Following the inauguration of projects in Assam, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that these initiatives would enhance connectivity, not only within the Northeast region but also across the broader South Asian landscape.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad k Sangma on Saturday assured support of the government to establish cultural centres to conserve and develop values as he lauded the Koch community for their love and commitment towards their community.
Dr. Sarbeswar Sahariah and Dr. Ilias Ali, both recipients of the Padma Shri award, officially University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) on Thursday. While Padma Shri Dr Sahariah has joined as the Pro Vice Chancellor of USTM, Padma Shri Dr Ilias Ali has joined as Distinguished Professor at the upcoming PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMCH) of USTM.
Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A. Sangma, has expressed his disappointment with the progress of the work at the new Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Ministers of State Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Pankaj Chaudhary, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, paid a courtesy visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget.
Meghalaya and Assam share 12 areas of dispute. While an agreement has been reached to resolve six areas having less complications, the remaining six areas are being taken up in the 2nd phase of talks, which began in 2023.
Meghalaya government has decided to re-examine the Meghalaya Residents, Safety and Security (Amendment) Bill to ensure it addresses the concerns over influx in conformity with national laws.
The AJYCP Protestors ranging in hundreds demanded repeal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and immediate implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Assam.
