Meghalaya government has declared that all state government offices, revenue and magisterial courts, as well as educational institutions in the East Khasi Hills district will remain closed on April 7, 2025, on account of Shad Suk Mynsiem, one of the major festivals of the Khasi community.

The Government of Meghalaya convened a meeting on Saturday through the office of the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District to discuss the proposal for establishing an 'Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility' in Nonghali. Stakeholders from adjoining districts, including East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, and Ri-Bhoi were present.

As part of the state-wide initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Watershed Development Component (WDC) 2.0, the Watershed Yatra was successfully conducted on Friday at Mawan Village, Mylliem C&RD Block in East Khasi Hills.

East Khasi Hills district administration on Friday promulgated Section 163 BNSS prohibiting illegal gambling and other illegal activities at Lum Shyllong (Shillong Peak) and also illegal collection of fees (entry/parking) from the public at Lum Shyllong (Shillong Peak) during the New Year celebration.

Kyiek Mukhim, a veteran nurse and midwife, who successfully assisted in over 1000 childbirths in the remote Kharang area of East Khasi Hills, passed away on Monday. She was 88 years old.

Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills and Returning Officer of Shillong parliamentary constituency SC Sadhu on Monday reiterated that victory processions and rallies should not disturb law and order during the counting of votes.

East Khasi Hills district administration has revoked its order prohibiting taking out of victory processions and rallies in the entire district during the counting of votes for the general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha on June 4.

Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District SC Sadhu on Wednesday said elaborate arrangements have been made for the purpose of counting of votes for the general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha on June 4.

SC Sadhu, the Returning Officer for the Shillong Parliamentary seat and Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District, emphasized stringent enforcement of Section 144 on the upcoming counting day.

Security has been beefed up in the state capital as well as in the different district headquarters following frequent arson attacks on government properties including police stations.