Meghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that the state remains on high alert along its international borders, even as the work on border fencing is nearing completion. He said all security agencies are closely monitoring the situation and, at present, there is no major cause for concern, but constant vigilance is necessary. Speaking on the issue, the Chief Minister said borders are always sensitive areas and assessing whether they are fully secure is not something a state government can decide on its own. He pointed out that border security involves the Government of India and several central agencies. However, he assured that from the state’s side, all possible steps are being taken to ensure safety and preparedness. Sangma said the Meghalaya government, the Border Securi...

Emphasising the need for constructive engagement, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said that dialogue, not confrontation, remains the only viable path forward on the contentious issue of railway connectivity in the state. Acknowledging the sharply divided opinions surrounding the matter, Sangma said meaningful progress can be achieved only through discussions and consensus-building. “We can move ahead only when there is dialogue and some form of mutual understanding,” the Chief Minister said. He pointed out that the state government had earlier attempted to initiate discussions by convening an all-party meeting, but most political parties chose not to participate. According to Sangma, some parties had formally communicated their unwillingness to join the delib...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday asserted that the state’s international border with Bangladesh is under continuous watch, with security agencies operating at a high level of preparedness. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said that while the responsibility of border management lies with the Centre and the BSF, the state government has taken every possible step to strengthen vigilance and coordination. “All agencies, including the Meghalaya Government and the BSF, are extremely alert,” he said. The Chief Minister disclosed that an internal security review meeting was convened on December 24, involving senior officials from the BSF, Intelligence Bureau, and other agencies. Due to the sensitive nature of internal security matters, no details were shared publicly, but...

Ka Dorbar Shnong Golflink bad ka Seng Samla Golflink Dong Mawpun, kila pynpaw ia ka jingbynniaw ia ka jingtrei torti jong ka tnad Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department bad ki Kontraktor kiba la shu ieh ia ka surok hadien ba kila dep ban tih ban siang ia ki pipe um.Ki nongialam shnong kila pynpaw ba kane ka jingleh ka tnad PHE bad ki Kontraktor kiba pyntrei ia ka kam, khlem da maramot ne shna ia ka surok mynta la bun bnai, kala pynthud ia ka leit ka wan jong ki paitbah bad ia ki nongshong shnong ka Mawpun, Golflink.Ka Seng Samla bad ki nongialam ka Dorbar Shnong hynne ka sngi, kila leit ban jurip ia ki surok ha ka shnong, hadien ba kila ioh ia ki jingujor na ki nongshong shnong kiba la pynpaw ia ka jingsyrtok ha ka iaid ka ieng lyngba ka surok ha shnong namar ba ki kontraktor kim shim...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Indian Army, Gen. Upendra Dwivedi conferred the COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation on the Zonal Recruiting Office (ZRO) Shillong, in recognition of the unit’s outstanding achievements in recruitment of youths of Northeast region to serve the nation. The honour was conferred during the Army Investiture Ceremony held in Jaipur on January 14-15. The award was received by Brig. Rajeev Kumar, Deputy Director General (DDG) Recruiting, Northeastern States; and Subedar Major Milkha Singh of ZRO Shillong, a statement issued by the PRO Defence here on Thursday stated. Notably, ZRO, Shillong through meticulous planning of outreach activities ensured motivation of youth in the remotest districts, achieving 64 percent increase in registration of youth for joining the a...

Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla confirmed the Tura Medical College will be government-run, scrapping the earlier PPP plan. "We've decided it'll be a government medical college, dropping the PPP mode," Shylla told reporters on Wednesday. The decision follows public demand for a government-run college. Recruiting faculty is a challenge, he said, due to a shortage of doctors willing to teach. "The challenge is with faculties… we're pushing for it, but it depends on the number of faculty we get," he added.

Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) member from Saphai Rikut N Parien and two others have filed a complaint against the collection of tax at the Pasyih Toll Plaza on NH 6 in West Jaintia Hills. The complaint submitted to the Deputy Commissioner on Wednesday alleges that vehicles from Laskein C&RD Block and 8th Mile (Phramer) are forced to pay tax despite traveling only about 4/5 km. The memorandum states the tax is unjustified as West Jaintia Hills vehicles (ML-04 registration) pay the same amount as those traveling to East Jaintia Hills or other Meghalaya states. “The said tax is unjustified as we are forced to pay the same amount as those vehicles traveling to East Jaintia Hills and neighbouring States of Meghalaya,” the complaint reads. A January 6, 2023 meeting...

A fire broke out at Shillong Engineering College on Thursday, damaging parts of the newly constructed campus at Mawlai Kynton Massar, Shillong. According to preliminary information, the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. The blaze reportedly started in a room used to store sports equipment, from where it spread to nearby areas. Upon receiving information about the incident, fire tenders rushed to the spot and managed to bring the fire under control before it could spread to other rooms and cause further damage. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details regarding the extent of the damage are awaited.

Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla expressed confidence that Meghalaya is on schedule to host the National Games, with infrastructure work progressing as planned. “I went for an inspection this morning and saw that the work is progressing and we are still on schedule. We should be able to complete it before the National Games,” Shylla told reporters on Wednesday. When asked about the participation of other states, Shylla said they are awaiting written confirmation. “Verbally, we have discussed this in the last meeting… they have accepted, but we are yet to receive it in writing,” he added. Regarding the funds, Shylla said it’s too early to give an exact figure. “This National Games is not only for sports, it’s for the whole state of Meghalaya, so it’s an inter-depar...

A prohibitory order has been issued by the Eastern West Khasi Hills district administration in Meghalaya to stop illegal immigration and fish transit from Bangladesh via highways, marketplaces, riverine channels, and border routes. In accordance with Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, A. Kharpor, the District Magistrate of Eastern West Khasi Hills, has prohibited the sale, distribution, transportation, and storage of fish that are unlawfully imported from Bangladesh without proper documentation. It has also become forbidden to assist or facilitate the unlawful trade, as well as to employ any kind of vehicle, vessel, or other means for such purposes.Additionally, the order issued a severe warning that offenders will be subject to punishment under Section 22...