GUWAHATI: In a new initiative aimed at improving health, hygiene and sanitation facilities for girl students, the Meghalaya government on Thursday, July 2 launched "She Thrives", a statewide programme that will be implemented across schools. The initiative was launched by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma during the inauguration of a new boarding facility at…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Police on Thursday, July 2, approached the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay on the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Guwahati Airport Shifts All International Arrivals and Departures to Terminal 2 The state…
GUWAHATI: A man has been arrested by Meghalaya Police after a video showing a woman being assaulted in public went viral on social media, prompting authorities to register a suo motu case despite no formal complaint being lodged. ALSO READ: Unattended Bag Containing ₹10 Lakh Worth of Foreign Currency Returned to Passenger The incident reportedly…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has upheld a Shillong court’s April 2026 order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in May 2025. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils Two Major Reforms to Boost Indian Film Industry, Expand Cinema Infrastructure A single…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dedicated public viewing venues as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 28, announced the launch of Chief Minister's FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh. ALSO READ: CID Assam Busts Fake Government Job Racket; Seven Arrested in Water Resources Department Recruitment…
GUWAHATI: The East Khasi Hills district administration has ordered the closure of the Shillong–Dawki Road beyond Laitlyngkot village following a major landslide that completely cut off a section of the route. ALSO READ: Traffic Cop Caught Allegedly Taking Bribe in Guwahati's Ganeshguri, Suspended After Public Outcry According to an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner,…
GUWAHATI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, June 19, inaugurated the Organic Spice Industrial Unit (PRIME-HUB), described as the Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant, at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Arrest Key Accused in Doordarshan Colony Robbery Case The facility, developed at a cost of ₹30 crore, is designed to…
GUWAHATI: The North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 began at the Lariti Complex in New Shillong on Monday, June 15, bringing together Union and Northeast state leadership to discuss infrastructure development and investment across the region. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Schools Directed to Comply With Class-Wise School Bag Weight Limits The summit,…
GUWAHATI: A fleet of electric buses were flagged off in Meghalaya on Tuesday, June 9, under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, marking a significant step towards modernising urban public transport and promoting sustainable mobility in the state capital. ALSO READ: Saplings Planted in Shape of India Map Mark World Environment Day in Mawphlang The launch ceremony was held…
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Friday, June 4, inaugurated ARHI Hospital at Jorabat, marking a landmark moment for healthcare in Meghalaya and the Northeast. The facility is a unit of Far East Wellness Pvt Ltd. Addressing the gathering, Nadda called the inauguration a significant milestone in healthcare delivery for the region, crediting…
GUWAHATI: The Assam-Meghalaya boundary demarcation process and other key inter-state issues were discussed during a high-level meeting between the governments of the two neighbouring states, with both sides agreeing to expedite efforts towards a lasting solution. ALSO READ: BCCI Bans Smart Sunglasses in IPL Over Anti-Corruption Concerns A Meghalaya delegation led by Chief Minister Conrad…
