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By 2027, postgraduate courses will be offered at Meghalaya Medical Colleges

13Jan

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By 2027, postgraduate courses will be offered at Meghalaya Medical Colleges

Meghalaya Health Minister Dr. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh reaffirmed the government's commitment to filling the state's healthcare deficiencies by promising that the Tura Medical College project will not be delayed by more than 12 months. In addition, she declared that Meghalaya's medical education system would advance significantly by 2027 when postgraduate (PG) courses are introduced in medical colleges. In an interview with the media, the health minister underlined the government's dedication to improving the state's healthcare system and medical education. Regarding the schedule, Dr. Lyngdoh was upbeat, saying, "We are on track with the Shillong Medical College. As ministers, the retreat has improved our understanding and made us more conscious of the difficulties, especially in light of the ...

Notification for Meghalaya ADC election on Jan 17

13Jan

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Notification for Meghalaya ADC election on Jan 17

The notification for the elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), slated on February 21, will be issued on January 27. A government official media persons on Sunday that the formal notification for calling the constituencies to elect their representatives will be issued on January 27. The filing of nomination papers will start from January 27 and the last date for filing of nomination will be till 3 pm of February 4 to be followed by scrutiny of nomination papers after 3 pm, the official said. The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers has been fixed as February 5.The official said the draft electoral rolls will be published on Monday and hearing of claim and objections will continue till January ...

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma aids Assam tourists injured in accident

13Jan

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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma aids Assam tourists injured in accident

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh demonstrated prompt action and compassion on January 12, when they stopped to assist two Assam tourists injured in an accident at Mawkdok while returning from Sohra. The Chief Minister’s on-duty doctor provided immediate medical attention to the injured individuals at the scene. An ambulance was also arranged to transport the victims to a nearby hospital for further treatment. According to officials, the condition of the injured tourists is stable, and they are expected to recover fully. The quick intervention by the Chief Minister and Health Minister was widely appreciated by locals and tourists alike.

Meghalaya raises minimum wages for workers

11Jan

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Meghalaya raises minimum wages for workers

The Meghalaya government on Friday raised the minimum wages of skilled and unskilled workers.The decision was taken at a special cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, in Sohra. The wages of highly-skilled workers were raised from Rs 586 to Rs 645 per day, skilled workers will now get Rs 605 instead of Rs 530, the wages of semi-skilled workers were revised to Rs 565 from Rs 474, while unskilled workers will get Rs 525 instead of Rs 419 per day.

Meghalaya Minister’s ‘christian state’ remark draws backlash from indigenous groups

11Jan

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Meghalaya Minister’s ‘christian state’ remark draws backlash from indigenous groups

Prominent indigenous organisations in Meghalaya have condemned Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma's recent claim that Meghalaya is a "Christian state," asserting that such remarks undermine India's secular principles. Seng Khasi Kmie, a leading indigenous body, criticized the minister's statement, with its president, O Pyngrope, urging public officials to respect the Constitution. “India is a secular state. Leaders must uphold the sanctity of the Constitution and avoid divisive statements,” Pyngrope said. The controversy arose after Minister Sangma justified plans to include Christian rituals in the inauguration of Captain Williamson Sangma State University, arguing, “If the Parliament can be blessed with Hindu rituals, why not Christian rituals in a Christian state?” Seng Khasi Kmi...

Meghalaya gets Rs 1327.13 crores from Centre as tax devolution

11Jan

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Meghalaya gets Rs 1327.13 crores from Centre as tax devolution

The Union Government has released tax devolution of Rs 1,73,030 crore to State Governments today, as against the devolution of Rs 89,086 crore in December 2024. A higher amount is being devolved this month to enable states to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditures. Meghalaya received Rs 1327.13 crore from the above amount under the tax devolution.

The Meghalaya Cabinet approves the Rs 100 crore “CM Assure” initiative to support farmers

11Jan

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The Meghalaya Cabinet approves the Rs 100 crore “CM Assure” initiative to support farmers

The "CM Assure" program, a market intervention effort to support farmers experiencing drops in prices for non-perishable crops, was approved by the Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday. The program is intended to help farmers during market downturns by offering them set procurement prices for their non-perishable agricultural products. In order to sustain revenues and avoid distress sales, the effort focuses on crops with longer shelf lives, like areca nut, ginger, and turmeric. The Meghalaya State Agriculture Marketing Board will supervise execution, and a state-level committee will keep an eye on market prices to decide whether to activate the program. To guarantee prompt assistance, payments to farmers will be delivered directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Important products like ...

Meghalaya govt holds cabinet retreat in Sohra to understand grassroot governance

11Jan

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Meghalaya govt holds cabinet retreat in Sohra to understand grassroot governance

In an effort to bring governance closer to the people, the state cabinet moved its base to Sohra for a retreat on Friday. The purpose of the meeting, which is chaired by CM Conrad K. Sangma, is to give different government agencies a stage on which to present their projects and programs. In order to accomplish desired goals and objectives, it also looks for gaps and encourages teamwork. On the first day, the meeting saw the participation of Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, Education Minister Rakkam Sangma, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Kyrmen Shylla, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Comingone Ymbon, and Power Minister AT Mondal. However, Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong was notably absent from this maiden attempt, alo...

First mall in Shillong to be inaugurated in January

10Jan

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First mall in Shillong to be inaugurated in January

Shillong’s first modern shopping mall, located in Polo, is all set for its grand inauguration, with the state government considering a tentative launch date in January. According to sources, the construction of the mall is fully complete. While the inauguration is tentatively scheduled for January 21, official confirmation is awaited. Built by Badri Rai Company at an estimated cost of Rs 85 crore, the six-storey mall spans a total built-up area of 1.5 lakh square feet. It features 90 shops, mechanised car parking facilities, 12 escalators, five lifts, a food court, EV charging stations, office spaces on the fifth and sixth floors, and a dedicated kids’ zone, making it a significant addition to the state capital’s urban infrastructure.The state government will allocate shop spaces...

Meghalaya CM: Logistics gap limits northeast’s agricultural growth

10Jan

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Meghalaya CM: Logistics gap limits northeast’s agricultural growth

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma emphasized the need to address logistical challenges to unlock the agricultural potential of Northeast India. Speaking at ICAR’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, Sangma highlighted the region's capacity to become a hub for organic products like turmeric, ginger, honey, and mushrooms but cited cold storage and infrastructure gaps as barriers to growth. While Meghalayan products such as pineapples and spices have reached European and UAE markets, Sangma pointed to bud rot disease in arecanut plantations as a critical issue. He called for enhanced collaboration between ICAR and state agencies to address such agricultural challenges. The CM also advocated for greater autonomy for Krishi Vigyan Kendras and cluster-based approaches to crop production. ...