Replying to a short duration discussion in the Assembly, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday said tourism is one of the cornerstones of Meghalaya’s economy with around 50,000 people in the state directly or indirectly depending on the sector for their livelihoods.
Meghalaya has witnessed an alarming increase of drug users from 2 lakh to 3 lakh even as the state government has earmarked Rs 50 crore to combat the trafficking of drugs and setting up of more rehabilitation centres in the state.
The process of rehabilitating over 200 hawkers and street vendors have started in order to make Khyndailad a ‘pedestrian zone’ and a ‘music hub’ – to attract and welcome tourists and visitors to Shillong, also known as the music capital of India.
SHILLONG, AUG 13: Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday informed that the department will recommend a fresh name for appointment of new chairperson...
Shillong, Aug 6: Meghalaya Arts and Culture Minister, Paul Lyngdoh, Bangladesh a•songni Dhaka songjinmao donggipa Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC)-o tarie donenggipa Khasi jatrangoni,...
Meghalaya Arts and Culture Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday evening confirmed that the statue of U Tirot Sing Syiem – the legendary Khasi freedom fighter, has been destroyed at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Meghalaya government has urged professionals and students working and studying abroad to register with the government portal while assuring details will be kept confidential.
Shillong, Aug 2: Sukrobar sal Meghalaya sorkari, Meghalaya Identification Registration Safety and Security of Migrant Workers Act 2020-ko taridapahani gimin ia niamko pe•giparang da•ode...
Despite recording a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting Meghalaya with over 18 lakh footfalls as on date, the state is however faced with a huge gap between demand and supply of vehicles to cater to the growing demand.
Shillong, July 18: Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government would like ensure that a world class ropeway project is installed...
