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Meghalaya’s B. Kyrmenskhem Lyngdoh nominated for prestigious mountaineering course

Shillong, Mar 31: The Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association (MeSCMA) has nominated B Kyrmenskhem Lyngdoh of Upper Lumparing to attend the Basic Mountaineering...

Activist seeks amendment to ADC election rules to protect indigenous representation

A social activist from West Garo Hills has urged Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to amend the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951, flagging concerns over the dilution of indigenous tribal representation in Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).

Informed citizens central to Viksit Bharat, says ADG at Jowai Varta

SHILLONG, MAR 30: A media workshop - Varta on Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB - GRAM G) was...

JSU urges Meghalaya Governor to back national anti-discrimination law

The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) on Monday sought the intervention of Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar for urging the Centre to enact a comprehensive National Anti-Discrimination Law to curb racial abuse and violence against people from Northeast India.

Ri-Tyngkai Festival 2026 concludes in Ri-Bhoi, celebrating rural youth talent

The Ri-Tyngkai Festival 2026 concluded peacefully after bringing together rural youth and community leaders in Mawlong village, Ri-Bhoi district. The event was organised by Hid Foundation Shillong in collaboration with Seng Samla Shnong Mawlong to provide a platform for young people and children to showcase their talents.

Meghalaya and the PNG Question: Opportunity or Risk?

A quiet energy transition is underway across India, and at its core is Piped Natural Gas (PNG) — a fuel that promises convenience, safety, and a cleaner future. From the bustling kitchens of Delhi to the high-rise apartments of Mumbai, PNG has already reshaped how urban India cooks and consumes energy. Now, the question turns to the hills: is Meghalaya ready to embrace this shift, or are the risks too significant to overlook?

Himalayan black bear cub rescued in Arunachal’s Deomali Division

A one-month-old Himalayan black bear cub was successfully rescued by the Deomali Forest Division from Borduria village under the Deomali subdivision in Arunachal Pradesh.

PM Modi highlights Northeast’s Role in clean energy, culture and community initiatives in Mann Ki Baat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spotlighted the growing contribution of the Northeast in India’s development journey, citing examples from the region in clean energy adoption, cultural preservation and community-led initiatives during his 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat.

Two killed, several injured in explosion at scrap dealer’s shop in Assam’s Jorhat

Guwahati, March 28: Two persons were killed and several others injured in a powerful explosion at a scrap dealer’s shop in the Rajamaidam New...

4 killed, including child, as vehicle plunges into gorge in Arunachal’s Anjaw

Dibrugarh, March 28: Four persons, including a four-year-old child, lost their lives while three others sustained injuries after a vehicle plunged into a gorge...

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