The challenges faced by women in active politics and the barriers to their participation were the central themes of a discussion between Meghalaya Cabinet Minister and MDA spokesperson Ampareen Lyngdoh and British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron during the latter's recent visit to Shillong.
In a bid to strengthen its tourism sector, the Meghalaya government has launched a "Land Bank" initiative aimed at facilitating the development of tourism infrastructure across the state. The project seeks to address the shortage of accommodation in key tourist destinations while promoting inclusive and sustainable growth.
In the mist-kissed hills of Meghalaya, a spice long shrouded in tradition has unveiled a fiery new identity. Farmers believed they were cultivating a variant of the familiar Piper longum, or long pepper, but groundbreaking research by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has revealed something extraordinary: a unique species now named Piper peepuloides.
In a high-stakes meeting to address rising concerns over drug trafficking, illegal migration, and increasing theft in Meghalaya, South Shillong legislator Sanbor Shullai has called for urgent and uncompromising measures.
Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, has pitched Meghalaya’s potential as a state with the perfect environment for not only high-value tourism but also various agri-based industries, positioning it as a green investment destination.
The Meghalaya State Rural Livelihood Society (MSRLS) successfully organized an SHG Loan Mela cum Gender Campaign Launch at the Multi-Facility Centre (MFC) in Ampati on Friday.
The state government is planning to set up three skill labs in the state to help students gain additional skills, learn nursing certificates, MBBS certificate or FB certificate.
Meghalaya has been recognised as a frontrunner in Public Distribution System (PDS) reforms, earning national acclaim during the launch of "Anna Chakra", an advanced supply chain optimisation tool.
Meghalaya is taking significant strides to bolster its infrastructure as the state prepares to host a series of high-profile international music events in the coming months.
