Meghalaya

The Meghalaya Public Service Commission declared the results of the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) on Jan 17, with 35 candidates clearing the prestigious examination this year. Chingba Jimbe Ch Marak from the Garo Hills topped the examination this year, followed by Rene Darby Sunn and Kyntu Shullai bagging the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively. Chingba hails from remote Dura Banda village under Chokpot block in South Garo Hills. The youngest of five siblings, she credits her parents—both schoolteachers—for instilling in her the values of education and discipline. Her father, Semrongsing A. Sangma, and mother, Joshilline Ch. Marak stood as a pillars of support throughout her arduous journey. Her path was marked by challenges that would have discouraged many. In 2022, she cleared the UPSC C...

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Shillong has developed an AI-powered fashion forecasting system under the VisioNxt Project, transforming India's craft sector by reducing reliance on international trend agencies and empowering local artisans. During a press conference, NIFT Shillong Director Shankar Kumar Jha highlighted that the system has analyzed over 350,000 images to deliver precise fashion predictions tailored to Indian markets. The initiative has produced 60 micro-trend reports and 10 close-to-season forecasts, offering artisans insights to align their creations with market demands while preserving cultural authenticity. A major milestone is the launch of Paridhi 24x25, India’s first bilingual fashion trend book, which has garnered over 2,000 downloads since i...

The Meghalaya government is pinning its hopes on securing 2-3 acres of land from the Defence authorities to facilitate the resettlement of residents from Harijan Colony at Them Iew Mawlong. However, if the land transfer does not materialise, the state government will proceed with the pre-determined blueprint for relocation of the residents. The resolution of the Harijan Colony resettlement issue hinges on the decision of the Ministry of Defence regarding the land at Lum Survey, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters on Friday while adding that the Sikh community residing in the colony is open to the idea of resettling on the Defence land adjacent to their existing locality. He said the state government has approached the Ministry of Defence with a request to transfer the...

On January 23, 2025, the State Convention Centre in Meghalaya will host the much-anticipated second edition of the Regional Workshop on Recent Advances in Environment & Forest Laws with Special Reference to Oil & Gas Sector. This pivotal event, organized by the Regional Office, MoEF&CC Shillong in collaboration with the Society for Petroleum Professionals, promises to provide a dynamic platform for policymakers, industry experts, environmental advocates, and stakeholders across the oil, petroleum, and gas sectors. Adding to the prominence of the event, the Chief Guest will be Dr. Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary, MoEF&CC, and the Guest of Honour is Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Director General, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. Their presence underscores the importance...

The Shillong Traffic Police has put in place traffic regulations for the Dorbar Iktiar Paidbah, which be be hosted by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) at Polo Ground on January 18. The event, set to begin at 10:30 am, will honour various community organisations, including Dorbar Shnongs, Dorbar Dongs, Dorbar Kurs, Seng Kynthei/Longkmie, and Seng Samla.To facilitate smooth traffic movement during the event, restrictions will be implemented from 9:00 am onward. No entry will be allowed from Lumjingshai Junction toward CRPF Junction and from Lumjingshai Junction toward Forest Colony. Vehicles will be diverted toward Lawmali Junction, Polo, and beyond. Parking arrangements have been made for the public at several locations, including the SRGT Parking Lot on a first-come,...

At Mawkhanu, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has revealed plans to build a cutting-edge swimming pool. Sangma stated, "I am looking forward to the fact that this will be one of the largest such pools in the North East." He disclosed that the detailed project report (DPR) for the tennis court and Olympic-sized pool has already been completed. The Chief Minister also revealed plans for the construction of the nation's largest football stadium, which will have 40,000 seats in Mawkhanu. For the biggest football stadium, which will be located in Mawkhanu, we are also getting DPR ready. This football-focused stadium will have a seating capacity of 40,000 and will be the biggest in the nation. "We are really looking forward to this," he continued. A Rs 175-crore project to improve the state's...

The state government is acting proactively to improve its healthcare system and increase its capacity to treat cancer in response to the alarming increase in cancer cases in Meghalaya. On Thursday, the State Cancer Society held a crucial meeting with the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, to discuss potential collaborations aimed at improving cancer care in the state. One of the key topics of discussion was the procurement of a medical linear accelerator (LINAC) from the Tata Memorial Hospital. A LINAC is an advanced piece of equipment that delivers high-energy X-rays or electrons, precisely targeting tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. After the meeting, Principal Secretary of Health Department Sampath Kumar told reporters that there is now a growing awareness among people i...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Myriaw, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, today. The event was attended by Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. W. R. Kharlukhi. The RHC, funded through the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF), received an initial allocation of ₹38.8 lakh, with an additional ₹38 lakh set to bolster its operations. Managed by Dr. H. G. Roberts Hospital, Shillong, the facility will cater to 21 villages, becoming the fourth RHC in Meghalaya operated by the hospital. Highlighting healthcare challenges in rural areas, Chief Minister Sangma said, “Over the past seven years, we have prioritized healthcare with the highest budget allocation of 9%, reflecting our commitment to better services fo...

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has rationalsed the prescribed English and Social Sciences textbooks for classes 9 and 10. In a letter notifed to all schools under MBOSE, Executive Chairman of MBOSE CP Marak informed that the rationalised textbooks will be effective from the 2025 academic session until further orders. Detail rationalised topics will be available in the board's website www.mbose.in