Meghalaya

The Madanrting Dorbar Shnong, supported by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU), temporarily shut down a Hindi-medium school in the locality on Wednesday for failing to introduce Khasi as a subject.The action was taken against Madan Hindi Pathshala Secondary School, as the management failed to honour repeated assurances to introduce Khasi. The Dorbar Shnong said the matter has been under discussion since 2024, with several meetings and reminders issued, including one last year, but without any concrete outcome. The issue has gained significance in light of a recent state government notification making proficiency in local languages mandatory for recruitment under the District Selection Committee. Speaking to The Shillong Times, Madanrting Rangbah Shnong Ricky Lyngdoh said the decision to...

In a major breakthrough, Meghalaya Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for the murder of a seven-year-old boy, nearly six months after the crime shocked residents of Mawpat in East Khasi Hills district.The accused, identified as Kenedy Khongsit, is a neighbour of the victim, Kyrshanbor Kharmudai. The child’s body was found in a jungle area in Mawpat on October 9, 2025, a day after he went missing. Addressing the media, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said the case was solved after months of detailed investigation. He said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) carefully examined all available evidence, including forensic reports, to identify the accused. Khongsit was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and has reportedly confessed to the crime during initial questionin...

The Meghalaya cabinet has approved a set of new service rules covering allied health professionals, science and technology, and economics and statistics. “The cabinet has approved Meghalaya State Allied Health Council Rules 2026, the Meghalaya Science and Technology Cell Rules, the Meghalaya Integrated Economics & Statistics Service Rules, 2026 and the Meghalaya Subordinate Integrated Economics & Statistics Service Rules 2026,” Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told reporters after chairing the meeting.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a seven-year-old boy in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, bringing a breakthrough in a case that had remained unsolved for nearly six months, police said on Wednesday, April 1. The child, an orphan, was reported missing from his residence at Lum Marboh in Nongrah, under the jurisdiction of Rynjah police station, at around 4 pm on October 8 last year. His disappearance triggered a large-scale search involving both police personnel and local residents. The following morning, the boy’s body was discovered by the roadside at Matngen in Mawpat and was later identified by relatives. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and an investigation was launched. A post-mortem conducted a...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, while addressing the media after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, stated that Meghalaya is still experiencing a slight shortage in domestic LPG supply, but the situation remains manageable.However, Sangma pointed out that the shortage of commercial LPG is being faced across the entire country.The Chief Minister further mentioned that the government has increased the supply allocation to 70 percent from the earlier levels across the state, although the actual impact of this increase is yet to be fully realized.He expressed hope that the supply situation will improve in the coming days.The Chief Minister also noted that the Government of India is taking steps to address and minimise the impact of the supply situation.Regarding the bottling plant in the...

Meghalaya BJP MLA, AL Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and urging a consultative review of the proposed legislation.In his letter, Hek said he was placing on record "serious apprehensions regarding the implications of the proposed amendments", particularly on the functioning of the non-profit sector."It is imperative to underscore that the non-profit sector in India, especially religious institutions, has been doing commendable work, particularly in the North Eastern region and more specifically in Meghalaya," he said.He noted that such organisations have played a "pivotal role in nation-building" through sustained interventions in education, healthcare, rural development, humanitarian ass...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday handed over the Meghalaya IT Awards 2026 for meritorious students of the academic year 2025 at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong.Organised by the Information Technology and Communications Department, Government of Meghalaya, the programme was also attended by Lahkmen Rymbui, Minister in-charge of Education.As part of the programme, laptops were distributed to the awardees by the Chief Minister and other dignitaries.Addressing the gathering, Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister congratulated the students, stating, “First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each and every one of you. What you have achieved today is something that every student aspires to, but only a few are able to accomplish.”He acknowledged ...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said the state has signed an MoU with Starlink India to expand satellite-based connectivity, particularly in remote areas."Over the past eight years, we have strengthened infrastructure, embraced technology, and improved governance, reducing processes that once took 30 days to just 3 days. Yet, connecting our remotest schools, health centres, and communities remains a challenge," he said, adding that the partnership with Starlink to introduce advanced satellite connectivity technology marks an important step toward bridging this gap."This initiative will help save lives through better healthcare access, improve learning opportunities for students, and enhance livelihoods for farmers and rural communities," the CM said."We are also commit...

Meghalaya concluded the first edition of the Indian Sailing League (ISL) at Umiam with a five-day competition that brought together 182 participants, including 58 international sailors. The event, held at the Orchid Sports Complex, featured 14 franchises competing across multiple formats. Bhopal Tritons won the inaugural title, followed by AJ’s Vizag Viking in second place. Shillong Umiam Navigators secured third, while Deccan Skippers, VIR Cholas and Pune Peshwas finished fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively. Organisers announced a total prize pool of Rs 1.5 crore, distributed among teams and individual category winners. Officials described the event as a step towards strengthening competitive sailing in India. Chaitanya Awasthi said the competition showcased “exceptional talent, spi...

Hundreds of residents from Huroi and Lahalein villages in East Jaintia Hills district came out in large numbers on Tuesday and marched towards Jowai to protest against the issuance of a Sanad (traditional land/authority certificate) by the JHADC to Jonny Suchen of Umpyrshin. Village leaders, along with the residents, reached Jowai, where a brief meeting was held before proceeding towards the JHADC office. However, upon reaching the JHADC gate, the district authorities and police allowed only 10 representatives from the two villages to enter the office. The delegation was unable to meet the JHADC CEM, the Deputy CEM, or even their MDC, as they were not present in the office. They were, however, able to meet the secretary of the JHADC and were informed that a Tribunal would be constitute...