Category Archives: Shillong

KHADC to firmly protect powers of district council courts

Posted on September 11, 2022 - 9:08pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) is insisting that the state government corrects a notification, which allegedly seeks to dilute the powers of the courts created under the Sixth Schedule. Speaking to media persons, KHADC chief Titosstarwell Chyne … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya: Peace talks to begin

Posted on August 30, 2022 - 9:00pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said the government is trying to speed up the process to start the peace talks with the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). “Things are on track. We are moving in the … Continue reading →

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Mukul Sangma questions acceptance of modalities adopted to resolve border dispute

Posted on August 22, 2022 - 8:51pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Leader of Opposition and former chief minister, Mukul Sangma has questioned whether the modalities adopted by the Meghalaya and Assam governments to resolve the boundary dispute are being accepted by the stakeholders. He was responding to a query on the … Continue reading →

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IIM Shillong launches Melange 2022

Posted on August 22, 2022 - 11:37am by UT News Service
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Shillong: IIM Shillong alumni gathered to launch ‘Melange 2022’, a two-day alumni reunion event that took place from Saturday, August 20th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022. The Alumni committee successfully hosted the Alumni Meet, where alumni across batches gathered to … Continue reading →

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37 people, including 5 women arrested in Shillong anti-drugs raid

Posted on August 10, 2022 - 2:30pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Altogether 37 persons including 5 women and 27 drug users were arrested along with heroin from Shillong on Tuesday. “A total of 5 women and 32 men have been arrested in today’s raid by ANTF EKH,” superintendent of police … Continue reading →

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Mokeypox: Meghalaya gears up to take up measures

Posted on August 2, 2022 - 9:26pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Meghalaya government is contemplating putting in place quarantine centres in the off chance as a part of measure on monkeypox cases. “We are very much in terms of preparation, have geared up for that. We are preparing certain … Continue reading →

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DP Wahlang appointed as new Chief Secretary of Meghalaya

Posted on July 27, 2022 - 9:59pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Additional Chief Secretary DP Wahlang has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Meghalaya. A notification issued today said that Wahlang, a 1993 batch is posted as Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya with effect from the … Continue reading →

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NEHU signs MoU with CV Lasers, Australia to initiate start ups and innovation industries

Posted on July 21, 2022 - 9:48pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) today signed an MoU with Breakthrough Technology firm CV Laser Pty Ltd of Australia to initiate start-ups and innovation industries in the areas of medical laser technology and healthcare. An MoU signing programme … Continue reading →

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U Tirot Sing Syiem remembered in Shillong

Posted on July 18, 2022 - 10:29pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Khasi people on Sunday paid rich tributes to the legendary freedom fighter – U Tirot Sing Syiem, who rebelled against the British Empire – on his 187th death anniversary. In Shillong, leaders of the anti-influx groups including the … Continue reading →

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KHNAM demands clarity on operation of Rapido

Posted on July 17, 2022 - 9:57pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has asked the Meghalaya state government to come up with guidelines for operation of Rapido bike service, which have to some extent address the problems of unemployment among the educated youths of … Continue reading →

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