Meghalaya

The Byrnihat Police Station in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Tuesday distributed awareness leaflets to truck drivers with the aim of sensitising them about traffic regulations and public road safety.The leaflets were distributed by the Byrnihat police to a large number of trucks after stopping them at 13th Mile along National Highway-6 in Ri Bhoi district.The awareness drive was led by Bah Sunny Lynrah, Officer-in-Charge of Byrnihat Police Station, in the presence of other police personnel and officers, who personally handed over the leaflets to the truck drivers.Apart from distributing the leaflets, the police also explained the importance of following traffic laws to ensure the safety of commuters using the highway.The awareness messages were issued in accordance with the Motor Vehicl...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma visited Baghmara to address concerns raised by the district administration and community stakeholders, with Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed among the officials present. A significant point of discussion was the Baghmara Civil Hospital, where it was reported that while specialist doctors had been assigned, none had yet joined, resulting in the absence of specialist services. The current medical staffing consists of just 11 medical officers, far below the requisite 22 doctors, including specialists. Additionally, there are shortages of nursing and biomedical personnel. Despite these staffing challenges, the hospital is undergoing upgrades, including a functional blood storage unit and an operational operation theatre where Caesarean sections and...

The large-scale illegal import of fish from Bangladesh through Meghalaya's border areas has triggered concern among local traders and youth, who say the practice is severely impacting the livelihoods of indigenous fisherfolk. Reports indicate that fish is being smuggled through border belts such as Shella, Lawbah, and Dawki before being transported to markets in Byrnihat, Guwahati, and other regions. This unchecked inflow has reportedly caused heavy financial losses for local fish farmers. In response, a group of local traders and youth intercepted several pick-up vehicles in Upper Shillong on Monday to verify the source of the fish. Drivers were reportedly unable to produce valid documents, permits, or challans. While some drivers claimed the fish was sourced from areas like Mawsynram...

The Meghalaya government has started a large tree plantation programme in New Shillong Township with the aim of making the city greener, cooler and less polluted as it develops into a major urban centre. Under this project, the state plans to plant around 6,000 trees along more than 25 kilometres of roads and about 2 kilometres of road medians. The government has set aside ₹2.5 crore for the project, which will be carried out over the next five years. Officials said the work began in 2025 and will continue in phases. One of the main stretches covered under the drive is the Ummir Junction to Mawkhanur road. Along this route, the target is to plant nearly 10,000 plants, of which 6,340 saplings have already been planted along a proposed road length of 16.56 kilometres. The remaining plant...

A special court in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, has sentenced Sanjay Das to life imprisonment in a kidnapping-for-ransom case that has been under investigation for over a decade. The sentencing, presided over by Special Judge B. Khriam, also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Das. The original case was reported in 2012 at Khliehriat Police Station, with charges filed under Section 364(A) of the Indian Penal Code, which addresses kidnapping for ransom. Following a comprehensive investigation led by Inspector L. Lyngkhoi, the charge sheet was submitted on July 28, 2014, culminating in a verdict delivered recently, officially announced on January 15, 2026, by the Superintendent of Police of East Jaintia Hills. In addition to Das's conviction, the court adjudicated two other ser...

In a decisive push to make New Shillong a climate-resilient city, the Meghalaya government has launched an ambitious avenue plantation project aimed at transforming the upcoming township into one of the region’s greenest urban centres. Under the project, rolled out in 2025, the state plans to plant 6,000 trees across more than 25 km of roads and 2 km of medians, investing ₹2.5 crore over the next five years. Officials say the initiative is designed to ensure that rapid urban development does not come at the cost of ecology. The plantation drive will stretch along key arterial routes in New Shillong Township, including the Ummir Junction–Mawkhanur corridor, where 10,000 plants have been targeted, with 6,340 already planted across a proposed road length of 16.56 km. Unlike routine bea...

A special court in East Jaintia Hills has handed down a life sentence to a man convicted of kidnapping for ransom, concluding a case that has been under investigation and trial for over a decade. Sanjay Das was found guilty by Special Judge B Khriam and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000. The conviction stems from a kidnapping caseh registered at Khliehriat Police Station in 2012 under Section 364(A) of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with kidnapping for ransom. Sanjay Das was found guilty by Special Judge B Khriam and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000. The conviction stems from a kidnapping case registered at Khliehriat Police Station in 2012 under Section 364(A) of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with kidnapping for ransom....

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated a Khasi traditional mural commemorating 20 years of Seng Samla Mawlai Pyllun at Mawlai Mawiong Rim in Shillong.Speaking during the occasion, Sangma said, “The youth of the society is the most critical section and the different traditional youth organisations like the Seng Samlas are important not only for the future but for the present time of our state.”The Chief Minister also urged the youth to take advantage of the programmes and schemes of the state government, which are meant specifically for the youth of the state for their development, uplift and engagement while providing the necessary skills, platform and opportunities.“The message that I would like to give today not only to the youth of Mawlai but the entire state is...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, on January 19, unveiled a traditional Khasi mural at Mawlai Mawiong Rim, marking two decades since the establishment of Seng Samla Mawlai Pyllun, a youth organisation working to preserve indigenous culture and engage young people in constructive activities. The mural showcases elements of Khasi heritage, traditions and cultural identity, serving as a permanent tribute to the community's rich history. Taking to Twitter, Sangma congratulated the organisation on completing 20 years of service, expressing hope that it would continue working collectively to channel youth energy towards meaningful contributions to the state's development. Separately, the Chief Minister paid his respects to Rev Dr Robert R Cunville at his residence in Upper Lachumiere...