The Dorbar Shnong of Mawsynram village has asserted that it will not succumb to any pressure and will continue to strictly prohibit worship inside the Mawjymbuin cave, as it is a designated tourist spot.
In a major development in the ongoing dispute regarding the banning of Hindu rituals in Meghalaya’s Mawjymbuin Cave in Mawsynram, the Hindu right-wing organization Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) has announced a temporary halt to its protests following an invitation from the Meghalaya government for discussions in Shillong on January 3, 2025.
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) chief Pyniaid Sing Syiem on Friday said the council is extending its full support to the decision taken by the Mawsynram Dorbar Shnong to not allow any religious activities inside the Mawjymbuin cave.
Shillong, Nov 15: India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meghalaya a•dokni sosibatsranggipa biap Mawsynram-o Automatic Weather Station (AWS)-ko songaha.
Ia Station-ko oprake on•aniara, IMD-ni a•songna dangdike on•ani...
In a significant milestone, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) installed an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) in Mawsynram, Meghalaya, the world’s wettest place.
The protest was held at Madan Malki, where leaders from the NPP, including former MLA Himalaya Muktan Shangpliang and MDC Alvinstone Sawkmie, delivered speeches
Replying in the Assembly, Sangma said that the Meghalaya Protection of Catchment Area Act, 1990 could not be implemented effectively as it does not provide any other mechanism for creation of catchment areas except through consent of the land owners which is extremely difficult to secure.
Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong, on Wednesday said the government is examining the proposal for creation of Mawsynram civil sub-division and new district in East Khasi Hills district.
This was informed by the organization before the Meghalaya High Court, which has directed the formation of a Committee to look into the management of the Mawjymbuin cave, during the hearing on the matter here on Wednesday.
