Committee under his leadership should ensure all the future appointments in the council should be as per provisions specified in the Service Rules of 1961. “We urge people who are at the helms of affairs not to be involve...
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Meghalaya CM introduces an OTS scheme for MeECL customers
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Meghalaya CM introduces an OTS scheme for MeECL customers

The One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, 2025, which provides financial relief to Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) customers, was introduced by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal was present when the project was announced, and its goal is to lessen the burden of overdue electricity bills. Nearly 45,000 consumers would profit from the program, the chief minister announced at its launch, and more than Rs. 26 crore in levies and penalties will be eliminated. OTS Scheme 2025 applies to "Domestic Low Tension (DLT)" and "Kutir Jyoti/BPL" customers with a declared load of 5 KW or less, as well as to customers who have been disconnected for failing to pay long-overdue electricity bills. From March 1st, 2025, to March 31st, 2025, the One Time Set...
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Meghalaya struggles to control essential commodity prices amid supply challenges
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Meghalaya struggles to control essential commodity prices amid supply challenges

The Meghalaya government continues to face challenges in stabilizing the prices of essential commodities, despite efforts to curb inflation and regulate the market. During the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Comingone Ymbon acknowledged the ongoing difficulties in price control while responding to questions from MLA Heavingstone Kharpran. He emphasized that while the government monitors price fluctuations, external factors such as supply chain disruptions and seasonal variations in agricultural output contribute to market instability. "The market price of agricultural produce tends to fall after the harvest season due to an influx of fresh crops," Ymbon explained, highlighting the natural price adjustments in the market...
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No power cuts this year: CM
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No power cuts this year: CM

In what can be termed as good news, citizens of the state will not be subjected to any scheduled load-shedding this year despite the poor financial condition of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL). Announcing this on Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the fiscal condition of the Corporation has been improving since the government has been sanctioning Rs 900 crore every year for the MeECL. “We could have used this money for building schools and improving healthcare but the money is being used to make MeECL better,” he stated. The Corporation’s scheduled losses have reduced and even the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses have come down to 18%, Sangma said, adding that efforts are on to make the organisation more profitable and professional. A...
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Meghalaya has unveiled a riverbank protection plan for West Garo Hills
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Meghalaya has unveiled a riverbank protection plan for West Garo Hills

The West Garo Hills riverbank protection project was announced by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly in an effort to address the area's frequent flooding. In the March 4 Budget Session, Water Resources Minister Comingone Ymbon presented ideas for both short-term relief and long-term mitigation. In response to questions from lawmaker Mizanur Kazi, Minister Rymbui said that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being developed for Phulbari town's riverside protection from Patakata village to Bhaitbari valley. The project intends to stop the erosion that has negatively affected the area due to the Brahmaputra and Jinjiram rivers. "The Public Works Department has taken up repairs to restore eroded portions and damaged embankments caused by river Rongai, Jinjiram and also the back flow of rive...
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ICFAI University Tura revives Garo traditional games during Varsity Week 2025
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ICFAI University Tura revives Garo traditional games during Varsity Week 2025

ICFAI University, Tura, has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Garo traditional games by incorporating them into Varsity Week 2025, which commenced on March 3 and will run until March 7 at the university campus. The event features a mix of literary, cultural, and fine arts competitions, but the spotlight remains on the indigenous Garo games—Wa’pong Sika and An.ding Oka. These traditional sports have drawn enthusiastic participation from students eager to reconnect with their cultural heritage. Wa’pong Sika, similar to tug-of-war, uses a stout bamboo pole instead of a rope, with teams pushing against each other to cross a marked boundary. Historically, it was played by young men from the Nokpantes (Bachelors’ Dormitories) of the Garo tribe. Meanwhile, An.ding Oka involves a test of...
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Meghalaya Investment Promotion Bill introduced in Assembly
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Meghalaya Investment Promotion Bill introduced in Assembly

The controversial Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Assembly on Monday. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma introduced it in the House. He also tabled the Meghalaya Right to Public Services (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The content of the MSIPF (Amendment) bill states that this may be called the Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation (Amendment) Act, 2025 and it shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette . The amendment of section 2 states that the existing sub-section (vi) to sub-section (xix) of section 2 shall be renumbered as sub-section (vii) to sub-section (xx) and a new section (vi) shall be added, as (vi) “Autonomous District Councils” means Khasi Hills Autonomous Distr...
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South Garo Hills MLAs seek rail link to Dhaka
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South Garo Hills MLAs seek rail link to Dhaka

In a contrasting scenario of political mindset between Khasi & Jaintia tribes and that of the Garos, three NPP MLAs from South Garo Hills on Monday called for expansion of the railway network in Garo Hills and a railway line from Baghmara to the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka in order to boost connectivity and regional trade in the state’s western region. This significant push for greater connectivity in Garo Hills comes at a time when the railway projects in Khasi-Jaintia Hills are facing an uncertain future with the Centre seeking refund of Rs 270 for the “scrapped” Shillong-Byrnihat railway project. The three legislators from South Garo Hills will submit a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, urging the state government for a broader railway network extending from Guwahat...
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