Category Archives: Meghalaya

MUCF urges govt of Meghalaya to respect sentiments of Christians

Posted on October 24, 2023 - 9:38pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: The Meghalaya United Christian Forum (MUCF) has urged the state government of Meghalaya to respect the sentiments of lakhs of Christians by reconsidering its decision to conclude the upcoming Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival on a Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Rikman Momin appointed president of Meghalaya BJP

Posted on September 25, 2023 - 9:57pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Senior BJP leader from Garo Hills Rikman Momin was appointed as the new president of the Meghalaya unit of BJP. This was informed by BJP national general secretary & headquarters in-charge Arun Singh today. “BJP national president … Continue reading →

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Commissioners of Customs Preventive intercepts smuggle of foreign gold worth Rs 1 cr; 3 held

Posted on September 24, 2023 - 11:22pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Three persons were arrested in Shillong for their involvement in smuggling gold of foreign origin worth over Rs 1 crore. Acting on specific information that a sizable quantity of gold of foreign origin smuggled through the … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival expected to generate funds of up to Rs 2 Cr from tickets

Posted on September 23, 2023 - 1:25pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong, Sep 22: Meghalaya Minister-in-charge of Tourism, Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said the Cherry Blossom Festival is expected to generate funds of up to Rs 2 crore from the sale of tickets. “This year, we anticipate securing … Continue reading →

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Conrad Sangma inaugurates CM-Elevate Programme

Posted on September 22, 2023 - 2:29pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong, Sep 21: A momentous day in Meghalaya’s history unfolded as chief minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma, officially inaugurated the much-anticipated CM-Elevate programme at the Vivanta, Shillong. This transformative initiative sets the stage for empowerment, entrepreneurship, … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya govt compensates ₹141 crore to landowners affected by NEGG pipeline project

Posted on September 21, 2023 - 11:26pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: The Meghalaya government has paid Rs 141 crore to over 805 affected landowners for the laying of gas pipes throughout the state under the North East Gas Grid (NEGG) pipeline project. This was informed by the … Continue reading →

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Hynniewtrep National Achik Movement opposes renaming India to Bharat

Posted on September 15, 2023 - 11:40pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: The Hynniewtrep National Achik Movement (HANM) today informed that it will write to all three Member of Parliament (MP) of Meghalaya to oppose the move of the central government under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata … Continue reading →

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Autumn session of Meghalaya Assembly commences on Sept 15

Posted on September 14, 2023 - 9:20pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: The autumn session of the eleventh Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will begin on Friday. There will be five working days of which three days have been allotted for government business and two days for private members’ business. Chief Minister Conrad … Continue reading →

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Two drug peddlers arrested in Meghalaya

Posted on September 13, 2023 - 11:59pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Two drug peddlers were arrested along with heroin from Umpling in Meghalaya on Tuesday night, according to police. They have been identified as Wantei Manbha Lyngdoh (24) and Freddy Bantei Dhar (29), the police said. Also … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: Govt in talks with Centre to review SOPs for prospecting licenses and mining leases

Posted on September 12, 2023 - 10:13pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: The Meghalaya government has taken up with the Centre to reduce a hundred hectares of land as a minimum requirement for granting prospecting licenses and mining leases in the state. This was after different miner organizations … Continue reading →

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