The state government is prepared to take strict action if it is found that medical negligence led to the death of a pregnant woman at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Jowai. Health Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh on Tuesday stated that disciplinary action would be taken against those found guilty once the inquiry report is submitted.
Shillong, June 7: The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU), Jowai Circle has sought the intervention of the District School Education Officer (DSEO) into challenges faced...
The state’s health department has taken strong cognizance on the recent death of a pregnant woman at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District and warned that appropriate disciplinary action against concerned personnel if the magisterial inquiry reveals that it was a case of ‘clinical negligence’.
Shillong, June 6: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) Shillong Circle on Friday met the Commissioner & Secretary in-charge Vijay Kumar Mantri requesting him to...
The Secretary, Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has informed that the MHRC has taken Suo Motu cognizance pertaining to the unfortunate death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child as appeared in the news item today “Jowai MCH under fire for pregnant woman’s death.”
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and the Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) have alleged gross medical negligence at the 100-Bedded Maternity and Children Hospital, Jowai, following the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child on Wednesday.
SHILLONG, MAY 27: The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) will stage a one-day sit-in-demonstration at Lad College in Jowai on Wednesday to protest against the...
The Shillong Cricket Association B (SCA-B) team clinched the title at the MCA U-16 Boys' Inter-District Tournament 2025 with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Tura District Cricket Association (TDCA) in the final held in Jowai on Wednesday. The tournament was organised by the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA).
The Dolloi of Jowai Elaka Puramon Kynjing on Wednesday assured to cancel the no objection certificate (NOC) issued for the proposed setting up of a coke plant within the jurisdiction of Wapungskur village in East Jaintia Hills besides issuing an order to the headman of Mookhep village to also immediately cancel the NOC issued by him to the OM OM Coke.
