Meghalaya

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess Meghalaya’s preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027.The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse, IOA President P.T Usha, Meghalaya Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, sports officials from the eight North Eastern states, and senior officials from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.During the meeting, Dr. Mandaviya emphasised that, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 39th National Games should serve not only as a premier sporting event but also as a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage, diversity, and unique identity o...

In a landmark moment for Meghalaya's sporting ambitions, the state on Saturday unveiled a major addition to its sports infrastructure with the inauguration of the Rs 132.9-crore Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Polo. The event marked yet another significant milestone in Meghalaya's steady rise as an emerging sports hub and reinforced its preparations for hosting the prestigious 39th National Games in 2027. The occasion also witnessed the signing of the revised Host State Contract for the National Games between the Indian Olympic Association, represented by its president PT Usha, the Meghalaya government represented by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, and the Meghalaya State O...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma met with his Assam counterpart, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in Guwahati today to address the escalating tensions in Lapangap, a recurring flashpoint along the disputed inter-state border. The meeting was convened following recent unrest earlier this month, during which villagers from Meghalaya alleged that Assam authorities had obstructed them from cultivating land in the Lapangap area, located in the West Jaintia Hills district. Following the discussions, Chief Minister Sangma termed the meeting positive, stating that immediate measures have been formulated to defuse the current situation. He added that officials from both states will initiate steps in the coming days to resolve the immediate local issues. Echoing these sentiments, Assam Chief M...

Meghalaya achieved a major milestone in its sporting journey as the Host State Agreement for the 39th National Games 2027 was officially signed on Saturday at the J.N. Sports Complex, Shillong, alongside the inauguration of the new Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Hall. The programme was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Shri Wailadmiki Shylla, and Indian Olympic Association President Dr. P. T. Usha. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stated that the Centre remained committed to strengthening sports infrastructure and nurturing talent in the Northeast. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the ...

The Meghalaya Two-Wheelers Commercial Permit Holders (MTCPH) on Friday petitioned the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), demanding strict action against individuals operating bike-taxi services without valid commercial permits. In a complaint submitted to RTA Chairman RM Kurbah, the association alleged that these unauthorized operations violate the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2020. The permit holders stressed that such activities result in revenue loss for the state and pose significant safety risks to passengers, as these operators lack mandatory police verification and commercial insurance coverage. The MTCPH stated that the continued presence of unlicensed bike-taxis directly threatens the livelihoods of legitimate operators who have complied...

Immediate steps will be taken by Meghalaya and Assam governments to de-escalate the situation at Lapangap along the inter-state border, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said following a meeting with his after Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday. Terming the meeting “very positive and very constructive”, the Chief Minister said the discussion focused on the flare-up at Lapangap where tension prevailed on both sides of the border for the past several weeks. Along with Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, we met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his office chamber in Guwahati,” Sangma said. “The main purpose of our visit was to discuss the ongoing situation in Lapangap that is happening right now along the Assam-Meghalaya border.” He added that effo...

The state government is planning to set up a new police station and a fire station near the Umshyrpi four-lane bridge, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong informed on Friday after a joint inspection of the proposed sites. He also disclosed plans for setting up a Tourist Information Centre and a community office for Upper Shillong headmen. “The inspection today was only to identify the location,” Tynsong said after inspecting a vacant space near the Umshyrpi bridge. Informing that senior police officers, who accompanied him, backed the site, he said, “They said this place is very feasible and convenient for setting up these two stations.” Informing about the second plot, Tynsong said, “We thought of having a Tourist Information Centre there. Also, time and again the Synjuk Ki ...

The Assam Regimental Centre held attestation & Passing out Parade of 726 Agniveers. The Parade was reviewed by Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) in the presence of General Officer Commanding, 101 Area, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, Sena Medal. The scintillating ceremony marked the completion of training of Agniveers who will thereafter be serving as part of Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts at various locations of the Country. Foreign Dignitaries, Senior Offrs of countries of Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles and Sri Lanka were also present for the scintillating mil parade. The Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) recounted the contribut...

Meghalaya will elect its Rajya Sabha representative on June 18, with polling and counting scheduled to be completed on the same day, according to the Election Commission of India’s biennial election programme. Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari announced that the election notification will be issued on June 1, while nominations can be filed until June 8. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on June 9, and candidates will have until June 11 to withdraw their candidature. Polling is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm on June 18, followed by counting at 5 pm. The entire election process is expected to conclude by June 20. Ahead of the election, Tiwari chaired a meeting with representatives of political parties in Shillong to brief them on the poll schedule, nomination requirement...