With the indefinite strike by Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers of Meghalaya entering the 10th day on Thursday, the government has refused to budge from its stance of not enhancing the honorarium of the ‘volunteer’ community health workers.

Amid the ongoing protest by Meghalaya ASHA Workers’ Union (MAWU) in different districts of Meghalaya demanding for an increase in their honorarium, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Wednesday once again made an appeal to the ASHA workers to come forward and have a discussion.

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home, Prestone Tynsong, on Wednesday informed about the concerns raised by the MHA to a delegation of Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC).

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) on Wednesday organised a massive protests rally in Manipur's Churachandpur demanding fulfilment of its core demands and also raising demand of investigations by CBI or NIA into killings and acts of violence against 22 persons of Kuki-zo tribes.

The protest rally was organized by the Garo Students Union of Karukol which demanded upon the government to take immediate steps to restore road communication which has been further disrupted following last year's floods and landslides that ravaged Siju area leading to loss of lives.

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Saturday demanded Centre to immediately approve the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security (Amendment) Bill (MRSSAB), 2020 if it requires more time to examine the resolution passed by the State Assembly for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) to check unabated influx and illegal immigration into the State of Meghalaya.

The spectacular rhythm of the Hundred Drums Wangala festival reached its spectacular peak on the concluding day at Baljek in Jengjal on Saturday. The grand finale of the enthralling event drew a record number of people from far and wide.

The festivities of the Wangala Dance festival continued on its second day with the vibrant Rugala ceremony. Local as well as foreign visitors especially from France were captivated by the enchanting 100 Drums Wangala Festival held at Baljek, around 38 km from Tura.

Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with a value of 4 crore were incinerated at the Star Cement Plant in Lumshnong in East Jaintia Hills District on Friday.

Spearheaded by NESO, the demonstration was organised by the Khasi Students Union and it witnessed the participation of several students organisation like Naga Students Union, GSU, Kuki Students organisation, Assamese Student Association, Mizo Students Association beside others.