Category Archives: Meghalaya

Meghalaya organisations organises candlelight vigil on Statehood Day

Posted on January 21, 2021 - 9:30pm by UT News Service
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On the occasion of the Meghalaya Statehood Day, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) organized a candlelight vigil in the state capital Shillong to express concern over the government’s failure to fulfill the long pending aspirations of the people … Continue reading →

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Rs 190 crore additional amount required for completion of 20 residential schools across Meghalaya

Posted on January 21, 2021 - 11:35am by UT News Service
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The Meghalaya government would require an additional amount of Rs 190 crore for completion of the 20 residential schools across the state. The project was sanctioned by the then Congress-led state government during 2012-2013. “We would require additional funds of … Continue reading →

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Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Meghalaya

Posted on January 20, 2021 - 11:50pm by UT News Service
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Meghalaya has recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases and 7 recoveries on Wednesday. Director of Health Services (MI), Dr Aman War said the new cases included 6 in East Khasi Hills district and 1 in West Garo Hills district. He informed … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya ILP stalemate: ‘candle light vigil’ on January 21

Posted on January 20, 2021 - 10:19pm by UT News Service
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The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) has decided to organize a statewide ‘candlelight vigil’ on January 21, as a mark of protest against the Centre’s delay to implement the inner line permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya. The protest will … Continue reading →

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Amit Shah to attend 69th plenary session of North Eastern Council in Shillong

Posted on January 19, 2021 - 10:27pm by UT News Service
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the inauguration of the 69th plenary session of North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong on January 23. The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) coalition will meet Shah and take up various issues including the … Continue reading →

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No complaint of side-effects of Covid vaccination in Meghalaya, according to Health minister

Posted on January 18, 2021 - 9:39pm by UT News Service
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There has been no complaint of side-effects by people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in Meghalaya, according to Meghalaya Health Minister, A L Hek. “So far, not a single complaint is received of any side-effects of the vaccine which was … Continue reading →

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Fresh prohibitory orders of East Khasi Hills

Posted on January 18, 2021 - 11:29am by UT News Service
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East Khasi Hills district administration on Sunday issued prohibitory orders as well as extending the night curfew in the entire district from January 18 to 24. The prohibitory orders will be effective from 5 am to 11 pm while the night … Continue reading →

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Over 832 health workers inoculated with ‘Covishield’ in Meghalaya

Posted on January 17, 2021 - 7:30am by UT News Service
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Over 832 health workers received the ‘Covishield’ vaccine in Meghalaya as the state, along with the rest of the country, rolled out the COVID-19 vaccination drive on Saturday. Just after the launching by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the vaccination … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya records one of the lowest single-day COVID-19 cases

Posted on January 16, 2021 - 10:55pm by UT News Service
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Meghalaya has recorded one of the lowest single-day positive cases when the state registered only 3 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the total caseload to 13,693 so far. Direction of Health Services (MI) Dr Aman War said the new … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya government takes steps against illegal coal mining

Posted on January 16, 2021 - 5:08pm by UT News Service
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Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong said that the respective deputy commissioners and superintendents of police have been asked to take action against illegal coal mining and its transportation in the state. “We have issued a standing order asking the … Continue reading →

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