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The Garo heritage preservation committee is announced by CM Conrad Sangma
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The Garo heritage preservation committee is announced by CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced Tuesday that a committee headed by Cabinet Minister Marcuise N. Marak has been established by the state government to examine ways to preserve Garo culture and history. The committee is scheduled to meet this month. Following the dispute over the removal of the cenotaph in Lower Babupara, Tura, the committee's establishment assumes relevance. Cabinet Minister Marcuise N. Marak will lead the committee, per the announcement made on April 3. The government has formed a committee led by cabinet minister Marcuise N. Marak, along with various societal and civil society members, to discuss the Cenotaph controversy. The committee will discuss design aspects and move forward, with a meeting scheduled for April 14-15. The Cenotaph was previously f...
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Meghalaya Cricket gets elite recognition at NECDC Achievers’ Night in Gangtok
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Meghalaya Cricket gets elite recognition at NECDC Achievers’ Night in Gangtok

The Meghalaya Cricket Association was honoured for entering the BCCI Elite Group for the first time at the 4th North East Cricket Development Council (NECDC) Achievers’ Night held in Gangtok, Sikkim. The prestigious event celebrated standout cricket performances from the 2024–25 domestic season. The ceremony, hosted at Chintan Hall, was attended by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang as chief guest, along with Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa and several cabinet ministers. Senior cricket officials, including BCCI Apex Council member MKJ Mazumdar and NECDC Co-Convenor Naba Bhattacharjee, were also present. The highlight of the evening was Meghalaya’s recognition for its historic participation in the BCCI’s Elite Group, a significant step forward for cricket in the Northeast. Cricketer...
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NPP’s Kharlukhi bats for VPP on KHADC nominated MDC issue
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NPP’s Kharlukhi bats for VPP on KHADC nominated MDC issue

Amid reports that the state government in unlikely to accept the VPP-led KHADC EC's recommendation of a name for the lone post of nominated MDC in the council, senior NPP leader and Rajya Sabha member, Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi on Monday asked the state government to accept the recom- mendation of the autonomous district council on the nominated MDCs. "Personally, I am of the view that the recommendation of the council should be accepted since it is an institution which gets its mandate from the people," Kharlukhi told a section of reporters. He said that as per the rules, the name for the nominated MDC should be proposed or recommended by the Executive Committee (EC) of the council to the state government. He said that the VPP and the NPP, which are respectively leading the executive commi...
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Bangladeshi tout caught by BSF near Dawki border in Meghalaya
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Bangladeshi tout caught by BSF near Dawki border in Meghalaya

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday apprehended a Bangladeshi tout near Dawki, a key border town in Meghalaya, for suspected involvement in illegal cross-border activities. According to officials, the 4th Battalion BSF acted on specific intelligence inputs and spotted suspicious movement along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The man, identified as Md. Ibrahim (21) from Sylhet district in Bangladesh, was detained while attempting to cross the border covertly. BSF sources said Ibrahim’s behavior raised suspicion, prompting immediate interception. During preliminary questioning, he allegedly confessed to involvement in smuggling operations and aiding illegal infiltrations across the international boundary. The detainee was later handed over to Dawki Police Station for further lega...
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Meghalaya witnesses approximately 16 lakh visitors exploring the state in 2024
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Meghalaya witnesses approximately 16 lakh visitors exploring the state in 2024

In 2024, Meghalaya had an unparalleled increase in tourism, with almost 16 lakh tourists visiting the state. This milestone was announced by Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh, Director of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, along with a number of ground-breaking projects that will improve the state's tourism infrastructure. For the development of two significant tourist information centers, one in Mawphlang and one in Nartiang, the Indian government has approved a sizeable budget of Rs 50 crore. Diengdoh stated, "We have been approved for Rs 25 crore for each project," highlighting the Center's dedication to enhancing Meghalaya's tourism industry. Diengdoh also revealed that the Swadesh Darshan Challenge Scheme had approved further projects. "In actuality, the Indian government has approved two ...
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Meghalaya government will examine the fee structures of educational establishments
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Meghalaya government will examine the fee structures of educational establishments

According to Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma, the state government would shortly give orders to all educational establishments, especially those that receive state funding, to examine and defend their current tuition schedules. The Education Minister stressed the importance of increased accountability and inclusivity in educational access in a media appearance. "We will send letters to all educational establishments, particularly those that receive government funding, asking for an explanation and rationale for the exorbitant tuition costs. We will be sending out warnings to that effect, he said, adding that institutions that receive state funding have a social duty. He called on educational establishments all around Meghalaya to embrace a student-friendly philosophy, giv...
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2 d*ad in road accident in Ri Bhoi district
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2 d*ad in road accident in Ri Bhoi district

In the early hours of Monday, a tragic road accident on National Highway 6 (NH-6) at Umlyngkdait in Ri-Bhoi District claimed the lives of two men. The incident occurred at around 12:05 am when a Maruti Alto 800, travelling from Shillong to Guwahati, collided with the rear of an unidentified lorry, which fled the scene immediately after the crash. Nongpoh Police were informed of the accident at approximately 12:22 am by a passer-by. Upon arrival, police identified the victims as Robi Paswan, 30, of Lumparing, Shillong, who was driving the vehicle, and Prakash, 26, from Vasanthanagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, who was a passenger. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, with their identities confirmed through driving licences found on their persons. The car was severely damaged by the imp...
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Rush for admisions in Meghalaya as SSLC records over 80% pass percentage
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Rush for admisions in Meghalaya as SSLC records over 80% pass percentage

The state government has decided to upgrade all secondary schools to higher secondary schools to absorb the huge number of students who have passed their SSLC examinations. Referring to the SSLC results announced on Saturday, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma said, “The 87.1% pass rate means an additional 30,000 students will be rushing for admission into Class XI. Therefore, we will be giving NOC (no-objection certificate) to all the schools which want to run the higher secondary sections.” “The government secondary schools will also be upgraded to the higher secondary level. We will encourage higher secondary schools to increase their intake to absorb the students,” he added. The minister said schools from rural, urban as well as semi-urban areas have all performed well this time an...
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Scrapped railwayy project: Meghalaya to return Rs 209.37 cr to Centre
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Scrapped railwayy project: Meghalaya to return Rs 209.37 cr to Centre

The proposed Byrnihat-Shillong railway project has died a natural death with the Meghalaya government gearing up to return the funds meant for land acquisition under the project to the Ministry of Railways. An official said that the government will around Rs 209.37 crore to the Ministry and the necessary paper works have begun. The funds were placed with the Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi on March 30, 2017 for acquiring land for the railway project in the district. The development comes just days after the government constituted a committee headed by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to discuss the pros and cons of the railway projects in Khasi-Jaintia Hills. It may be mentioned that the pressure groups in the state have not allowed the government to construct railway line even for goods ...
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Meghalaya Govt initiates the process of returning railway land acquisition funds to the Centre
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Meghalaya Govt initiates the process of returning railway land acquisition funds to the Centre

The state government has started the process of returning monies to the Center that were initially allotted for land acquisition connected to the proposed railway project in Khasi Hills, including the Byrnihat-Shillong route, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced on Friday. The action was taken in response to a recent correspondence from the center asking for the reimbursement of funds that were originally approved for the purchase of land in the area for the construction of a railway. The Chief Minister confirmed the development and reaffirmed the state's intention to initiate talks over Meghalaya's future rail connectivity. To look at the several issues of building railway lines in Byrnihat, Shillong, and other areas of the state, an all-party committee is currently bei...
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