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.
With the aim to sensitizing the young minds on the importance of water conservation, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday launched the ‘Meghalaya Water Smart Kid Campaign’.
The Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of NEHU, Prof. Lakhon Kma, has issued a stern warning to disclose the alleged irregularities involving the University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. PS Shukla. The focal point of contention revolves around the appointment of Rohit Prasad as Senior Technical Advisor, a position that, according to Prof. Kma, was filled without proper advertisement of the post.
Conrad Sangma highlighted the importance of a government driven by a clear purpose and real, measurable outcomes at the grassroots level, rather than one solely centered on schemes and programs.
A video is doing the rounds on social media where the jawans of the Assam Rifles can be seen rescuing the Manipur Police commandos ambushed by militants on a highway near the India-Myanmar border town of Moreh.