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The center launches Rs 50 crore projects under PMMSY and boosts the fisheries sector
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The center launches Rs 50 crore projects under PMMSY and boosts the fisheries sector

The Center's decision to support recreational fishing in the East Khasi Hills District has significantly boosted Meghalaya's fishing industry. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on January 6 officially opened and laid the groundwork for 50 fisheries development projects in the Northeast totaling ₹50 crore. The Northeastern Region States Meet event, which was hosted by the Department of Fisheries, demonstrated the government's dedication to supporting sustainable aquaculture and improving local livelihoods. With a central portion of Rs 27 lakh and a beneficiary share of Rs 20 lakh, the project's overall cost in Meghalaya is Rs 50 lakh. The establishment of an integrated aqua park in Assam's Darrang District is anticipated to produce...
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Church Choir vehicle falls into gorge in Meghalaya, two dead, several injured
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Church Choir vehicle falls into gorge in Meghalaya, two dead, several injured

In Kynrut village, West Khasi Hills District, a Bolero pickup transporting the choir from Kynrud Presbyterian Church crashed and fell into a deep gorge on Sunday, resulting in a horrific tragedy that left two people dead and numerous others injured. The choir group was en route to a church service at Nongrilong Presbyterian Church, located in Mawdem, under Mawthadraishan Constituency. Clement Nongsej, the Sordar of Kynrud, reported that news of the accident reached the village around 11 AM. The vehicle, carrying over 15 passengers, veered off the road at Kyllem village and fell nearly 100 meters into a gorge, allegedly due to brake failure. Emergency responders, along with villagers, acted promptly to rescue the injured, transporting them to medical facilities, including Kynrud PHC, Ma...
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The Meghalaya Cricket Association has acquired property in West Jaintia Hills for a new stadium
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The Meghalaya Cricket Association has acquired property in West Jaintia Hills for a new stadium

The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) has finalised plans to establish a new cricket ground in Mukhla, West Jaintia Hills District. Mukhla Dorbar Pyllun, the West Jaintia Hills District Cricket Association (WJHDCA), and MCA inked a tripartite leasing deal for a 5.93-acre plot of land on January 4. This move is in line with MCA's initiatives to promote indigenous talent and increase cricket infrastructure throughout Meghalaya's districts, especially in rural regions. With the assistance of Mukhla Dorbar Pyllun and local MLA Wailad Shylla, a fervent supporter of cricket in the area, WJHDCA was able to accomplish the property acquisition. Key participants, including WJHDCA President Eddystone Shylla, MLA Wailad Shylla, and MCA officials Naba Bhattacharjee, Rayonald Kharkamni, Treasurer ...
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VPP wants Meghalaya education minister removed
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VPP wants Meghalaya education minister removed

The Voice of the People Party on Sunday asked the state government to replace Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma for the sake of betterment of the education sector. VPP spokesperson Batskhem Myrboh said there is an urgent need for the government to change the Education minister who is often found to be "clueless" about the topics he is dealing with. "For example, what is the minister trying to achieve by introducing guidebooks for school students and teachers alike? Is he trying to apply a shortcut technique to increase the pass percentage? Learning is a process and it is measured by the learning outcome not by examination results. The result may not indicate good learning outcome if the method of imparting education is defective," the VPP leader said. He acknowledged the efforts made ...
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Meghalaya opens Mawjymbuin cave for worship with environmental safeguards
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Meghalaya opens Mawjymbuin cave for worship with environmental safeguards

In a move to balance religious practices with environmental preservation, the Meghalaya government has announced the opening of the Mawjymbuin Cave Shivling in Mawsynram for daily worship. The cave will be accessible to devotees from 9 AM to 5 PM throughout the year, following a meeting with local authorities and religious representatives. Satya Ranjan Borah, President of Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP), expressed gratitude to the government, thanking them for making the Shivling available to devotees. "We acknowledge the efforts of the Meghalaya government and extend our sincere thanks to them for making the shivling available for devotees," he said in a press release. The opening comes with strict environmental guidelines aimed at preserving the cave's natural formation. Prohibited ...
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Assam Hindu group tells Meghalaya govt to allow worship at Mawjymbuin Cave
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Assam Hindu group tells Meghalaya govt to allow worship at Mawjymbuin Cave

The Assam-based Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) on Friday requested Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to open Mawjymbuin cave for both tourists and pilgrims without hurting the sentiments of the local people. The group stressed on the need to ensure that every individual gets to enjoy their fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. In a letter to the chief minister, KSP president Satya Ranjan Borah said, "We believe that our involvement towards the Mawjymbuin cave issue is constitutional and sincerely justified and therefore we are here." "This is our utmost request to you and your good office to take the needful action so that every single person enjoys their constitutional fundamental rights and joyfully perform their duties here. We have faith in your visionary leadership and ...
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No worship ban at Meghalaya’s Mawjymbuin cave shivling: Assam Hindu Body
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No worship ban at Meghalaya’s Mawjymbuin cave shivling: Assam Hindu Body

The Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP), an Assam-based Hindu organization, confirmed that there is no restriction on worshipping the Shivling at Meghalaya's Mawjymbuin Cave in Mawsynram. Following a stakeholder meeting at the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner's office, KSP President Satya Ranjan Borah stated that daily visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. have been established, with special arrangements planned for Shravan. Environmental safeguards will be enforced, including restrictions on smoke-generating items within the cave."There is no ban on worshipping the Shivling," emphasized the official statement, adding that the measures aim to preserve the site’s sanctity and environment. KSP also submitted a formal letter to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma through the Deputy Commiss...
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Mawjymbuin cave issue: Dorbar reiterates ban on worship
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Mawjymbuin cave issue: Dorbar reiterates ban on worship

The Mawsynram Dorbar Shnong on Friday reiterated that it would not allow the Mawjymbuin cave to be converted into a place of worship. East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah held a crucial meeting on the contentious issue with all the stakeholders on Friday, who on thier part maintained that the Dorbar Shnong has the right to take a stand on the matter as the cave falls under it's jurisdiction. The Dorbar Shnong emphasised that it would not object to visitors visiting the place provided they adhered to all the SOPs. A significant outcome of the meeting was the agreement on a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for visiting the cave.The meeting came amid threats from Assam group Kutumba Suraksha Parishad (KSP) to cut off the road connectivity between Assam and Meghalaya on account...
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KSU seeks state government action on ILP and unemployment crisis
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KSU seeks state government action on ILP and unemployment crisis

The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) has asked the state government to come out with a positive and clear message this year on the demand for the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the Meghalaya. "This year we have high expectation that the government should aggressively pursue the issue of ILP with the central government. In 2019, the resolution was passed by the Assembly and we expect the state govern- ment to come out with a positive and clear message for the people of the state regarding the Centre's mind and stand on the resolution," KSU president Lambokstar Marngar said on Thursday. Talking about other ex- pectations in 2025, the KSU leader said they expect the in- clusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, resolution of the interstate border disp...
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Meghalaya’s largest cavefish named India’s first ‘National Cave Animal
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Meghalaya’s largest cavefish named India’s first ‘National Cave Animal

In a first for Meghalaya Neolissochilus pnar, the world’s largest cavefish fiund in the state, has been named India’s first “National Cave Animal of the Year.” This announcement was made by Speleological Association of India (SAI), an Indian partner of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) as part of its newly launched initiative to highlight the country’s unique subterranean fauna. By designating a National Cave Animal annually, the campaign aims to raise awareness about the ecological significance of cave ecosystems and promote their conservation.
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