Lyngdoh told reporters that the state Assembly had adopted a resolution recommending very strongly for inclusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.

In order to give a further boost to the tourism sector, Lyngdoh also announced the government’s decision to bring some of the major projects which include Orchid Lake Resort, Polo Orchid Shillong under the joint venture mode and said there will be signing of agreement between the government and private players based on their expertise in hospitality and tourism.

Ia niamko dingtangatna nangenga ine janapatengon, Home Minister-ni tom•e chanchirimaniko ong•atani ja•man ia niamko dingtangattainaba gnang ine Lyngdoh, an•tangni ka•dongchakenganiko parakataha.

For the first time, the state government has decided to constitute a three-member Advisory Board to deal with cases of repeat drug trafficking offenders.

Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday informed that the Commissioner & Secretary of the department is heading the search committee for selection of eligible persons for appointment as new chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW).

The anti-narcotic task force (ANTF) in South West Khasi Hills (SWKH) District has allegedly failed to make any arrest against drug traffickers operating in the district.

Khasi Hills a•jarango drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko jakkalani aro badingsrukanirang batroroenganichi songsalo neng•nikanirangko chagrongna nangtokengani gimin Sombar salo, Khasi Students Union (KSU) South West Khasi Hills aro Mawkyrwat unit-ni dilgiparang, Meghalaya a•dokni Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh-ko grongenba, ia jolrango drugs jakkalani aro badinganirangko champengatchina didiangaha.

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said that the roster system will be implemented prospectively.

“I came to know about my removal from the press only and after two press statements I got a show cause notice from the government. After that clarification from the Board, he (Paul) is still adamant to give that press statement which is incorrect,” Toi told reporters.

Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government will appoint someone ‘non-political’ as the new chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW).