Tag Archives: Shillong

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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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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Meghalaya political parties directed to obtain written permission prior to putting up flags, banners, signages

Posted on January 3, 2023 - 8:59pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The poll bound Meghalaya is also taking up measures related to election. On Tuesday, the East Khasi Hills District Election Officer (DEO) directed all political parties to obtain written permission prior to putting up any flags, banners and signages … Continue reading →

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BJP in Meghalaya launches anti-drug campaign

Posted on December 30, 2022 - 9:17pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: BJP in Meghalaya launched the anti-drug campaign in the East Shillong constituency today.  The programme included the launch of a campaign video, constituting a state-wide anti-drug team along with the BJP releasing a party 8-point proposal to counter the … Continue reading →

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NEHU observes freedom fighter U Kiangbah Nangbah’s 160th death anniversary

Posted on December 30, 2022 - 8:30pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) today organized a tribute program on the occasion of the 160th death anniversary of freedom fighter U Kiangbah Nangbah. The event was organized by the NSS Cell of NEHU which is headed by Dr … Continue reading →

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BJP will emerge as a dark horse in Meghalaya poll: Sanbor Shullai

Posted on December 21, 2022 - 9:29pm by UT News Service
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Shillong: BJP leader and Meghalaya cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai today said that BJP will emerge as a dark horse in the 2023 Meghalaya assembly polls.  Shullai said that BJP will perform beyond expectation especially in Garo Hills, with the joining … Continue reading →

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