Meghalaya

Meghalaya is gearing up to host one of the biggest investment events in the Northeast as the North East India Infrastructure Summit will be held at LARITI, Shillong, on June 15 and 16. The summit is expected to bring together ministers, top officials, business leaders, and investors from across the Northeast to explore major opportunities in sectors like tourism, connectivity, aviation, food processing, and infrastructure development. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, IAS officer Sanjay Goyal said Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has invited ministers from all Northeastern states to take part in the summit, which aims to position the region as a strong destination for investment and growth. “The Northeast is now ready to absorb investments,” Goyal said, adding that the event wil...

The Meghalaya Government has suspended all officially funded foreign visits by Ministers, MLAs and government officials for six months as part of anausterity drive. Eight proposed overseas study tours involving around 63-68 officials have been deferred to prioritise public expenditure and developmentcommitments. In a notification, the govt said, "In public interest and for complying with austerity measures, the Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to order that all official foreign visits of Ministers of the Government of Meghalaya, MLAs and officials (permanent or contractual) of the State Government shall be kept on hold for a period of 6 months with effect from the date of issue of this order." It further saud that the order will cover all foreign visits that are to be borne by th...

The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) has directed the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) to initiate disciplinary action against an Under-23 women's cricket team coach and manager after finding that their conduct amounted to sexual harassment under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The commission's June 5 order follows a complaint filed by six women cricketers, who accused coach Hemant Roy and assistant manager Sanjay Mondal of verbal harassment, inappropriate remarks and private communication through WhatsApp. According to the MSCW, the players had first raised the matter with MCA officials in December last year, but no action was taken. The cricketers later approached the commission in May, prompting a formal...

Meghalaya has witnessed a rise in tourist arrivals over the past 8 years, is  reflecting the rapid Meghalaya Tourism Minister Timothy D. Shira said improved road connectivity, expanding hospitality infrastructure, and the development of new tourist destinations have contributed significantly to the increase in visitors. The minister said several tourism projects are currently underway across the state, including the development of the Sohra tourism circuit, enhancement of tourist facilities at Laitlum and Mawsmai Cave, and the construction of cultural and convention centres. He also informed that the much-awaited ropeway project is nearing completion and is expected to become a major attraction for tourists visiting the state. Highlighting developments in the hospitality sector...

To commemorate the completion of 12 years of the Modi Government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Meghalaya organised a Prayer and Resolution Meeting at the State Party Office under the theme “Seva, Samarpan, Sushasan and Vikas” (Service, Dedication, Good Governance and Development). The programme was attended by senior BJP leader A. L. Hek, Chief Spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang, State BJP President Rikman G. Momin, along with several party office-bearers and workers. Addressing the gathering, the speakers highlighted the achievements of the Modi Government over the past 12 years, stating that significant progress has been made in the areas of public service, good governance, welfare of the poor, infrastructure development, and India’s growing stature on the global stage. A coll...

The High Court of Meghalaya on Tuesday disposed of an appeal by St. Edmund's School, Shillong, after the school and the parents of afive-year-old student reached an amicable settlement over the child's KG admission. The court set aside its earlier single-judge order of May 22, 2026, and noted that the child has been readmitted as a regular student from June 8, and directed that all related legal proceedings, social media posts and publications be withdrawn in the child's larger interest. The parents tendered an unconditional apology to the school authorities and undertook to remove all social media posts related to the matter. They also assured that they would request news agencies to take down publications connected to the incident. The appeal, filed by the school had challen...

The state government has decided to terminate the contract of SAI Computer Ltd, which was entrusted to manage power supply in Mawsynram, Ranikor and Mawphlang constituencies, according to the National People’s Party (NPP). Based on public complaints against the company’s service, NPP leaders from the region led by former Mawsynram MLA HM Shangpliang had been demanding for termination of the contract, the NPP said on Tuesday. The NPP leaders from the three constituencies have met Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma twice this month to demand for an immediate exit of the company. “Last night our group met the Chief Minister again and he agreed to terminate the contract of SAI. We believe in the next few days an order is likely to be issued for SAI to exit from our areas,” Shangpliang to...

National People’s Party leader and MDA-II candidate James K Sangma is set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Meghalaya after he emerged as the lone candidate to file nomination papers for the June 18 election. Scrutiny of nomination papers for the state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat was conducted Tuesday at the Assembly Secretariat. Returning Officer and Assembly Secretary Malthus S Sangma found James K Sangma’s papers “completely in order and accepted” them, officials said. Sangma, who served as the state’s former home minister, filed his nomination on June 8 to contest the seat. With no other candidate in the fray, the June 11 deadline for withdrawal of nominations will mark the final step before the election process is completed.

The National People’s Party (NPP) convened its high-level National Committee Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday at the Orchid Resort in New Shillong Township. Under the leadership of Party President and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the convention brought together senior leaders, office bearers, and lawmakers from across the country to outline the party's future political strategy, organizational expansion, and electoral preparedness. Central to the AGM was the adoption of several key resolutions under the party's strategic vision document, “Northeast 2047: Gateway to Prosperity.” The NPP firmly reiterated its dedication to safeguarding indigenous rights, promoting regional peace, and fostering inclusive development. Notably, the party called for a transpar...