Meghalaya government has decided to intensify its efforts to combat the menace of drug trafficking by have a dedicated Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF).
Meghalaya Government has approved the installation of 100 public convenience facilities across the state, with a focus on enhancing areas of tourist interest.
The Meghalaya state government has announced that an additional 16-17 acres of land is needed to expand Shillong Airport, following a recent survey report. This land will support the runway extension and essential safety zones required for accommodating larger aircraft.
Following the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) approval to PA Sangma International Medical College of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), to begin MBBS courses, Meghalaya Government has decided to soon come up with an Act for operationalisation of medical colleges in the state. The Act will regulate operations of government as well as private medical colleges in the state.
The Meghalaya government has moved forward with the operationalization of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), instituting a new budgetary scheme to support its implementation.
Addressing media persons, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang said, “To ensure there is no escalation of law and order in the state as well as in Ri Bhoi and East Khasi Hills, we have decided that we will write from the government to the Airport Authority of India to deny them landing facility for their flight tomorrow.”
Speaking at a FICCI Roundtable for North-Eastern region’, held under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, on the ‘Roadmap for Making Cancer Care Affordable and Accessible in India’,Mr Sampath Kumar, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Meghalaya said the state government has launched the Cancer Mission, a screening-based program focused on early detection and prevention and already screened individuals over 30 years of age in Khasi District.