Shillong, Dec 3: Nongthymmai legislator and Meghalaya TMC President, Charles Pyngrope, has expressed his concerns over the growing drug menace in the state, emphasizing...

South Shillong Legislator Sanbor Shullai has announced the formation of a dedicated committee to address the escalating drug problem in the region.

Shillong, Sept 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday affirmed that the Meghalaya government is working relentlessly to tackle the growing drug menace...

The Superintendent of Police (SP) of East Khasi Hills, Sylvester Nongtnger, on Tuesday informed that between 2019 and April 2024, a total of 250 cases have been registered, resulting in the arrest of 485 individuals in the district. He said despite the rise in drug menace in East Khasi Hills, the police remain committed to combating drug-related crimes in the district.

Over 60 dorbar shnongs of greater Shillong have unanimously agreed to constitute the village defence parties (VDPs) for assisting the government in the fight against the drug menace in the state.

The fund under the DREAM project was released and handed over by the Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh to the functionaries of the Mawlai Town Dorbar at his office chamber.

Announcing this after chairing a meeting with representatives of over 10 dorbar shnongs under West Shillong constituency here on Tuesday, Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh said that issues relating to instances where witnesses having to turn up in court several times year after year have become a big deterrent for the participation of the community.

Leaders from SAFF attended the meeting, which was held at the Secretariat in the minister's chamber.

In a Tweet, he said, "Exemplary efforts of Assam Police in combating the drug menace are highly appreciated. Keep up the good work!"