Meghalaya

Anti-CAB protests: Northeast boils as Citizenship Bill gets President's nod, turns Act

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by the Lok Sabha in midnight sitting little past on Monday.

4 hours ago

NE Students' Organisation demands implementation of ILP, NRC across NE states

The NSEO urged upon the Home Minister not to go ahead with the current amendment of the Citizenship Act but to respect the sentiments of the indigenous citizens of NE states.

11 days ago

95-year-old Meghalaya Church gutted, two killed

Built-in 1924, the fire broke out in the Church at about 3.30 a.m. and left the wooden structured place of worship totally gutted. Several houses adjacent to the Church were damaged due to the impact of blazing fire.

25 days ago

Govt may permit private sector companies to commercially mine coal post Diwali

Government sources said that draft rules, bid documents and agreements for commercial mining has been prepared and it would be finalised by the first week of November.

Oct 20, 2019

Army joins search for miners trapped in Meghalaya 'rat hole' [VIDEO]

Nearly 200 rescue personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indian Navy, Odisha Fire Service and state agencies are involved in the search-and-rescue operation.

Jan 29, 2019

SC stays Meghalaya HC order directing private airlines to begin flight operations from Umroi airport

The court was told that the airport was not ready for the landing of big aircraft and does not have fire-fighting facilities.

Dec 13, 2018

India, Bangladesh security forces to discuss border issues

The bi-annual meeting of the Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh is scheduled on Sunday. The two sides will discuss smuggling, illegal movement and work to resolve disputes over territories.

Jul 21, 2018

What is Meghalayan Age? Know about the new discovery in Earth's history

A new chapter in Earth's history has been discovered which the geologists have named as the Meghalayan Age.

Jul 20, 2018

Shillong: Petrol bomb hurled at office of Meghalaya Public Service Commission

Nobody was injured in the incident that occurred at around 8 am in the Horse Shoe Building on Tuesday.

Jul 10, 2018

CM Sarbananda Sonowal orders probe after two youths lynched in Assam

The CM has also condoled the victims' families, condemned the brutal incident and rushed the Additional Director General of Assam Police (Law and Order) Mukesh Agarwala to Dokmoka.

Jun 9, 2018

Khasi boy and Punjabi women: Fault lines emerge as Shillong fights slip into chaos

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma had held a high-level meeting with the home minister and requested locals to avoid violence and bring back peace and tranquillity in Shillong.

Jun 5, 2018

Shillong continues to remain tense after Khasi-Punjabi clash: Quick facts

Internet and mobile services will continue to remain suspended in Shillong over the clash between the indigenous tribes -- Khasi and Punjabi. Residents of the hill stations have also been asked to not spread rumours.

Jun 3, 2018

Meghalaya: MBOSE announces SSLC, HSSLC (Arts) 2018 result date, where to check online

Students who appeared for MBOSE class SSLC (class 10) and HSSLC (class 12) (Arts) examinations can check their results online. The SSLC exams were held from March 7 to March 19, and the HSSLC exams were conducted from March 6 to March 29.

May 21, 2018

Who is Conrad Sangma? National People's Party chief sworn in as Meghalaya CM [Video]

Conrad Sangma will be sworn in as the chief minister of Meghalaya on Tuesday, March 6, and it has been said that he will not have a deputy.

Mar 6, 2018

New Governors appointed to five states, including Tamil Nadu

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday appointed new governors for five states, including Tamil Nadu. Read to know more.

Sep 30, 2017

Meghalaya: Husband arrested for sharing wife's intimate videos on social media, porn site

A government official in Shillong has been arrested for sharing wife's intimate pictures, videos on social media, and also for uploading them on porn site.

Aug 27, 2017

Mouthwatering Northeast dishes you should try at least once

Assamese meal is considered incomplete without the local favourite Khar.

Aug 27, 2017

Delhi Golf Club accepts mistake, orders disciplinary action against staff who asked Meghalaya woman to leave over Khasi dress

Tailin Lyngdoh, an elderly governess from Meghalaya, was allegedly told to leave the Delhi Golf Club for wearing a traditional Khasi dress, which the staff believed was a 'maid's uniform'.

Jun 27, 2017

Love rains? Here are 5 breathtaking monsoon destinations in India that are a must-visit

If you do not mind the puddles and instead enjoy that smell of the earth and cold winds we suggest you pack your bags, put on those raincoats and take a trip to these lush green and amazing locales.

Jun 17, 2017

If BJP can succeed with uniform tax regime, why is it struggling with uniform agriculture or cattle policy?

The BJP has become a party of personalities today and has little tradition of discussions and debates that could help it come up with uniform solutions for issues like waiving off farmers' loan or ban on beef.

Jun 12, 2017