GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday, September 9, met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and sought a fresh push for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the two northeastern states. ALSO READ: Assam CM Writes to Bengal CM to Facilitate Purchase of Bhupen…
GUWAHATI: Over 150 farmers, grassroots practitioners, NGO representatives and experts gathered at Gauhati University on Tuesday, September 8, for a two-day conference on Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, clean energy and grassroots innovations. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Sets 4-Week Deadline for Assam to Operationalise Two NIA Courts The discussions focused on integrating community-led practices into government policies,…
GUWAHATI: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday, September 7, laid the foundation stones for five major infrastructure projects worth ₹1,010.95 crore during his maiden visit to Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Truck Carrying Cement Bags Overturns on NH-27 in Assam's Jagiroad The projects cover drinking water supply, road connectivity, healthcare and power infrastructure and are aimed…
GUWAHATI: Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in a police encounter in the early hours of Thursday, 3 September, after a stolen commercial vehicle was intercepted at a checkpoint in Marakdola, on the road leading towards Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Up to 20,000 Youths to Be Recruited Into Assam Police in Five Years, Says Assam CM…
GUWAHATI: With Meghalaya set to host the 39th National Games in 2027, the state government on Saturday, August 29, announced a series of measures to strengthen athlete support and preparations for the mega sporting event. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear Speaking at the National Sports Day…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged tourism stakeholders in Assam to promote the state’s tourism potential and develop the major tourist locations, after the recent violence and vandalisation on Assam vehicles in Shillong. ALSO READ: BTC Deputy Speaker Bijit Gwra Narzary Found Dead at Tamulpur Residence; Suicide Suspected Speaking to reporters in New…
GUWAHATI: Normal vehicular movement between Assam and Meghalaya has been restored after road blockades were withdrawn following deliberations between the Meghalaya Government and protesting organisations, Assam Minister Atul Bora said on Sunday. ALSO READ: India Open 2028 Shifted to Guwahati, Delhi to Host 2027 and 2029 Editions Bora said Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S. Dhar conveyed…
GUWAHATI: The Governments of Assam and Meghalaya held a high-level joint meeting on Saturday at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Shillong to deliberate on the fallout of the violence that broke out on August 19, targeting Assam-registered vehicles and their occupants. The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, was led by Meghalaya's…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government has assured that it will compensate owners of Assam-registered cars and vehicles damaged during the August 19 violence in Shillong. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Athgaon’s Vrindavan Market Lane Left in Limbo After Alleged Obstruction of GMC Work The assurance was given by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Dr. S. Dhar during a joint…
KSU rally violence in Shillong spills into Assam, disrupting travel and straining ties between states Violence during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally in Shillong on Wednesday has triggered tension between Assam and Meghalaya, with Assam-registered vehicles allegedly targeted during the unrest and Meghalaya-registered vehicles subsequently stopped in Assam. ALSO READ: How Close Is…
GUWAHATI: A large delegation from Meghalaya arrived at Koinadhora in Guwahati on Saturday, August 22, for talks with their Assam counterparts amid continuing tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Bongaigaon Medical College Gets Approval for 100 MBBS Seats, Assam Total Rises to 1,925 The delegation was escorted by Assam Police, with security stepped up…
GUWAHATI: In view of the prevailing situation in Meghalaya, the Assam government, through Assam Police, has activated helpline numbers to assist people from Assam who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement. ALSO READ: ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam The Assam Police helpline can be…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has directed authorities in the state to take swift and stringent action to arrest those involved in the violence during the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on August 19. ALSO READ: Guwahati: 8 Arrested Over Alleged Encroachment of Former CM Prafulla Mahanta’s Land Taking up a suo motu…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Tourism Department has issued a public notice for tourists and visitors amid the ongoing law and order situation in Shillong, urging those requiring assistance to contact the department’s toll-free helpline. ALSO READ: U-Turn Turns Into Parking Spot Under Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahti's GNB Road, Commuters Face Trouble In the advisory, the…
GUWAHATI: Tourism stakeholders in Meghalaya have condemned the vandalism and attacks on out-of-state vehicles during Wednesday’s protest rally, warning that growing safety concerns could threaten the livelihoods of more than 30% of the state’s population dependent on the tourism sector. ALSO READ: Congress Reaffirms Stand on Vande Mataram, Says It Will Sing Only its First…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government has set up a dedicated FCRA Cell under the Home Department to assist organisations in the state with compliance-related issues under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). ALSO READ: Guwahati To Get 65-Foot Sai Baba Statue Pandal as Durga Puja Theme The move comes amid growing discussion over the proposed Foreign…
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday, August 17, inaugurated the state’s first eco-sustainable habitat, the ‘Pine Home’, at Mawlangwir village in South West Khasi Hills, while the Twahlongwar Open-Air Museum in Mawsynram was inaugurated remotely. ALSO READ: Assam Records 95.42% Census Self-Enumeration With 12.2 Lakh Households The Pine Home, developed with an…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, August 12, attributed the severe waterlogging in and around Dispur to high-velocity water runoff from the hills of Meghalaya, particularly in the Jorabat area. ALSO READ: Assam Gets Drone-Based Mail Network for Better Postal Connectivity Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur, Sarma…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government will set up a new Meghalaya House in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, to meet the growing demand for accommodation among people from the state travelling to Mumbai for medical treatment, education, official work, business and tourism. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Illegal Hallmarking Centre in Assam's Goalpara, Seizes Fake BIS-Marked Jewellery The foundation…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government is examining the reasons behind the recurring flooding at Jorabat along the Meghalaya-Assam interstate border, with ongoing road construction emerging as one of the possible contributing factors, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday, August 5. ALSO READ: Bombay High Court Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Rape Case…
