Meghalaya

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a seven-year-old boy in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, bringing a breakthrough in a case that had remained unsolved for nearly six months, police said on Wednesday, April 1. The child, an orphan, was reported missing from his residence at Lum Marboh in Nongrah, under the jurisdiction of Rynjah police station, at around 4 pm on October 8 last year. His disappearance triggered a large-scale search involving both police personnel and local residents. The following morning, the boy’s body was discovered by the roadside at Matngen in Mawpat and was later identified by relatives. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and an investigation was launched. A post-mortem conducted a...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, while addressing the media after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, stated that Meghalaya is still experiencing a slight shortage in domestic LPG supply, but the situation remains manageable.However, Sangma pointed out that the shortage of commercial LPG is being faced across the entire country.The Chief Minister further mentioned that the government has increased the supply allocation to 70 percent from the earlier levels across the state, although the actual impact of this increase is yet to be fully realized.He expressed hope that the supply situation will improve in the coming days.The Chief Minister also noted that the Government of India is taking steps to address and minimise the impact of the supply situation.Regarding the bottling plant in the...

Meghalaya BJP MLA, AL Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and urging a consultative review of the proposed legislation.In his letter, Hek said he was placing on record "serious apprehensions regarding the implications of the proposed amendments", particularly on the functioning of the non-profit sector."It is imperative to underscore that the non-profit sector in India, especially religious institutions, has been doing commendable work, particularly in the North Eastern region and more specifically in Meghalaya," he said.He noted that such organisations have played a "pivotal role in nation-building" through sustained interventions in education, healthcare, rural development, humanitarian ass...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday handed over the Meghalaya IT Awards 2026 for meritorious students of the academic year 2025 at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong.Organised by the Information Technology and Communications Department, Government of Meghalaya, the programme was also attended by Lahkmen Rymbui, Minister in-charge of Education.As part of the programme, laptops were distributed to the awardees by the Chief Minister and other dignitaries.Addressing the gathering, Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister congratulated the students, stating, “First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each and every one of you. What you have achieved today is something that every student aspires to, but only a few are able to accomplish.”He acknowledged ...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said the state has signed an MoU with Starlink India to expand satellite-based connectivity, particularly in remote areas."Over the past eight years, we have strengthened infrastructure, embraced technology, and improved governance, reducing processes that once took 30 days to just 3 days. Yet, connecting our remotest schools, health centres, and communities remains a challenge," he said, adding that the partnership with Starlink to introduce advanced satellite connectivity technology marks an important step toward bridging this gap."This initiative will help save lives through better healthcare access, improve learning opportunities for students, and enhance livelihoods for farmers and rural communities," the CM said."We are also commit...

Meghalaya concluded the first edition of the Indian Sailing League (ISL) at Umiam with a five-day competition that brought together 182 participants, including 58 international sailors. The event, held at the Orchid Sports Complex, featured 14 franchises competing across multiple formats. Bhopal Tritons won the inaugural title, followed by AJ’s Vizag Viking in second place. Shillong Umiam Navigators secured third, while Deccan Skippers, VIR Cholas and Pune Peshwas finished fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively. Organisers announced a total prize pool of Rs 1.5 crore, distributed among teams and individual category winners. Officials described the event as a step towards strengthening competitive sailing in India. Chaitanya Awasthi said the competition showcased “exceptional talent, spi...

Hundreds of residents from Huroi and Lahalein villages in East Jaintia Hills district came out in large numbers on Tuesday and marched towards Jowai to protest against the issuance of a Sanad (traditional land/authority certificate) by the JHADC to Jonny Suchen of Umpyrshin. Village leaders, along with the residents, reached Jowai, where a brief meeting was held before proceeding towards the JHADC office. However, upon reaching the JHADC gate, the district authorities and police allowed only 10 representatives from the two villages to enter the office. The delegation was unable to meet the JHADC CEM, the Deputy CEM, or even their MDC, as they were not present in the office. They were, however, able to meet the secretary of the JHADC and were informed that a Tribunal would be constitute...

The political landscape in Meghalaya is shifting as the Voice of the People Party, or VPP, moves to fill the vacuum left by the sudden passing of one of its most prominent leaders. Just yesterday, the party officially announced its candidate for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election. On March 31, the VPP State Executive Committee confirmed that Batskhem Myrboh will represent the party in the race for the Shillong parliamentary seat. The decision comes at a time of mourning for the party and the state, following the untimely death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, on February 19. Dr. Syngkon, who was only 54 years old, passed away after collapsing during a friendly football match with friends in Mawlai Mawiong. Witnesses say the MP was active on the...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on March 31, launched ‘Mission 1000 Days’, a mission-mode programme focused on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, describing it as the most critical phase for growth and development. Announcing the initiative, Sangma said the programme aims to strengthen maternal and child health through improved nutrition, essential services, and enhanced community participation. Reflecting on past efforts, the Chief Minister stated that reducing maternal mortality had been a key priority since he assumed office in 2018. “Through focused interventions, we have been able to bring down maternal mortality by nearly 50%,” he said. With the launch of Mission 1000 Days, the state government is taking another major step to build on these gains. Sangma informed...

The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on March 31 announced Batskhem Myrboh as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Shillong Lok Sabha constituency. The decision was taken by the party’s State Executive Committee, according to party leaders. The bypoll has been necessitated following the death of sitting MP Ricky AJ Syngkon on February 19, though the Election Commission is yet to formally announce the poll schedule. The VPP has urged its members and supporters to work collectively to ensure a decisive victory for Myrboh in the by-election. This comes after Meghalaya Member of Parliament Dr. Ricky Andrew J Syngkon passed away on February 19 after collapsing while playing football with friends in Mawlai Mawiong. According to sources, Syngkon (54) was participating in a frie...