Category Archives: Shillong

BSF rescues over 25 cattle

Posted on January 30, 2023 - 8:28pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The BSF said that it rescued over twenty-five cattle on Sunday along the international border in East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya while they were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh. Mobile Check Post of 04 Bn BSF deployed in … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: BJP to announce candidates list by February 2

Posted on January 27, 2023 - 9:17pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce the list of its candidates from the 60 constituencies of Meghalaya only next month, for the February 27 assembly elections in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the Khasi, … Continue reading →

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Over two lakh people register under MYE scheme

Posted on January 23, 2023 - 9:08pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Over two lakh people have reportedly registered under the Meghalaya Youth Empowerment (MYE) scheme launched by the opposition All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). “With immense support and enthusiasm from the youth of the state, Meghalaya Trinamool Congress’s revolutionary initiative, … Continue reading →

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Gold worth over Rs 30 lakh seized in Meghalaya

Posted on January 22, 2023 - 9:10pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Five gold biscuits worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya today. During a checking at Umsning junction as part of enforcing the election model code of conduct (MCC), one silver grey Alto 800 … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: voters face alleged threats

Posted on January 19, 2023 - 9:44pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: A complaint has been filed against an alleged attempt to threaten voters of a village in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. The chief electoral officer (CEO) FR Kharkongor told reporters that a person has filed a complaint … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: BJP promises to address ILP issues if voted to power

Posted on January 15, 2023 - 8:35pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar has assured that the BJP will address all pending issues including the Inner Line Permit (ILP) if voted to power in Meghalaya. “I can … Continue reading →

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Nearly 300 voters over 100 yrs old in Meghalaya: CEC

Posted on January 13, 2023 - 8:34pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Rajiv Kumar today said Meghalaya has nearly 300 voters who are over 100 years old. Kumar and another team of senior ECI delegation were on a two-day visit to Shillong to review the … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya cabinet approves Advertisement Policy

Posted on January 11, 2023 - 9:27pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Meghalaya cabinet today approved the Meghalaya Advertisement Policy, 2023. After the meeting, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the policy has come up after consultations with all the stakeholders. He said the decision was taken because of the … Continue reading →

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United Democratic Party announces second list of candidates

Posted on January 10, 2023 - 10:24pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. Two names were announced today. They are former South Tura legislator John Leslee K Sangma and Dr Pilne Sangma from North … Continue reading →

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BSF seizes betelnut worth Rs 24 lakh

Posted on January 8, 2023 - 9:06pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Acting on specific tip-off, BSF and Meghalaya Police seized more than 11000 kg of dried betel nuts worth Rs 24 lakh which was being smuggled to India from neighbouring Bangladesh on Saturday. According to the BSF, the joint operation … Continue reading →

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