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26 Nov

Night Curfew Imposed Along Bangladesh Border In Meghalaya District

Sonakshi SarkarENVIORMENT, Meghalaya

Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district administration has imposed a night curfew along the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border in the district to prevent entry of unwanted elements from across the border in view of the current situation in the neighbouring country. An order issued by District Magistrate Rosetta Mary Kurbah noted that the situation across the border has increased the likelihood of movement by unwanted elements, including members of proscribed militant groups, smugglers, and others involved in illegal activities. The administration stated that several portions of the border in East Khasi Hills remain porous and prone to infiltration by illegal migrants and individuals…

07 Nov

Nongstoin MCH Hospital to be inaugurated before Christmas

Mohini BarmanMeghalaya

As committed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad. K Sangma during the previously held CM-Connect programme at Nongstoin, the upgradation and operationalisation of the Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Hospital will be completed before Christmas. To move this commitment into execution, a spot review of the soon-to-be operational facility was conducted on Nov 6, 2025, led by Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, with senior officials from DHS(MCH&FW), the district administration, and the health department. The review team consisted of Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kharsohnoh, Director of Health Services (MCH & FW); Dr. E. War, Joint Director…

19 Jul

Gorkhas to get multipurpose hall, handloom hub in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Chairman of the Gorkha Development Council (GDC), Prem Tamang said that two important facilities, a Gorkha Multipurpose Complex Hall and a Gorkha Handloom Centre will soon be set up for the benefit of the community.Speaking exclusively to Echo of India, Tamang said that these projects are part of his long-term vision to serve the Gorkhas of Assam, a community he deeply cares for and feels responsible towards.Prem Tamang, who has been at the helm of the GDC since 2020, said that it is his “sole duty and responsibility” to work for the welfare of the Gorkhas of Assam. He believes…

17 Dec

In West Garo Hills, Meghalaya police seize fifteen overloaded Bhutanese trucks

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaMeghalaya police

Meghalaya Police stopped and arrested at least 15 Bhutanese vehicles for transporting too much cargo close to Rongsai in the West Garo Hills area. These cars were on their way to export boulders to Bangladesh. The regular weight violations by Bhutanese trucks, which frequently surpass 40–50 metric tonnes, have alarmed the locals. These vehicles kept overloading in spite of many warnings, seriously damaging infrastructure and roadways. A bridge at Hallidayganj broke recently as a result of the vehicles' excessive weight, highlighting the seriousness of the problem. The administration then temporarily stopped exporting goods via the AMPT road. But when the…

19 Nov

Students of NEHU persist with hunger strike, reject Acting VC’s appeal

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

As the hunger strike by protesting students of Meghalaya’s North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) entered its 15th day on November 19, Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Nirmalendu Saha urged the students to call off their protest, highlighting the detrimental effects on their health and well-being. The students, who have been agitating for over two weeks, are demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Professor Prabha Shankar Shukla, along with the Registrar, Deputy Registrar, and other university officials. In a heartfelt appeal, Prof. Saha assured the students that the administration is committed to safeguarding their education and welfare. “All decisions made during this phase are in…

26 Apr

Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited issued a shut down notice in Shillong and Upper Shillong areas on April 27

editor0 CommentsMeghalaya

Shillong, April 26: Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MPDCL) on Friday issued a notification stating that there will be no power supply at 132/33 KV Mawlai Grid Sub Station and 33/11 KV Sub Stations due to preventive maintenance work. On April 27 from 10 am to 4 pm in various areas. The affected areas include the whole of Mawprem, Lower Mawbah, Upper Mawbah, TB Hospital, Lummawbah, Lewduh, Mission and surrounding areas, Wahthabru, Sunny Hill, Lumdiengiri, Quallapaty, part of Jaiaw Langsnging, Garikhana, MES, Upper Lachumiere, Lama Villa, part of Lower Lachumiere, part of Laban, the whole of Oxford, Keating Road, part…

23 Mar

To commit illegal activities the HNLC is using latest technologies including social media to lure youths in the state

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Recently East Khasi Hills SP Rituraj Ravi today confirmed that the HNLC is using latest technologies including social media to lure youths to commit illegal activities in the state. Actually the SP however added that the Meghalaya police too have lastest technologies to deal with the Modus operandi of the HNLC. In fact asking youths not to fall prey to the tactics of HNLC, the SP said that those who are giving finance to HNLC are indulging in teror funding and Police would take action against such individuals. Actually the statement came from East Khasi Hills SP as the police…

22 Mar

At the Umiam Bridge in view of the ongoing retrofitting work MePGCL on Thursday announced restrictions on the movement of vehicles

editor0 CommentsMeghalaya

Recently The Meghalaya Energy Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL) on Thursday announced restrictions on the movement of vehicles for a period of eight days, starting from March 31, at the Umiam Bridge in view of the ongoing retrofitting work which is very essential. Actually the MePGCL had stated that there will be complete traffic blockage of the Umiam Bridge for a minimum of six hours from 8 am to 2 pm on March 31. They actually stated that after the work is completed, only ambulances will be allowed to ply. In fact one half of the road will be opened…

20 Mar

Recently a golf ball hit a car

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At a time when authorities are taking measures to open a park at Golf Link Road area, recently random playing of golf without proper management is raising safety concern among the general public. A golf ball reportedly hit a car belonging to a female government employee working at NEHU campus, completely cracking the front window shield and leaving the female driver injured and bleeding. This reportedly transpired at 10 am on March 12. Some players were reportedly playing at the site of the golf field where practicing the sport is not allowed. Actually when the matter was not brought to…

13 Mar

Recently a mild intensity earthquake hit western Meghalaya

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On Tuesday afternoon a mild-intensity earthquake hit western Meghalaya, an official said. The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 was detected at a depth of 5 km in West Garo Hills district at 2:27 pm, the official at the Regional Seismological Centre here said. Actually the tremors were felt across the state but there were no reports of loss of lives or damaged property. This is not very serious issue as this type of incident always happens and people need to know how to survive from it. Today it becomes very important for all people to know how to survive…