The Committee for the Preservation of Garo Culture and Heritage, in its first meeting on Tuesday, decided to keep the Garo Labour Corps’ cenotaph at its original site in Lower Babupara in Tura and will be redeveloped with a new design.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Monday underscored the need to remember the true history of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) and ensure that the future generations understand its importance.
The ongoing unrest at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has drawn serious concern from the Meghalaya government, which has now urged Governor C. H. Vijayashankar to intervene and help resolve the matter.
The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (COMSO), a platform aimed at uniting the indigenous voices from across Khasi, Jaintia and Garo region, was revived on Saturday in a meeting held at Tura.
A phenomenal performance saw Meghalaya beat Sikkim with two wickets in hand and just three balls to spare in the final of the 2nd NECDC Senior Women Tournament 2025 on Saturday to lift the trophy after a superlative performance that has seen them unbeaten throughout.
Mottior Hussain, the headman of Bhangarpar village under the Tikrikilla assembly constituency in West Garo Hills, has filed two FIRs—one concerning a physical assault and another alleging fraudulent money collection related to the PMAY-G housing scheme.
Vice Chancellor of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, on Friday appealed to all stakeholders of the University for peace, order and academic progress even as he assured to constitute a “Truth and Reconciliation Committee" to objectively review the grievances and recommend a roadmap for institutional healing.
In the wake of the controversy surrounding the demolition of the Garo Labour Corps Cenotaph in Lower Babupara in Tura, Meghalaya government has transferred the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills and CEO of Tura Municipal Board.
Assembly Deputy Speaker Timothy D Shira on Friday appeared before the Court of Chief Justice Magistrate, Shillong and give his statement for examination in regards to a case filed against two youtubers for allegedly spreading wrong information regarding the speech he had made during the discussion in Assembly on developing Tura as the winter capital of the state.
