In a significant milestone, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) installed an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) in Mawsynram, Meghalaya, the world’s wettest place.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to preserving its natural resources, particularly its vast forest cover, while reinforcing the importance of community involvement and regional collaboration in addressing environmental challenges.
In his address, Chief Minister Sangma expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for selecting Shillong as the venue for the summit, marking the first aviation event of its kind in Northeast India. He emphasized that Shillong’s terrain makes it particularly suited for small aircraft and helicopter travel, which are crucial for local socio-economic activities.
Informing this after a state level meeting of the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) on Thursday, Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh announced the government’s decision to install vehicle scanning machines at Ri Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills districts, which are two entry points to the state of Meghalaya within the next six months.
The senior men selection committee of the Meghalaya Cricket Association has named an unchanged squad for the fifth match of the U-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy match against Railways, which will be played from Friday at the latter's home ground in Rajkot, Gujarat.
As the scenic Umiam Lake prepares to host Meghalaya's first seven-star hotel, the state is also exploring new avenues to connect its stunning landscapes to the world.
Government of India with the support of the Government of Meghalaya, Pawan Hans Ltd and FICCI is organizing the 6th Edition of Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit on Thursday, November 14 in Shillong
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The Meghalaya Forest Department is reaching out to Nokmas, the traditional village leaders, to assist in spotting elephants as part of the state’s upcoming synchronized elephant estimation program.
After calling on the social welfare minister Paul Lyngdoh at his office chamber, Kharshiing said that the state government is keen to fight the drug menace through the DREAM to ensure a drug free Meghalaya