Jaintia Hills emerge as a vital sanctuary as scientists discover soil health is as important as insect prey for the endangered species' survival ROOPAK GOSWAMI SHILLONG,...

Large stretches of East and West Jaintia Hills continue to suffer from weak mobile signals and patchy network coverage, according to a new assessment by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which found significant coverage gaps across all major telecom operators in the region.

Khliehriat, May 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday laid the foundation stones for four major road infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹488...

The Jaintia Coal Owners, Miners, Suppliers & Workers Association (JCOMSWA) has asked the Meghalaya government to initiate coordinated action with the Autonomous District Councils and the Government of India to open “lawful pathways for regulated, safe, and environmentally responsible coal mining by the indigenous tribal landowners” of East and West Jaintia Hills.

Pynksan ia ka jingithuh ka Supreme Court ia ka hok longtrai ki riewlum ka Jylla ia ki marpoh khyndew Shillong, Jymmang 14 : Ka Jaintia...

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar on Friday said the government is examining a request from Jaintia Hills truckers to waive off penalties and fees on vehicle documents, and will extend relief “as per law” where possible.

JNC seeks exemption from the MMDR Act, saying it does not suit Jaintia Hills’ coal seams and has stalled mining and livelihoods.

Police in West Jaintia Hills recover two stolen scooties and detain five persons, including four minors, following swift action on theft complaints.

A study by researchers from Mizoram University and collaborating institutions has flagged alarming levels of climate vulnerability among smallholder farmers in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills, linking rising temperatures and weak adaptive capacity to declining agricultural productivity and rural distress.

UDP legislator from Khliehriat and former cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla has emphasized the need for the government to allow traditional coal mining to continue with certain modifications and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address livelihood and environmental concerns.