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Meghalaya’s areca nut plantations are going extinct
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Meghalaya’s areca nut plantations are going extinct

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has underlined the necessity of targeted research to address the difficulties encountered by areca nut plants, especially in areas such as Meghalaya.Chouhan said, "If there is a need for research on how to save areca nut plants, ICAR should give its full strength and focus. The urgent problem of bud rot disease has had a significant impact on areca nut crops. How areca nuts can endure in this climate is a topic our scientists are researching." His comments follow Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma's appeal, in which he emphasized the disease's destructive effects on areca nut crops in the Ri Bhoi and Garo Hills districts. Chouhan's request that ICAR step up its efforts demonstrates the central government's...
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Meghalaya to get $35 mn from World Bank for education, job sectors
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Meghalaya to get $35 mn from World Bank for education, job sectors

The World Bank has approved a $35 million project to support over 5 lakh adolescents in Meghalaya by addressing key challenges in education, health and skill development. The initiative titled the Meghalaya Multisectoral Project for Adolescent Wellbeing, Empowerment, and Resilience (MPOWER), aims to reduce school and dropout rates, improve learning outcomes, prepare young people for employment opportunities. The project is aimed at strengthening learning outcomes for adolescents in grades 6-12, by closing gaps in students’ reading and mathematics skills. To reduce dropout rates, the project will equip students with life skills, mental health awareness and provide guidance on career choices. Special focus will be on reaching student dropouts and providing them with the same support.The ...
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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Shillong on Jan 9
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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Shillong on Jan 9

The President of India  Droupadi Murmu will visit Meghalaya on January 9. On January 9, the President will grace the golden jubilee celebration of the ICAR Research Complex for ​the North-Eastern Hill Region at Umiam, Meghalaya. Murmu, who will be accompanied by Union Agriculture Minister. She will also meet Governor and Chief Minister. From January 10 and 11, a cabinet retreat will be held at Sohra as well.
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Meghlaya: Expert Committee on reservation policy to come up with report soon
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Meghlaya: Expert Committee on reservation policy to come up with report soon

The Expert Committee on State Reservation Policy is in the process of compiling its report, Meghalaya Chief Secretary Donald P Wahlang said on Tuesday.“I am not privy to any information to know how long the committee will take to complete the report,” he said. He also said that the committee had a meeting last week in Delhi to discuss and deliberate on the findings of their tour across Meghalaya. Wahlang said the committee, which has already held meetings in Shillong, Jowai and Garo Hills, is mandated to review the state reservation policy by obtaining the views of all stakeholders. The committee is headed by Justice (retd) Mool Chand Garg as the chairman with Justice (retd) Dr Satish Chandra, Prof DV Kumar, Prof Chander Shekhar and Prof Subhadip Mukherjee as members. The 1972 job rese...
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Meghalaya official seeks resolution to NEHU crisis
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Meghalaya official seeks resolution to NEHU crisis

Meghalaya Chief Secretary DP Wahlang is scheduled to meet with the Secretary and Additional Secretary in charge of higher education next week to address the ongoing turmoil at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU). The meeting, set for January 13, comes in response to student protests demanding the removal of NEHU Vice Chancellor PS Shukla, who is accused of administrative irregularities. A two-member committee appointed by the Ministry of Education has completed its investigation into the allegations, but the findings have not been made public. Wahlang, speaking on Tuesday, stated, "I will brief the new higher education secretary and advise on necessary actions for NEHU. We hope to see a breakthrough soon."Although NEHU operates as a central university under federal jurisdiction, the s...
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 Trader killed after scuffle breaks out between 2 individuals in Tura
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 Trader killed after scuffle breaks out between 2 individuals in Tura

In a tragic incident, a fatal altercation between two individuals resulted in the death of one Jaha Uddin at Tura Bazar, Meghalaya, on Tuesday. At approximately 11:32 AM, the Tura Police Control Room (PCR) received information about a fight taking place in the bustling marketplace. A police team was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that Minurul Islam (24), a resident of Hajirhat, Sukchar, South Salmara, Assam, had allegedly attacked his uncle, (Late) Jaha Uddin, with a dao (a traditional machete-like weapon) at the Super Market Ground around 11:25 AM. The victim, originally from Singimari, Assam, was staying in a rented house at Risipara, Tura. Following the assault, Jaha Uddin sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Tura Civil Hospital (TCH...
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Meghalaya BSF seizes liquour, sugar worth Rs 34 lakh in Jaintia Hills
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Meghalaya BSF seizes liquour, sugar worth Rs 34 lakh in Jaintia Hills

Troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt on January 6, seizing contraband items worth Rs 34.15 lakh. The confiscated items included sugar, liquor, blankets, garlic, cosmetic, medicine, all intended for illegal smuggling into Bangladesh.Based on specific intelligence inputs, troops of BSF Meghalaya launched special operations in surrounding area of village Muktapur and Lynghat under West Jaintia Hills. During the operation, the troops detected unidentified individuals approaching the border to collect smuggled goods. When challenged, the smugglers fled into the forest taking advantage of darkness. A thorough search of the area resulted in discovery and seizure of concealed contrabands. The confiscated goods were subsequently handed over to the concern Custom...
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Meghalaya railway projects marred with hurdles
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Meghalaya railway projects marred with hurdles

There is no progress in any of the proposed railway projects in Meghalaya, unlike other landlocked tourist destinations such as Sikkim which are close to being put on the country’s railway map. The Byrnihat project has been stalled for years while plans to connect Shillong with railways have gone nowhere. Speaking to media persons on Monday, the CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) told that there is no progress in the Meghalaya portion of the Tetelia-Byrnihat railway project as the Meghalaya government has not given permission yet. Around 2.5 km of the Tetelia-Byrnihat railway track falls in Meghalaya. Asked if the NFR would hold talks with pressure groups opposing the project due to fears of influx, the CPRO said the matter remains unresolved despite several meetings with state ...
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Rangdajied and Lajong set to clash in MSL 2024 quarterfinals
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Rangdajied and Lajong set to clash in MSL 2024 quarterfinals

Defending champions Rangdajied United will face 2019 winners Shillong Lajong in a thrilling quarterfinal clash to kick off the 4th Meghalaya State League (MSL) 2024 on January 9. The match will take place at the Wahiajer Sports Complex, with all quarterfinals scheduled to kick off at 1 pm. The highly anticipated tournament, paused in November for the state men's football team’s Santosh Trophy preparations, will resume with this marquee fixture. The tournament had seen Meghalaya exit in the quarterfinals of the national competition. Tournament Director Dr LL Mawsor confirmed the quarterfinal fixtures, with a double-header on January 11. Sutnga (East Jaintia Hills) and Ladthadlaboh (West Jaintia Hills) will battle it out in the Jaintia Hills Derby in Diengshynrum, Khliehriat. In Shillong...
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