Khliehriat MLA and Cabinet Minister Kyrmen Shylla has called for a public hearing to decide on the introduction of railways in Jaintia Hills, stating that the issue should not be determined by the government or politicians alone but by the will of the people.
The Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) on Monday called for an indefinite strike as a mark of protest against the failure of the Coke Manufacturing Association (CMA) to comply with the demand for enhancing the rate of transportation of coke in Jaintia Hills region.
The Jaintia National Council (JNC) Western Zone has demanded the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) to immediate remove the headman belonging to Karbi community at Lakaroi village alleging that he was illegally appointed by the Assam government.
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla said that the people of Jaintia Hills should be allowed to take a decision on the railway issue without interference from outsiders.
Shillong, Feb 25: Violence erupted in East Jaintia Hills, after the declaration of election results, with alleged supporters of the Voice of the People...
Jowai, Feb 22: The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) has recorded 85.58 percent voter turnout after repoll was conducted peacefully in four polling...
Troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt on 6th January 2025, seizing contraband items worth ₹34.15 lakh. The confiscated items included sugar, liquor, blankets, garlic, cosmetic, medicine, all intended for illegal smuggling into Bangladesh.
The West Jaiñtia Hills Police on Tuesday arrested one D. Dkhar of Latyrke Village, East Jaiñtia Hills, for allegedly assaulting his 33-year-old wife at their residence in a village of West Jaintia Hills (WJH) till she became unconscious.
In its order passed after hearing a PIL on the matter, the bench comprising chief justice Indra Prasanna Mukherji and Justice W Diengdoh said, “The Amicus Curiae is directed to file a report by 28th February, 2025. The government will also file a report indicating the action taken and also responding to the report of the Amicus Curiae by 13th March, 2025.”
