A Hoolock Gibbon, locally known as 'Huro' in Garo language, died of electrocution at Gandrak locality in Upper Chandmari area of Tura in West Garo Hills on Saturday morning. The incident has led to anguish among the residents of the area, who accuse the MeECL and Forest Department of negligence despite repeatedly flagging the issue.

A·dokna bijoliko chu·onga gita watenggipa company-rangna pilak gro donggiparangko Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) chu·gimikkon gamaha aro gimik company-rangnan da·odipetde grorang dongjaha ine MeECL-ni Chairman-cum-Managing Director Pa Sanjay Goyal, Bristibaro u·iatangaha.

The Chairman also informed that the dues of all the generating companies are up to date.

Managing Director of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) Sanjay Goyal on Monday said with the improvement of water level in Umiam Reservoir, the load shedding in Shillong, Tura and Jowai towns has been further reduced to only 2 hours and for rest of the areas to 5 hours with effect from July 18.

In a tragic incident, a youth drowned at the Nongdiengngan MeECL Dam area in Meghalaya.

Managing Director of the Corporation Sanjay Goyal told reporters on Tuesday that it is a fact that there are certain issues about the determination of the tariff for certain categories of consumers.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the government will have to spend an additional Rs 300 crore to buy power if the present situation continues in the next 100 days.