On World Water Day, a small village in Meghalaya is demonstrating how local action can lead to meaningful change in water conservation and sustainable land management.
The inauguration was also attended by Law Minister M. Ampareen Lyngdoh, Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma, Justice H.S. Thangkhiew, Justice W. Diengdoh and Dadenggre MLA Rupa M. Marak.
Vice Chancellor (VC) of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Prof PS Shukla, has assured the faculty members of the university to finalize their Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for completing the process of promotions within few months.
Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills District has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the "ia ka Mynried" initiative. Spearheaded by the District Administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the initiative has successfully conducted winter camps across 11 educational institutions, impacting 1,826 students to date.
Angling tourism, often associated with sport fishing, is emerging as an alternative source of income for Meghalaya’s fish farmers. Traditionally reliant on fish farming alone, many farmers in the Garo Hills have started organizing fishing competitions and leasing out their ponds to recreational anglers.
Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, on Friday announced that the Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025 will soon be implemented to regulate vehicle parking on streets and roads across all urban areas of the state. According to him, the policy aims to address Shillong’s growing traffic congestion.
The Central Government has released the last instalment of scholarship amounting to ₹ 85.0779 Crore under the scheme 'Umbrella Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students for the Academic Session 2023-2024'.
The Laitkor Sub-Center Health and Wellness Center has been recognized as a Mercury-Free Center, marking a significant step in Meghalaya’s commitment to safer healthcare practices.
The state government has ordered keeping in abeyance the mandatory requirement of immunization for the issuance of birth certificates for a period of 2 months to facilitate immediate Aadhaar enrollment and ensure uninterrupted access to Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) benefits for all newborns.
A state-wide mock drill held in Meghalaya on Thursday brought to light a growing push for the inclusion of disaster management in the educational curriculum.
