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Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sagma launches One Time Settlement scheme for consumers of MeECL

Shillong, March 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday launched the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for the consumers of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) in the presence of Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal.

Meghalaya CM launches scheme to waive Rs 26 crore penalties in outstanding power bills

Shillong, March 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday launched the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for the consumers of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) who are yet to clear their dues.

Assam-Meghalaya excise teams bust illegal liquor unit in Meghalaya, seize large quantity of liquor, equipment

Guwahati, March 4: In a joint operation, the teams of Assam Excise Department and Meghalaya Excise Department busted an illegal liquor manufacturing unit and seized a large quantity of liquor and other items, officials said.

Army, IAF conduct joint exercise 'Yudh Kaushal' in Meghalaya

Shillong, March 4: The Red Horns Division of the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a two-day joint exercise 'Yudh Kaushal' at Umroi military station in Meghalaya to demonstrate operational capabilities, officials said on Tuesday.

Gandhi Shilp Bazaar inaugurated in Shillong

Shillong, February 27: The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar was officially inaugurated at the State Central Library in Shillong, on February 26. The 10-day exhibition, organised by the Meghalaya Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDC Ltd) and sponsored by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is scheduled from February 26 to March 7, 2025.

Meghalaya CM felicitates medal winners of National Games from state

Shillong, February 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday felicitated the five medal winners from the state who made their mark at the 37th National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand.

Over 70 pc voters cast ballots in 2 autonomous district council polls in Meghalaya

Shillong, Feb 22: More than 70 per cent of the 13 lakh voters cast their ballots in the two politically important tribal autonomous district councils in Meghalaya on Friday and the voting was held peacefully with some minor incidents of violence, officials said.

4.1 magnitude quake hits Meghalaya's North Garo Hills

Imphal, Feb 20: A 4.1 magnitude quake hit Meghalaya's mountainous North Garo Hills district and adjoining areas on Thursday, officials said.

Tribal council polls: Meghalaya CM urges people to vote for NPP candidate

Shillong, Feb 17: Ruling National People's Party (NPP) President and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday said that people living along the India-Bangladesh border face numerous difficulties, and only a capable leader would be able to address their problems effectively.

National Games: Meghalaya handed over IOA flag as host of 39th edition

Dehradun, Feb 14: Meghalaya officially took over the mantle as host of the next edition to be held in 2027, taking possession of the flag of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games Uttarakhand here on Friday.

BSF Meghalaya foils illegal infiltration attempts, apprehends 14 Bangladeshi and 3 Indian touts

Shillong, February 14: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in a well-coordinated joint operation with sister agencies, successfully intercepted and apprehended multiple individuals attempting to illegally cross the international boundary, according to a release.

Meghalaya: Ban imposed on animal fights during local fete

Shillong, Feb 13: District authorities in the Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills District prohibited bull and animal fights across the district, following reports of illegal wrestling being organised during local festivals and fetes, officials said on Thursday.

BSF Meghalaya apprehends 2 Bangladeshi nationals, 2 Indian touts in East Jaintia Hills

East Jaintia Hills, February 12: Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals (one male and one female), along with two Indian touts, while they were attempting to cross the International Border in the East Jaintia Hills district, according to a press release.

IOA names Meghalaya as host for 39th National Games in early 2027

Shillong, Feb 11: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced Meghalaya as the host of the 39th edition of the National Games in early 2027. The announcement is a historic moment for Meghalaya and the NorthEast region as it will be hosting its second National Games after Assam.

BSF at Indo-Bangladesh border sensitised about human-elephant conflict, wildlife crimes

Guwahati, February 11: A sensitisation workshop on 'Wildlife Crimes and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the India-Bangladesh border was organised by the Department of Forests and Environment, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, East & West Garo Hills Wildlife Division of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the BSF, as per an official statement.

Meghalaya: BSF nabs infiltrator near Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills

Meghalaya, February 10: In a well-coordinated special operation, vigilant troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully apprehended an individual attempting to infiltrate India from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills, according to a statement.

Meghalaya looking to collaborate with Japan, says Conrad Sangma

Guwahati/Shillong, Feb 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that his state has initiated interventions to promote collaboration and partnership with Japan, leveraging India's strong bilateral relationship with the East Asian nation.

BSF Meghalaya distributes sports items to village students along Indo-Bangladesh border

Shillong, February 7: The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports equipment to villagers in Kuliang and Huroi, located along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, the BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.

CM Conrad K Sangma launches class readiness program in Meghalaya

Shillong, February 6: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday launched the CM Impact Meghalaya Class Readiness Program e-books to build bridges between grades for greater success.

ISL in Shillong will boost Meghalaya's football culture: Mumbai City captain Chhangte

Shillong, Feb 5: Mumbai City FC skipper Lallianzuala Chhangte is all set and geared up to feature in the Indian Super League's (ISL) debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC hosting the Islanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday.

ISL matches happening in Shillong will have a positive impact: Mumbai City FC skipper Chhangte

Shillong, February 5: Mumbai City FC skipper Lallianzuala Chhangte is all geared for the Indian Super League (ISL) debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC hosting the Islanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7.

Meghalaya government shares our vision of making Shillong football capital of India: NEUFC's Tamhane

Shillong, February 4: The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC set to face Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7.

Meghalaya Govt supports NorthEast United FC's vision to make Shillong football capital, says CEO Mandar Tamhane

Shillong, Feb 4: The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC taking on former winner Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7. The Highlanders will also host Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC at the venue on February 21 and March 8, respectively, as the fans look forward to witnessing Indian football's biggest stars, including Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Naorem Mahesh Singh in action.

Meghalaya CM apprises Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan on issues faced by people

New Delhi, February 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sagma met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday to discuss various issues faced by the people of the state, particularly in the implementation of community-led interventions under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Our government committed to inclusive development: Meghalaya CM

Shillong, Jan 31: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday asserted that the state government has been committed to inclusive development of all communities.

Meghalaya to introduce game-based learning for children: CM

Shillong, Jan 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that the government is introducing game-based learning for the children in the state.

'Not just infrastructure project, but vision for sustainable future': Meghalaya CM on Tura water supply scheme

Shillong, Jan 27: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Greater Tura Urban Water Supply Scheme, saying it is not an infrastructure project but a vision for a sustainable future for the area.

Aiming to make Meghalaya a $10 billion economy: CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong, Jan 24: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday said that the government has set an aim to make the hill state a $10 billion strong economy in the next three years.

CM Sangma inaugurates 6th Edition of Meghalaya Games

Shillong, Jan 21: Bringing together, 3500 athletes from 29 different sports, across all the 12 districts of Meghalaya, the 6th Edition of Meghalaya Games was inaugurated at the Wahiajer Stadium in Jowai by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.

Meghalaya CM lays foundation stone of new secretariat

Shillong, Jan 21: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday laid the foundation for the new Secretariat building at Umsawli in New Shillong in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Sniawbhalang Dhar and other cabinet ministers.

PM Modi greets the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on 53rd Statehood Day

New Delhi, January 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 53rd Statehood Day on Tuesday. He remarked that the states are contributing to national progress.

Prez Murmu, PM Modi wish Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day

New Delhi, Jan 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, wishing them a "peaceful and prosperous future."

Meghalaya CM launches 'Early Child Development' framework

Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday launched the Early Child Development (ECD) Framework and the ECD content package including training materials for caregivers and frontline workers, developed by Sesame Workshop in collaboration with the government, officials said.

Youths are priority of our government: Meghalaya CM

Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday asserted that his government has been giving maximum priority to the youths in the state and major decisions of the government are being taken with a focus on the young generation of the hill state.

Curfew in Meghalaya village as mob tries to vandalise school property, clashes with cops

Shillong, Jan 20: Curfew was clamped in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Monday after a mob clashed with police personnel while allegedly attempting to vandalise the property of under-construction Ramakrishna Mission School, officials said.

Highest budget allocation to health sector: Meghalaya CM

Shillong, Jan 16: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the state government has been giving priority towards the health sector and the highest budget allocation was given to uplift the healthcare infrastructure of the hill state.

Meghalaya CM Sangma hands over M-Tab to students of West Garo Hills to promote e-education

Tura, January 14: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday handed over M-Tab (learning tablets) to students of West Garo Hills along with Speaker Thomas A Sangma at a programme held in District Auditorium, Tura, CMO Meghalaya said in a press release.

Meghalaya CM distributes tablets to students in West Garo Hills

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