Category Archives: Meghalaya

Khasi Students’ Union demands Article 371 in Meghalaya

Posted on October 22, 2022 - 9:23pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) today demanded the Centre to honour the Instrument of Accession (IOA) signed with the 25 “Khasi states” on August 17, 1948, and to introduce Article 371 in the state of Meghalaya. “We will also … Continue reading →

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NEHU and KSU seek CM Conrad’s intervention in marks weightage misinterpretation

Posted on October 19, 2022 - 9:31pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The NEHU Students’ Union and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) today sought the intervention of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma into the alleged attempt to “misinterpret” the NEHU Ordinance by contending that a weightage of 10 marks will … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya High Court implements order to arrest illegal coal mining

Posted on October 18, 2022 - 9:35pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court today directed the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police not to bow to any “political interference” while implementing the order to completely arrest the illegal mining of coal in the state. “The Chief … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya govt announces to scrap Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act

Posted on October 13, 2022 - 10:01pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The National People’s Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government has announced its decision to completely scrap the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act (MRGA), 2021 following stiff opposition against the move to set up casinos in the state. Informing … Continue reading →

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Foundation laid for PA Sangma International College

Posted on October 3, 2022 - 9:17pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today laid the foundation stone for P A Sangma International College and Hospital at the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya. The occasion was also attended by Education Minister Lakhmen Rymbui, Chancellor, USTM, … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya Mine Owners and Exporters Association threatens contempt case against state govt

Posted on September 29, 2022 - 10:31am by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Meghalaya Mine Owners and Exporters Association (MMOEA) has threatened to file a contempt case against the state government for its alleged failure to comply with a high court order to explore a viable alternative road to Borsora to … Continue reading →

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Three highway robbers arrested in Meghalaya

Posted on September 27, 2022 - 9:33pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Three highway robbers were arrested after they robbed a truck driver in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. The incident took place on Monday night when the three robbers had waylaid a passing truck and robbed the driver of … Continue reading →

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HANM urges HNLC to include ILP, language recognition in peace talks

Posted on September 25, 2022 - 9:15pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) has requested the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to include the demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP),  inclusion of Khasi language and boundary issue in its agenda for the peace talks with … Continue reading →

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Drugs worth RS 18.33 Cr, 134 traffickers arrested in Meghalaya in four months

Posted on September 24, 2022 - 12:48pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Drugs worth over Rs 18.33 crore have been seized and 134 traffickers were arrested during the past four months in Meghalaya. During the last four months, the police have also recovered 141 stolen bikes and arrested 61 bike lifters … Continue reading →

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Hynniewtrep Youth Council demands CBI probe into Ex-HNLC leader Che’s death

Posted on September 23, 2022 - 1:07pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) Thursday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the killing of former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) leader (L) Cheristerfield Thangkhiew alias Che to ensure prosecution of all involved in the commission … Continue reading →

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