Meghalaya’s cement manufacturers have told the state government that the 16-day strike called by the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) between October 27 and November 11 severely disrupted movement of cement and clinker from the Jaintia Hills cluster, and that a steep increase in freight rates sought by the trucker associations could unsettle the state’s construction economy at a time when the industry is still recovering from the disruption.
The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has expressed regret over the ongoing protest staged by the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) against unpaid transportation rates by cement factories.
Shillong, Oct 7: As part of its Save Jaintia Mission, the Jaintia National Council (JNC) has demanded a new framework which would enable small-scale...
Kiang Nangbah Government College, one of the premier educational institutions of Jaiñtia Hills, celebrated its 59th Foundation Day on Saturday with Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Congress president and former Shillong MP Vincent H Pala met Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma, urging the urgent upgradation of the DSSH Road to National Highway status.
Shillong, July 22: Jaintia Hills a·jao dal·batsranggipa maniani Behdienkhlam ba Raij Tuber-ni Behdienkhlam maniani Mongolbar salo name matchotaha.
East Jaintia Hills a·ja, Tuber Kmaichnong-ni Biar...
Shillong, July 22: The biggest Behdieñkhlam of Jaiñtia Hills, the Behdieñkhlam of Raij Tuber concluded on Tuesday the Biar Aitnar of Tuber Kmaichnong, East...
The state government has submitted before the Meghalaya High Court an inquiry report into allegations of illegal mining of limestone in the Jaintia Hills region by Amrit Cement Industries Limited.
Shillong, July 9: Olivia Dkhar from Khahnar, East Jaiñtia Hills, received a warm and celebratory welcome on her return to Jaiñtia Hills this evening,...
