Activists Allege High-Level Syndicate as Dergaon Police Return 14 Illicit Coal Trucks
Protesters slam authorities for providing "prime minister-like escort" to illegal Meghalaya trucks instead of seizing them.
Sentinel Assam
Unseasonal Hailstorm Turns Shillong Into Winter Wonderland
Severe November storm blankets Meghalaya's capital in white, triggering winter freeze and widespread agricultural panic
Sentinel Assam
Exclusive: BCCI ignored complaints, names suspended Meghalaya official to women’s T20 role
Rayonald Kharkamni, suspended over the MCA's handling of women's cricketers' harassment complaints, has been named North-East Zone convener for a BCCI tournament.
ThePrint
Prices of 1,364 anti-cancer drug formulations revised, consumers set to save Rs 3,540 crore annually
NPPA's revised MRPs came into effect on Monday, with 679 brands reporting price cuts of over 50 per cent and the steepest reduction at 96.45 per cent.
The New Indian Express
Shillong DCs told to begin Lok Sabha bypoll preparations
Baranwal said the immediate task was to assess the resources required, including vehicles, personnel for election duties and infrastructure across the constituency.
EastMojo
Identity of Woman Found Dead in Khanapara Confirmed
Jeena Baishya was associated with Meghalaya’s Teer gambling activities
Sentinel Assam
Shillong gets first Meghalaya Collectives outlet to promote rural products
Meghalaya Collectives opened its first physical store, bringing products from farmers, cooperatives, SHGs, artisans and rural entrepreneurs.
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The store gives farmers and cooperatives a physical retail outlet to sell their rural products.
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Self-help groups, artisans and rural entrepreneurs gain a new sales channel that may support their livelihoods.
EastMojo
Shillong Peak ropeway project cannot be rolled back: Tourism Minister
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has reiterated the Meghalaya government's position on the proposed Shillong Peak Ropeway Project, stating that the initiative has already received the necessary permissions and clearances and cannot be rolled back after the agreements were formally signed.
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The ropeway project has received its permissions and signed agreements, so it is set to proceed as a tourism infrastructure development.
EastMojo
Meghalaya proposes 39 sporting disciplines for 2027 National Games
Meghalaya has proposed 39 sporting disciplines for the 39th National Games scheduled to be held in the state in March 2027, with the final list of events to be decided by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
EastMojo
Meghalaya’s National Games preparations ‘promising’, says IOA panel
Shillong: The Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) has expressed confidence in Meghalaya’s preparations to host the
EastMojo
Meghalaya Government Refuses to Cancel ₹151-Crore Shillong Peak Ropeway Project Amid Protest
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh Declares ₹151-Cr Project "Signed and Sealed," Dismissing Environmental Objections as JAC Threatens Intense Agitations
- EnvironmentHurts
A ropeway project on Shillong Peak drawing environmental objections could damage the fragile hill ecosystem if built.
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The ₹151-crore ropeway would add tourism transport infrastructure to Shillong if completed.
Sentinel Assam
Former IAS Officer Ripnar Lyngdoh Sworn in as Meghalaya’s State Chief Information Commissioner
Lyngdoh will hold the post for a term of two years from the date she assumes office or until she reaches the age of 65
Sentinel Assam
Meghalaya CM says difficult to accommodate BJP in Cabinet despite rise to 10 MLAs
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said accommodating the BJP’s increased strength in the Meghalaya Cabinet would be difficult, given the limited number of ministerial berths and the existing Cabinet structure.
EastMojo
Meghalaya: Paul Lyngdoh gets back Tourism, Social Welfare portfolios
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh has been reassigned the Tourism and Social Welfare portfolios, which he held before being dropped from the Cabinet during last year’s reshuffle. He has also been given charge of Arts and Culture.
EastMojo
Infighting in Meghalaya unit sees entire team replaced for Ranji Trophy tie
The squad which played the first three games in Plate division was replaced by a fresh team for the ongoing tie vs Nagaland. | Cricket
Hindustan Times
Meghalaya college restores historic Jaintiapur route through skill training programme
A six-day skill development programme on landscaping and earthmoving techniques using JCB machines, organised by the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Community College (DDUCC), Wahiajer, concluded on Tuesday with the restoration and inauguration of a historical route once used by the Syiems of Jaintiapur.
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A college skill-development programme gives students hands-on training in landscaping and earthmoving techniques.
- InfrastructureHelps
The restoration of a historical route improves a local access path in Jaintiapur.
EastMojo
Meghalaya tourism minister questions opposition to Shillong ropeway project
NPP leader and Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira has questioned the opposition to the proposed Shillong ropeway project, alleging that the protests are politically driven and sponsored.
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The proposed Shillong ropeway project would add tourism transport infrastructure if it proceeds, though it remains contested and unbuilt.
EastMojoMeghalaya tourism minister questions opposition to Shillong ropeway project
NPP leader and Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira has questioned the opposition to the proposed Shillong ropeway project, alleging that the protests are politically driven and sponsored.
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The proposed Shillong ropeway project would add transport infrastructure if it proceeds, though it remains contested and unbuilt.
EastMojo
Infighting sees Meghalaya’s team suspended on match eve, new team takes field
President James Sangma won a legal battle over Apex Council, thus nullifying the team the latter had picked
The Indian Express
UDP Formally Exits Meghalaya’s MDA-II Government After Defections Reduce Party to Single MLA
Massive exodus of MLAs leaves regional powerhouse with just one legislator, forcing transition to the opposition benches
Sentinel Assam