Category Archives: Meghalaya

BJP reaffirms commitment to support Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA)

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has assured on Wednesday that it will continue to support the National People’s Party (NPP) led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government in Meghalaya till the end of this term. This is the outcome of a … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya schools reopen on Nov 30 for classes 9 to 12

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After the disparity created by the online classes among the urban and rural areas students, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Meghalaya government has decided to allow resumption of normal classroom activities in schools from November 30 from class … Continue reading →

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Khasi Students’ Union seeks for Modi’s intervention in Meghalaya ILP issue

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The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementation of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873 or the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) in the entire Meghalaya. “(We) humbly appeal to your esteemed office … Continue reading →

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Training for differently-abled held in Shillong

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Institute of Hotel Management Shillong in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism and supported by Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneurship had organized a training program under the scheme “Capacity Building for Service Providers” for the inclusive trainees from Bethany Society in Shillong … Continue reading →

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Nationwide protest against Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 on Nov 26: MeECL joins protest

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The National Coordination Committee of Electricity Engineers and Employees (NCCoEEE) and the All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) are up in arms against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the Centre’s move to privatize electricity distribution companies (Discoms) with a … Continue reading →

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Night curfew in East Khasi Hills till November last

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East Khasi Hills district magistrate, Isawanda Laloo on Sunday issued prohibitory orders and extended the night curfew in the entire district as part of preventive and mitigation measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.  The order said the night … Continue reading →

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IESC, IIM Shillong pacts MoU with women entrepreneurs

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Spurred by a vision of providing a nurturing, instructive and supportive environment to women entrepreneurs of the region, the Incubation and Enterprise Support Centre (IESC) under the aegis of IIM Shillong on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FICCI Ladies … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya’s COVID fatalities stand at 108 with two more deaths

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Following the deaths of two more persons from COVID-19 related illnesses which include a five year old girl, the number of fatalities as on Saturday is at 108 in Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Director of Health Services Dr Aman War informed that 117 new COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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BSF nabbed cattle smugglers near international borders

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A truck carrying 53 smuggled cattle was intercepted by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday, thereby nabbing six Indian nationals near Dawki in West Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya which is located near the international border with Bangladesh. A BSF … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: NABARD sanctions Rs. 74.31 crore for road construction

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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned over Rs 74 crore for the construction of 6 new roads and improvement of 24 existing roads in Meghalaya. “The NABARD has sanctioned Rs 74.31 crore to the government … Continue reading →

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