Meghalaya

The State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya, has invited applications for short-term science and technology projects that aim to address real problems faced by communities across the state. The initiative is designed to encourage practical ideas that can create direct social and economic benefits for people in both rural and urban areas.The call for proposals has been announced through the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi district under the theme “Science and Technology for Socio-Economic Benefit in Meghalaya.” Officials said the programme focuses on projects that can be completed within six months and that clearly show measurable results at the community level. The emphasis is on workable solutions rather than purely academic or theoretical res...

The Meghalaya Police have set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the coal mine explosion that claimed the lives of more than 30 workers in East Jaintia Hills district. The decision was taken following directions from the state’s Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang, who ordered a detailed and time-bound probe to uncover the exact cause of the incident and identify those responsible. According to official orders issued on February 13, the SIT has been formed to conduct a fair, impartial and speedy investigation into the accident that occurred at an illegal coal mine located at Mynsngat-Thangsko near Khliehriat. The nine-member investigation team will be led by Deputy Inspector General of Police (Eastern Range) Vivekanand S. Rathore. The team has been tas...

The Shillong Sports Association’s football season will begin on 2nd May with the U-20 Fourth Division, according to the SSA’s calendar, with the Shillong Premier League set to take place from July and Champions Cup from October. All local clubs have to apply or renew their affiliation with the SSA by the end of February. After that, the inter-club transfer will take place in March. Following the start of the U-20 Fourth Division comes the Third Division (2nd June), Second Division (25th June) and SPL (20th July). Like last year, the First Division will begin after the SPL, sometime in the last week of August. The SSA Super Cup (for the top six SPL teams) isn’t mentioned in the calendar this year but the Champions Cup (which brings together the top teams from all of the SSA’s men’s leag...

The Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Amlarem Sub-Division, in coordination with the Amlarem Sub-Divisional Sports Association (ASSA), will organise the Amlarem Golden Jubilee Marathon 2026 on March 7 to mark 50 years of the Amlarem Sub-Division. The marathon will be conducted in two categories. The Senior Boys (16 years and above) will compete in a 10-kilometre race starting from Pdengshakap, while the Senior Girls (16 years and above) will participate in a revised 7-kilometre race beginning at Amtasam. Both races will culminate at the Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Amlarem. Participants are required to report at their respective starting points at 5:00 AM sharp. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category, with Rs 10,000 for f...

The State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya, has opened applications for short-term projects aimed at delivering measurable socio-economic benefits across the state. The call for proposals, announced by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi district, invites projects under the theme “Science and Technology for Socio-Economic Benefit in Meghalaya”. The programme seeks practical solutions to local challenges through applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The call for proposals, announced by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi district, invites projects under the theme “Science and Technology for Socio-Economic Benefit in Meghalaya”. The programme seeks practical solutions to local challenges through...

Timjim Momin, a public figure from Meghalaya’s North Garo Hills district, has formally approached the Deputy Commissioner seeking an inquiry into the engagement of more than 400 outside-State labourers for rake loading work at Mendipathar railway station on December 28, 2025. Raising concerns over local employment and social implications, Momin has urged authorities to examine the matter and ensure accountability. Momin stated that despite the availability of local tribal labourers, workers from outside Meghalaya were allegedly brought in, depriving local youth and daily wage earners of job opportunities. He warned that such practices could threaten the livelihoods of residents, weaken morale among the local workforce, and create a sense of alienation within the indigenous community. ...

Trade unions and pensioners' associations in Meghalaya on Thursday participated in the nationwide general strike called by central trade unions, staging a demonstration in Shillong against what they described as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the Union Government. The protest was organised near the U Kiang Nangbah statue opposite Shillong Civil Hospital, drawing participation from members of various unions in support of the countrywide agitation observed on February 12. Organisations that took part in the demonstration included the Central Government Pensioners Association of Meghalaya, All India Postal Employees Pensioners Association of Meghalaya, Confederation of Central Government Employees, Federation of Postal Employees and the Meghalaya Joint Council of T...

The High Court of Meghalaya has expressed hope that the state government will release over ₹6 crore for permanent repairs of damaged roads in Nongrammar and Laitumkhrah, Shillong, before the onset of the monsoon.Hearing a petition on Tuesday, the court noted that temporary repairs had been carried out, making the roads motorable. A report submitted by the Additional Advocate General, along with photographs, showed immediate steps taken by authorities. The bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice W Diengdoh observed that departments such as PHE and SMB were also informed to fix damaged water lines during the repair work.An official letter from the Executive Engineer, PWD (Roads), sought ₹6.65 crore for permanent restoration. While the government indicated that sanction...

Meghalaya has been placed on high alert with the 13th general elections underway in neighboring Bangladesh on Thursday. Authorities have activated a multi-layered security grid along the international border to pre-empt infiltration, smuggling and any potential spillover during the politically sensitive exercise. With nearly 128 million voters casting ballots across 300 constituencies in Bangladesh, security agencies in the border state are maintaining heightened vigilance, wary of any cross-border movement or criminal activity that could be triggered amid the electoral churn in the neighboring country. In East Khasi Hills district, police have intensified round-the-clock patrolling, surprise naka checks and joint operations in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF). ...

The Centre has extended the service of DGP Idashisha Nongrang for six more months from.May 19 this year. A notification issued on February 11 said that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs 'for extension in service of Idashisha Nongrang, Director General of Police, Meghalaya, for a period of 6 months beyond 19.05.2026, in relaxation of Rule 16(1) of AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958, as a special case in public interest'.