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The Computer Centre of North-Eastern Hill University, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division, successfully organised the "Digital India Awareness University Workshops" featuring a Digital India Talk Show cum Interactive Session at the Multi-use Convention Hall, NEHU, Shillong, on May 7,2026. The programme aimed to create awareness about key digital initiatives of the Government of India that are increasingly relevant to academic administration, examination systems, and digital governance. The workshop witnessed the participation of faculty members, officers, staff, researchers, and students of the university. Representatives and officials from the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Goverment of Indi...

The cost of a major water supply project for Shillong has risen sharply, with the Meghalaya cabinet approving a revised estimate that pushes the bill from Rs 553 crore to Rs 770 crore — an increase of Rs 217 crore. The New Shillong Water Supply Scheme (Phase I) has been in the works for some time, but the revision was necessitated by a significant change in its design. The proposed dam site has been relocated further upstream, a decision that became necessary after a scientific landfill was developed at Nonghali, making the original location unsuitable. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the enhanced cost also accounts for the provision of dedicated electrical lines and expenses related to land acquisition, describing these as essential to ensuring "the project's long-term susta...

The Public Health Engineering (PHE) department on Thursday announced an emergency shutdown of the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme for 12 hours on May 1, 2026, due to urgent maintenance work. According to a shutdown notice issued by Chief Engineer HS Nongbri on Thursday, the supply will remain suspended from 9am to 9pm on May 1. “This is brought to the notice of all concerned that there will be an emergency shutdown of the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme for 12 hours on the 1st May, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM due to immediate corrective maintenance of 33KV/ 6.6 KV Line for the Pumping System,” the notice stated. “During this period, there will be no water supply to Shillong City and its adjoining areas and every attempt shall be made to the extent possible to supply w...

A court in Shillong on April 28 granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, a transport businessman from Indore. Sonam, who had been lodged in a Shillong jail for several months, was granted relief after the fourth hearing. The development was confirmed by the victim’s brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi. The case, which has drawn attention in Madhya Pradesh, pertains to the alleged murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, in which his wife has been named as the main accused. According to sources, Sonam’s bail applications had earlier been rejected three times by the court. In contrast, other accused in the case, Lokendra Singh Tomar, Balbir Ahirwar and Shilom James — had already been granted bail. However, the court has now allowed Sonam’s p...

Shillong authorities have issued a weather advisory warning of thunderstorms, lightning and intense rainfall across East Khasi Hills district from April 27 to May 1. The alert follows a forecast by the India Meteorological Department, indicating strong winds and a heightened risk of disruption over the five-day period. Storm conditions began on April 27 with very heavy rainfall and gusty winds of up to 50–60 kmph. Similar weather is expected to persist from April 28 to 30, with thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain accompanied by winds of 40–50 kmph. On May 1, the district is likely to continue experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with gusts reaching up to 50 kmph. Officials have urged residents to take precautionary measures, warning of possible flash floods, especiall...

Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Tuesday said the proposed public rally by the opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) on issues including the Lumpongdeng Island project was tied to campaigning for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha byelection. “The public rally by the VPP is because they have started campaigning for the Shillong Lok Sabha byelection. We are also going to start our campaigning maybe by next month,” Dhar told reporters. Referring to the state government’s decision to exclude Lumpongdeng Island from the Taj resort and spa project, he said, “The statement of deputy chief minister and cabinet minister Wailadmiki Shylla is very clear and exactly it has happened like that only.” Asked if the VPP was targeting the NPP, Dhar said, “No, every political party it ...

Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has called on citizens to come together in large numbers for a public meeting scheduled to be held at Madan, emphasizing unity, collective strength, and pressing socio-political concerns. In a message addressed to supporters and the general public, Basaiawmoit began by acknowledging the continued backing of the people and party workers. “Once again, through this message, I would like to congratulate the people of the country… and all the strong support of the Voice of the People Party,” he said. He urged residents from various communities and groups to actively participate in the upcoming gathering. “I would like to urge the residents… to attend this new meeting organized by the Voice of the People Party,” he sta...

Tension prevailed at the Institute of Hotel Management Shillong in Mawkasiang, New Shillong Township, after members of the Khasi Students' Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, on Monday placed the office of the principal under lock and key in protest against the alleged termination of local Khasi employees and a host of unresolved student issues. A leader of the KSU Shillong Mihngi Circle, Samuel Kharbani told reporters that the union was forced to resort to the drastic step after repeated attempts to engage with the institute's principal, Dr B Kharshiing, failed to yield any response. According to Kharbani, the union had formally written to the principal on April 8 seeking a meeting to discuss various grievances affecting both students and staff. However, he alleged that the pri...

Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma on Thursday underscored the need to rectify historical oversights by amending the Autonomous District Council Rules to address the contentious issue of non-tribals participating in Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections. The Congress MP met Governor C.H. Vijaya Shankar in Shillong and discussed primarily the situation in Garo Hills apart from procedures under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and concerns over alleged infiltration of Rohingyas into Meghalaya. On the core issue of non-tribal participation in the GHADC elections, Sangma observed that the council currently lacked specific rules on the matter. “Since the GHADC does not have any such rule in place, the procedures for enacting appropriate laws need to be discussed,” he said, ad...