In a major development in the ongoing dispute regarding the banning of Hindu rituals in Meghalaya’s Mawjymbuin Cave in Mawsynram, the Hindu right-wing organization Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) has announced a temporary halt to its protests following an invitation from the Meghalaya government for discussions in Shillong on January 3, 2025.

Garo Hills in Meghalaya boasts of the highest primate diversity among the state’s community reserves (CRs), a study conducted by researchers from the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History reveals.

The Mawjymbuin Cave in Meghalaya has become a focal point of contention between local authorities and Hindu organizations, particularly the Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) from Assam.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has proposed for a special allocation of Rs. 10,000 crore within the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme specifically for seven north-eastern states, excluding Assam.

The newly established Captain Williamson Sangma State University is set to become a vital center for tribal studies, with the creation of a dedicated Department of Tribal Studies aimed at preserving and promoting Meghalaya’s endangered dialects and tribal languages.

Meghalaya government’s pioneering efforts in land restoration, agroforestry, and sustainable livelihoods have featured at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which concluded in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia recently.

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong has asked the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to consider having unconditional peace talks with the government.

“You don’t realise the value of a person until they’re gone” is a classic reflection of the life of the most honored poet of the Khasi people - U Soso Tham.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Police Station at the MPRO Office Building, Golf Links, Shillong, marking a significant step in Meghalaya’s ongoing fight against drugs.

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Monday said the Centre and state government are closely monitoring the situation following the recent spotting of the Bangladeshi Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya.