Tag Archives: Shillong

Meghalaya CM announces naming two airports after statesmen

Posted on September 15, 2022 - 9:58pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: Two airports in Meghalaya will be named after two statesmen, who both had led the people during the hill state movement and later as chief ministers. While the Umroi airport in Ri Bhoi district will be named in honour … Continue reading →

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Mukul Sangma asks to give rehabilitation package to surrendered Garo militants

Posted on September 14, 2022 - 10:29pm by UT News Service

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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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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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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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West Jaintia Hills police seizes 1168 kg of ganja

Posted on July 12, 2022 - 9:37pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: West Jaintia Hills police today seized 1168 kg of ganja worth over Rs 3 crore from a container truck even as two persons managed to flee from the spot, according to police. The incident took place at the Mookyndur checkpoint … Continue reading →

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