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Assam floods claim 511 wild animals in five years

Altogether 511 wild animals were killed by floods in the state in the last five years, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

FKJGP to continue with crackdown against migrant labourers until influx control mechanism established

Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) president, Dundee C Khongsit, on Monday announced that the organization has received two notices from the police concerning their ongoing drive to check the documents of migrant laborers.

Conrad meets Khandu, discusses development of NE region

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday visited Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen ties and ensure cohesive party dynamics in the region.

Shillong lad Steve Jyrwa impresses judges in India’s Best Dancer Season 4

17-year-old Steve impressed the judges with his hip-hop moves and flawless footwork on the title track of "I Hate Luv Stories."

Bangladesh’s top court reduces Govt jobs quota to 7% after escalating violence kills over 100

After nationwide unrest, Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Sunday (July 21) scaled back the quota system for government job applicants.

Bangladesh Violence: 40 students of Meghalaya arrive in Tripura, enroute to Shillong

40 students of Meghalaya successfully crossed into India through the Srimantapur Land Port in Tripura on Saturday evening from violence hit Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Evacuation: 284 students enter India via Dawki on Day 3; 4000 still stranded

With curfew imposed and security situation worsening in Bangladesh on Saturday, repatriation of Indian students from Bangladesh is being done through land and air routes with a sense of urgency. Meghalaya International Land Port at Dawki has been especially busy, accounting for evacuation of 957 people in just three days.

Rangsakona MLA in eye of storm over assault on watchman

Sitting MLA from Rangsakona, Subir R Marak, is in the eye of a storm over an alleged assault of a night watchman of the MBOSE guest house in Shillong, after videos of the incident went viral.

Bangladesh protests: Meghalaya Govt evacuates over 400 students, tourists in 2 days via Dawki

Of these 405 students, 80 are from Meghalaya, 131 from other Indian states; 249 students are from Nepal, and 8 from Bhutan. In addition, 4 tourists have also been evacuated.

KSU to intensify checks on non-tribal labourers despite meeting with Chief Minister

The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) has announced plans to continue and intensify checks on non-tribal labourers if the government fails to address their demands for implementing a proper influx mechanism, particularly the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016.

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