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2 found dead after anti-CAA rally in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hill district: Police
The government has instructed all senior police officers in the state to remain alert and intensify patrolling in their respective jurisdictions to prevent any further escalation of the matter
Published on Mar 28, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Yogi speaks to Meghalaya CM over U.P. man’s kidnapping
Akhilesh Singh of Lucknow works as a heavy vehicle mechanic in a construction company in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya from where he was kidnapped
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 05:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Meghalaya to go to polls in first phase on April 19
Meghalaya has two Lok Sabha seats, Shillong and Tura, and they are currently held by Vincent H Pala of the Indian National Congress and Agatha Sangma of the National People’s Party
Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:26 AM IST
Meghalaya: Suspected smuggler killed in BSF firing near Indo-Bangla border
A suspected sugar smuggler was shot dead by security forces in Meghalaya near the Indo-Bangladesh border, with his accomplice injured in the firing.
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Meghalaya: Century-old Shillong Bar Association building gutted in massive fire
According to building chowkidar Bhola Yadav, the fire was detected by his daughter around 10.15pm. She alerted Yadav, who then immediately called the fire and emergency services. However, by the time they reached, the building was already gutted
Published on Feb 25, 2024 05:55 PM IST
Meghalaya: Minor boy allegedly killed, body dumped in garden; two arrested
Police said the incident took place in the Umtyngar village last week on February 18. The boy was allegedly murdered for stealing a liquor bottle
Published on Feb 24, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Ahead of LS polls, voters in Meghalaya receive ‘multiple’ electoral cards
While some have got two, there are instances when either a fresh voter or an enrolled one making a correction or alteration has got their cards more than three times
Published on Feb 11, 2024 12:36 PM IST
Coal generates revenue for Meghalaya, but at what cost
It remains to be seen what the government aims to do to tackle the coal menace that has already claimed the lives of miners and destroyed ecological cover
Published on Jan 30, 2024 06:16 PM IST
AISHE report: Top 10 states with maximum student enrollment
The total enrollment saw an increase of 18.87 lakh which corresponds to a 4.6% hike in comparison to the 2020-21 report figures.
Published on Jan 30, 2024 05:33 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Tableaux by states and UTs put heritage and women empowerment at the forefront
28 tableaux — including depictions of Ram Lalla, cherry blossoms in Meghalaya & women empowerment — showcased India's diverse culture at Republic Day parade.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 01:42 AM IST
Abhya Adlakha, New Delhi
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lays foundation stone for 3 road projects to connect New Shillong Township
CM Conrad K Sangma said, "It's not only about the New Shillong city that needs to improve, but we also need to make the existing Shillong city better." The event marked a pivotal step towards the aim of enhancing connectivity and fostering sustainable urban growth in the region.
Published on Jan 25, 2024 03:17 PM IST
ANI |
Meghalaya is not ruled from here, but from Delhi: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul entered Meghalaya from Morigaon side of Assam after he was not allowed to proceed towards a shrine in Nagaon
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Raj Bhawan celebrates foundation day of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura
The vibrant cultures of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura took centre stage as the foundation day celebrations were held at the Punjab Raj Bhawan here on Sunday.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya celebrate 52nd Statehood Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the three northeastern states-- Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur-- wishing prosperity, harmony and progress
Published on Jan 21, 2024 08:44 PM IST
President Murmu, PM Modi wish Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya on statehood day
The three Northeast states became full-fledged states in 1972, under the North-Eastern Region Re-Organisation Act, 1971.
Published on Jan 21, 2024 10:51 AM IST
ANI |
"Bearers of rich cultural heritage": President Murmu extends greetings to Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on statehood day
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her greetings to the people on the statehood days of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur.
Published on Jan 21, 2024 10:18 AM IST
ANI |
Why HNLC’s threat to withdraw from peace talks will impact Meghalaya
The proscribed rebel outfit seeks to separate Meghalaya from “non-indigenous outsiders” to protect Khasi youth interests — their gamble is an audacious one
Published on Jan 08, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma plays Iron Maiden’s Wasted Years on guitar. Watch
An individual reacted to Meghalaya CM playing Iron Maiden’s Wasted Years on guitar and wrote, “Superb. You rocked the stage, sir.”
Published on Dec 28, 2023 06:31 PM IST
Shillong Archdiocese permits priests to bless same-sex couples
The latest ruling, building upon the Pope’s opening to blessing same-sex couples, specifies that such blessings should not be part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor should they coincide with civil Unions
Published on Dec 23, 2023 03:37 PM IST
Class 10 dropout rate at 20.6 pc in 2021-22, over 29 lakh students failed
The Union Education Minister informed that 1,89,90,809 students appeared for the Class 10 examination in 2022, of which 29,56,138 students failed.
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 12:17 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Meghalaya Women's helpline number received over 36,000 calls: Minister
Meghalaya Women's helpline number received over 36,000 calls: Minister
Published on Nov 29, 2023 05:37 PM IST
PTI |
Meghalaya plans small museum at old Assembly building for heritage tourism
Meghalaya eyeing heritage tourism in Shillong and other cities, plans to have small museum at old Assembly building: CM Sangma
Published on Nov 22, 2023 03:02 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shillong
Fresh clash along Meghalaya-Assam border; additional forces rushed
The clash comes months after chief ministers of the two states in May initiated the second phase of talks to resolve disputes in the six remaining areas along the 884.9 km inter-state border
Published on Sep 27, 2023 04:43 PM IST
Gold worth over ₹1 cr smuggled from Bangladesh seized by Customs in Meghalaya
Customs officials said that they have also arrested three persons, including a woman, in connection with the gold smuggling
Published on Sep 24, 2023 07:09 PM IST
Meghalaya: Customs seize gold worth over ₹1 crore smuggled from Bangladesh
The sleuths, responding swiftly to credible intel that a sizable quantity of gold of foreign origin smuggled through the Indo-Bangladesh border of Meghalaya would be transported in a vehicle to Guwahati, intercepted a Mahindra XUV500 SUV on September 23, at Jhalupara, Shillong
Published on Sep 24, 2023 05:55 PM IST
Science teacher, motor mechanic instructor from Meghalaya among national awardees
Madhav Singh, a science teacher at Alpha English HS School, will be sharing the dias with Timothy Jones Dhar, a motor vehicle teacher at ITI Shillong
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 04:45 PM IST
Excess baggage: Tour the newest traumatised hotspots on India’s domestic circuit
In Hanle, Cherrapunji, the Valley of Flowers, the numbers are getting more dramatic, the impact more severe. Take a tour, and see which destinations are next.
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 04:46 PM IST
Why Meghalaya plans to stay away from Palm Oil plantations
State governments, along with oil palm processing companies, held a oil palm plantation drive from July 25 to August 12
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Meet Meghalaya's Brian D Kharpran who found special mention on Mann ki Baat
PM Modi addressed the 104th episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’ show on Sunday.
Published on Aug 27, 2023 01:53 PM IST
Nisha Anand | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Mudslide blocks Sonapur tunnel in Meghalaya: Police
Mudslide blocks Sonapur tunnel in Meghalaya, traffic to Tripura, Mizoram, Barak valley cut off: Police
Published on Aug 26, 2023 03:24 PM IST
PTI |