Category Archives: Meghalaya

Lumdiengjri Police Station of East Khasi declared Best police station in Meghalaya

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has declared Lumdiengjri Police Station of East Khasi Hills district as the best police station in Meghalaya in its annual ranking of Police Stations for the year 2020. The ‘Certificate of Excellence’ … Continue reading →

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On Meghalaya ILP, Conrad says ball lying in Govt of India’s court

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Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma has urged the civil society organisations to pursue with the Centre for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state. “I would urge that the organizations should also take the step, they … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya police cracks down on vehicles with loud exhausts

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The Meghalaya police has asked all vehicle owners, who have retrofitted their exhaust pipes to get them removed and replace them with the original exhaust pipes. In a statement issued on Monday, East Khasi Hills SP, S Nongtnger said there … Continue reading →

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One succumbs to COVID-19 related illness in Meghalaya

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A 74-year-old woman died of a COVID-19 related illness in Meghalaya, taking the death toll related to the disease in the state to 153 on Sunday. Meanwhile, 73 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the active cases in … Continue reading →

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Conrad Sangma blames ‘anti-incumbency’ affected NPP’s performance in Garo Hills poll

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Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president, Conrad K Sangma blamed the ‘anti-incumbency factor’ as the core reason for the party’s lackluster performance in the just concluded Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls, results of which were … Continue reading →

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Garo Hills Autonomous District Council poll results: NNP wins 11, Congress 12 emerges as the Single-Largest Party

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In the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) poll results declared on Thursday, Congress has won 12 seats with NPP following close behind with 11. The BJP fared better than most expected and won 2 seats including the prestigious Tura seat that was … Continue reading →

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Fresh COVID restrictions imposed in Meghalaya

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Fresh restrictions have been imposed in Meghalaya in places of worship, functions and gatherings, outdoor sports and cinema halls reducing the number of people from 75 per cent to 50 percent of the total capacity available in such places or … Continue reading →

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Three Shillong hotels to be used for quarantine

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The administration has notified three hotels in Shillong as paid quarantine hotels to accommodate persons or returnees who are waiting for Covid-19 test results. According to a notification issued by the East Khasi Hills district magistrate on Monday, the three … Continue reading →

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West Jaintia Hills imposes prohibitory order: Fine of up to Rs. 1000 without mask

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The West Jaintia Hills district administration has imposed a prohibitory order with immediate effect in view of the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in many states of the country. The order was issued on Monday putting in place … Continue reading →

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Garo Hills poll battle: Massive NPP rally at Ampati in Congress turf

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Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP party President Conrad K Sangma on Friday held a massive election rally at Ampati in Congress turf to seek mandate for NPP candidates. “People from across Garo Hills have shown their support to NPP. We … Continue reading →

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