Meghalaya

Meghalaya unveiled its pavilion at World Food India (WFI) 2025 on Friday, highlighting the state’s agricultural potential, organic produce, and expanding export capabilities. The inauguration was jointly done by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, signaling the state’s commitment to boosting organic farming and connecting local farmers to domestic and international markets. The Meghalaya Pavilion at WFI 2025 showcased the state’s innovative farming techniques, grassroots value chains, and growing export infrastructure, positioning it as a rising player in both national and global food markets. Union Minister Paswan lauded Meghalaya’s efforts in organic cultivation, particularly Lakadong turmeric, which has gained worldw...

The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police has announced a slew of traffic regulations in the state capital in view of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations from September 28 to October 2. According to the advisory, the Shillong Traffic Police (STP) will enforce restrictions on the movement of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) towards Shillong city from September 29 to October 2, between 7 am and 11 pm daily, depending on the traffic situation. Certain roads leading to major Puja pandals will also be declared no-entry zones for private vehicles as and when required, with diversions arranged through alternative routes. For parking, visitors have been requested to use designated parking spaces, while roadside parking has been strictly prohibited. Vehicles obstructing traffic fl...

A young woman in Shillong has admitted to fabricating a robbery complaint, police confirmed on Thursday. The false claim, which alleged that she was robbed at knifepoint by four men, had earlier created panic across the city. Investigators revealed that the story, which quickly spread on social media and sparked concern among residents, was entirely untrue. The woman confessed that she had actually given the money to a friend for an online purchase and, fearing repercussions, concocted the robbery narrative. The complaint had initially been registered at Rynjah Police Station. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem stated that a final report in the case will soon be filed and reminded the public that providing false information to law enforcement authorities is a puni...

The Meghalaya Cricket Association has named a 15-player squad, along with standbys, for the opening matches of the BCCI’s Col CK Nayudu Trophy, a key multi-day tournament for U-23 men. The season starts on October 16 with Meghalaya taking on Baroda at Baroda’s home ground. The team will then travel to Jammu to face Jammu & Kashmir on October 26 before returning to Shillong to host Goa on November 2. Kevin Christopher will continue as Meghalaya’s captain, supported by vice-captain Josiah Momin. Preparations for the tournament will kick off with a training camp in Tura from September 29 to October 12. Players and staff from Khasi-Jaintia Hills are required to assemble at Polo Ground, Shillong, on September 28 at 8 am for departure, while members from other parts of Garo Hills should ...

The Meghalaya government has ordered a probe into the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) report on alleged forest land encroachment by the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Thursday. Allegations of forest land encroachment at the USTM, raised through a petition by Assam BJP leader Jitul Deka, led the CEC to investigate the matter. "We have constituted a committee to thoroughly examine all details and inspect the sites as highlighted in the CEC report. The panel includes members from the Pollution Control Board, Mining and Geology Department, and the district administration," said Tynsong. The committee will be headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Nongpoh and has until October 15 to sub...

A tragic road accident in Nongpoh claimed the life of a motorcyclist on the night of September 24, when his bike collided with the fuel tank of a bus, causing the vehicle to catch fire. According to preliminary reports, the motorcycle was travelling from Guwahati to Shillong when it crashed into the bus. The force of the collision triggered a fire in the bus, creating a dangerous situation for passengers and bystanders. Authorities said that the quick response of the Nongpoh fire and emergency teams prevented the flames from spreading and ensured the safe evacuation of all passengers on board. The motorcyclist succumbed to injuries at the scene, and his body has been sent to Nongpoh Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination, scheduled for September 25. Officials are continuing in...

The Department of Chemistry NEHU, Shillong inaugurated a three-day International Conference on "Advances in Chemical Sciences - II (ACS-II)" on 24 September, 2025, as a part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Department scheduled from 24th 26 September, 2025. The conference was attended by one hundred fifty (150) participants and thirty (30) notable experts, both national and international institutions. The opening ceremony took place on September 24, 2025. The event was honored by esteemed attendees such as Prof. S. Umdor (Pro-Vice Chancellor, NEHU), Prof. H. Ila (Guest of Honour), and Prof. R. B. King (University of Georgia) as the special guest and keynote speaker. Prof. Umdor highlighted the importance and relevance of chemistry, the central science which is intricately associa...

A motorcyclist was charred to death after his two-wheeler collided with a bus in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, police said on Thursday. The accident occurred in Nongpoh area around 10.20 pm on Wednesday, when the motorcycle rammed into the night service bus with more than 50 passengers on board, triggering a fire, a senior officer said. "The motorcycle, coming from the wrong side, rammed into a night service bus on the Guwahati-Shillong route. The two-wheeler was gutted in the fire, which also engulfed the bus," he said. A fire and emergency services team from Nongpoh rushed to the site and doused the flames, the officer said. "The motorcyclist died on the spot, and his identity is yet to be ascertained. All passengers were unhurt but shocked," he said. The body of the deceased was ...

President Droupadi Murmu, on September 23, presented the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi, where filmmaker Dominic Megam Sangma’s Rimdogittanga was named Best Garo Film. Produced by Anna Films, Uncombed Buddha, and Joicy Studio, the feature explores rural life through folklore, fear, and prophecy, seen from the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. The award carries the Rajat Kamal and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh for both director and producer. The ceremony also honoured actor Mohanlal with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023. President Murmu praised him as an artist who has convincingly portrayed “the softest of emotions and the harshest of realities,” calling him a “Complete Actor.” Highlighting the growing space for women-centric cinema, the President commended filmmakers whose...

The Meghalaya government has ordered a fresh inspection of coal dump sites in Diengngan and Rajaju villages of South West Khasi Hills following a startling discrepancy in coal stock verification. Nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of coal, initially detected in an aerial survey, could not be accounted for during ground checks, prompting renewed scrutiny of the state’s coal management system. In an affidavit submitted to the Meghalaya High Court on Monday, the government said that a final report on the fresh inspection would be ready within a month. This direction follows a probe initiated by the district deputy commissioner, in compliance with a July 24 High Court order linked to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in 2022, aimed at monitoring coal mining and transportation in the state. ...