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Meghalaya govt awaiting official word from Assam to fix border talks date: Sniawbhalang Dhar

SHILLONG, JULY 6: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Monday said Meghalaya is awaiting formal communication from Assam on the reconstitution of its regional...

FCRA 2026: Why Meghalaya’s churches are worried

The proposed amendments go far beyond regulating foreign donations; they could fundamentally change how thousands of church-run schools, hospitals and social welfare organisations across the country operate.

A sticker on the door is helping save mothers’ lives in Meghalaya

Colour-coded 'Husiar Ko Kmie' tool turns every home into an early warning system for high-risk pregnancies in Ri-Bhoi.

Meghalaya CM leads church delegation to Amit Shah over FCRA concerns

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday led a delegation of senior church and community leaders to New Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the Centre to address concerns over the implementation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

How South Garo Hills district brought maternal deaths down to zero

In a remarkable public health achievement, Meghalaya's remote South Garo Hills district has recorded zero maternal deaths for eight consecutive months—from October 2025 to May 2026—despite being the state's most geographically challenging district. The success comes amid an 83 per cent reduction in the district's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), significantly outpacing Meghalaya's overall 55 per cent decline.

NorthEast United FC launches ‘The Sound of the Hills’ to spotlight Northeast’s music and culture

Indian Super League (ISL) club NorthEast United FC has unveiled "The Sound of the Hills," a new visual identity and cultural campaign aimed at celebrating the rich musical traditions and artistic heritage of Northeast India.

Kaziranga bids farewell to Joymala, the gentle giant that guarded its wild heart

She spent 34 years protecting Kaziranga's UNESCO World Heritage wilderness, carrying forest guards through floods, dense grasslands and anti-poaching patrols. In death, Joymala, the...

Tiger numbers quadruple in Assam’s Nameri Reserve, rise from 3 to 12 in three years

Guwahati, July 5: Assam's Nameri Tiger Reserve has recorded a fourfold increase in its tiger population, with the number of big cats rising from...

Meghalaya transport project nears finish line, World Bank flags major gains

Meghalaya's ambitious World Bank-funded transport project is entering its final stretch, with most road works completed and the remaining package nearing completion, while the state has already surpassed several key targets on road connectivity, travel time reduction and road maintenance.

Bishop George Mamalassery remembered on 2nd death anniversary; Bust unveiled, road dedicated in his honour

Tura, July 4: The Diocese of Tura on Saturday commemorated the second death anniversary of the late Most Rev. George Mamalassery with the unveiling...

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