Meghalaya

The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has instructed the Director General of Police (DGP) to furnish a comprehensive report within 15 days concerning the purported killing of two laborers amidst a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Ichamati on March 27. The directive from the commission ensued following an online grievance lodged by Shreshta, a resident of Madurai, alleging that the deceased, identified as Insan Sing and Sujit Dutta, hailed from non-indigenous backgrounds and were fatally assaulted by perpetrators exploiting the situation during the peaceful anti-CAA demonstration. As per the complainant's assertions, the protest escalated into violence, culminating in the tragic incident. The MHRC has acknowledged the gravity of the accusations and has so...

In response to the alarming water shortage plaguing Tura Municipality, the District Magistrate of West Garo Hills, Tura, has taken decisive action under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The order aims to address the pressing need for water conservation and efficient utilization of dwindling water resources within the area. Effective immediately, the order mandates strict regulations on car wash activities within the Tura Municipality. Car wash servicing is now permitted only on Mondays and Thursdays, with a stern prohibition on the use of bore wells by car wash servicing centers. This measure is crucial to alleviate the strain on water sources and ensure equitable distribution during the crisis. In addition to these regulations, the public is urged to adopt proactive water c...

Shillong finds itself in the grip of chaos as a spate of petrol bomb attacks continues to wreak havoc, with Thursday morning witnessing the latest surge of violence targeting the fortified Shillong Sadar and Rynjah police stations. These incidents mark the fifth consecutive day of such attacks, highlighting a disturbing pattern of violence engulfing the region. Previous targets have included government properties, vehicles, and even an office of the Meghalaya Government Construction Corporation (MGCC). Alert night watchmen at the MGCC office averted potential disaster by extinguishing flames sparked by a narrowly missed petrol bomb. However, the identities of the perpetrators remain shrouded in mystery, adding complexity to an already volatile situation. Speculation abounds regardin...

The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has called upon Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong, to take immediate action to dismantle Border Security Force (BSF) check posts located in areas such as Sonapyrdi, Umbluh, and Dona, citing allegations of civilian harassment and border security lapses. Accusing the BSF of failing to effectively secure the border and harassing civilians, the JNC highlighted recent incidents, including the tragic death of Sylvanus Dhar near Umkiang village in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district and instances of Bangladeshi nationals pelting stones at Indian citizens. In a memorandum submitted to Deputy CM Tynsong, the JNC leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the BSF's performance in preventing illegal immigration and drug smuggling. They also voi...

Shillong, April 26: Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MPDCL) on Friday issued a notification stating that there will be no power supply at 132/33 KV Mawlai Grid Sub Station and 33/11 KV Sub Stations due to preventive maintenance work. On April 27 from 10 am to 4 pm in various areas. The affected areas include the whole of Mawprem, Lower Mawbah, Upper Mawbah, TB Hospital, Lummawbah, Lewduh, Mission and surrounding areas, Wahthabru, Sunny Hill, Lumdiengiri, Quallapaty, part of Jaiaw Langsnging, Garikhana, MES, Upper Lachumiere, Lama Villa, part of Lower Lachumiere, part of Laban, the whole of Oxford, Keating Road, part of Police Bazar, part of Umsohsun, the whole of Malki, Motinagar, Lumpyngngad, Dhankheti, Cleave Colony, Risa Colony, Lumsohphoh, parts of Laitumkhah, part...

Recently East Khasi Hills SP Rituraj Ravi today confirmed that the HNLC is using latest technologies including social media to lure youths to commit illegal activities in the state. Actually the SP however added that the Meghalaya police too have lastest technologies to deal with the Modus operandi of the HNLC. In fact asking youths not to fall prey to the tactics of HNLC, the SP said that those who are giving finance to HNLC are indulging in teror funding and Police would take action against such individuals. Actually the statement came from East Khasi Hills SP as the police is also investigating about the financial funding into the recent IED blast at Harijan Colony. This is actually very bad news as this type of activity is going on and affecting the youth very much. In fact people ...

Recently The Meghalaya Energy Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL) on Thursday announced restrictions on the movement of vehicles for a period of eight days, starting from March 31, at the Umiam Bridge in view of the ongoing retrofitting work which is very essential. Actually the MePGCL had stated that there will be complete traffic blockage of the Umiam Bridge for a minimum of six hours from 8 am to 2 pm on March 31. They actually stated that after the work is completed, only ambulances will be allowed to ply. In fact one half of the road will be opened downstream of the bridge for vehicles upto four tons of weight during the 8 days from March 31 upto 7 am of April 8. Thereafter, vehicles upto 15 tons will also be allowed downstream of the bridge. The deputy commissioners of ...

At a time when authorities are taking measures to open a park at Golf Link Road area, recently random playing of golf without proper management is raising safety concern among the general public. A golf ball reportedly hit a car belonging to a female government employee working at NEHU campus, completely cracking the front window shield and leaving the female driver injured and bleeding. This reportedly transpired at 10 am on March 12. Some players were reportedly playing at the site of the golf field where practicing the sport is not allowed. Actually when the matter was not brought to the notice of the golf club management, the players nor the management took any responsibility forcing the victim to seek legal aid from Pasteur Beat House. This is actually very sad incident as proper ...

On Tuesday afternoon a mild-intensity earthquake hit western Meghalaya, an official said. The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 was detected at a depth of 5 km in West Garo Hills district at 2:27 pm, the official at the Regional Seismological Centre here said. Actually the tremors were felt across the state but there were no reports of loss of lives or damaged property. This is not very serious issue as this type of incident always happens and people need to know how to survive from it. Today it becomes very important for all people to know how to survive from any disaster as people can need it any time. If you see the state of Meghalaya being situated in seismic zone V is highly vulnerable to earthquakes. People can face this type of situation anytime and by proper knowledge they can...