Category Archives: Meghalaya

Charles Pyngrope says Sonia Gandhi should lead as Congress Chief: Meghalaya

Posted on August 28, 2020 - 2:00am by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 28: Senior Congress leader in Meghalaya, Charles Pyngrope opined on Thursday that the interim president of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Sonia Gandhi should continue to lead the party. Pyngrope said that he … Continue reading →

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Organisations seek postponement of NEHU, MBOSE exams

Posted on August 27, 2020 - 10:36pm by Times
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UT News Service | SHILLONG, Aug 27: Seeking the postponement of the upcoming NEHU and MBOSE examinations, a conglomeration of NGOs from Garo Hills which include the GSU, FKJGP, ADE and AYWO has written to Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: More areas placed under containment in Shillong

Posted on August 27, 2020 - 10:20pm by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 27: The detection of COVID-19 cases or high risk contacts has prompted the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills to designate a number areas in the district as containment zones. These include identified houses, … Continue reading →

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Ri-Bhoi 541 random Covid tests: All negative

Posted on August 27, 2020 - 10:12pm by Times
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UT News Service | SHILLONG, Aug 27: A total of 541 random samples to test for Covid-19 among the populace in Ri-Bhoi in Meghalaya has come back negative, Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah informed during a briefing on Thursday. Ri-Bhoi currently has … Continue reading →

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COVID patient dies after collapsing in bathroom

Posted on August 26, 2020 - 10:45pm by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 26: A mentally challenged man who tested positive for COVID-19, died after he collapsed in a bathroom on Wednesday morning in Shillong. Meghalaya Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said the person … Continue reading →

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The Shillong Times Office building Containment order Lifted

Posted on August 26, 2020 - 8:44pm by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 26: The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Matsiewdor War Nongbri through an order issued on August 25, 2020 has lifted the containment order for the office building and staff quarters of The Shillong … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya mulls recruiting more policewomen: Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui

Posted on August 26, 2020 - 5:34pm by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 26: To address the concern of the people regarding the rise in cases of crime against women and children, Meghalaya Home Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui said that the government intends to recruit more women police … Continue reading →

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Active COVID cases reach 1178: Meghalaya

Posted on August 25, 2020 - 9:30pm by Times
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UT News Service | SHILLONG, Aug 25: With 42 more people testing positive for COVID-19 and 43 people recovering from the virus on Tuesday, Meghalaya now has a total of 1,178 active cases and the total number of positive cases … Continue reading →

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COVID management team for wildlife has been set up

Posted on August 24, 2020 - 11:30pm by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 24: Adequate care has been taken by the state government of Meghalaya to counter the COVID virus at all levels and in line with this, a COVID Management Team for wildlife has also been … Continue reading →

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Business establishments in Shillong areas permitted to resume operations

Posted on August 24, 2020 - 9:23pm by Times
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UT News Service | Shillong, Aug 24: With adequate arrangements put in place to ensure that all norms of social distancing, hand hygiene and wearing of masks are being adhered to, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Matsiewdor War … Continue reading →

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