Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan visits Northeast India, emphasizes discipline and national integrationVice-President C P Radhakrishnan visited Imphal and Moirang during his Northeast tour. He paid homage at the Indian National Army Museum an...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Schools closed tomorrow, August 28? Check state-wise Raksha Bandhan, rain holiday listSchools holiday tomorrow, August 28: Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, with schools in several states set to observe a holida...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against uranium mining, processingMeghalaya's Assembly adopted a resolution opposing uranium mining and processing facilities. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tabled the resolu...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
95% of women in rural areas of Meghalaya part of Self Help Groups: Meghalaya CMMeghalaya is championing organic farming, with 95% of rural women now in Self Help Groups. The state is investing in infrastructure and pro...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
Meghalaya signs MoUs with 12 institutions to boost rural entrepreneurship under PMJVMMeghalaya's Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) have partnered with 12 institutions to enhance rural entrepreneurship under the Pradhan Mantri J...
26 Jul, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
Meghalaya's Van Dhan Vikas Kendras sign MoUs to boost rural empowermentMeghalaya's rural empowerment summit, held on July 25, 2025, featured MoUs with 12 institutions to bolster Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) t...
25 Jul, 2025, 08.40 PM IST
Sitharaman backs Meghalaya's efforts to get UNESCO recognition for living root bridgesNirmala Sitharaman supports Meghalaya's bid for UNESCO recognition of its living root bridges. She visited Siej village and praised the com...
13 Jul, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma stresses importance of documenting customary & tribal lawsSangma, inaugurated the National Law University (NLU) at the temporary campus located in Mayurbhanj Complex, Shillong. The ceremony witness...
09 Jul, 2023, 12.51 AM IST
Matrilineal but still patriarchal: Meghalaya women yearn for control in politicsChildren get their mother's last name, husbands move into their wives homes and youngest daughters inherit family property. But with only f...
13 Feb, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April, governor BD Mishra"As part of the G20 programme, Shillong will be hosting the Space-20 program on April 17-18," Mishra said, addressing the Republic Day para...
26 Jan, 2023, 06.18 PM IST
TMC to release election manifesto for Meghalaya pollsThe party promised that it will ensure that the reins of the state are not surrendered to external forces. An expert committee will be set ...
24 Jan, 2023, 06.13 PM IST
Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges vying for tag of UNESCO World Heritage SiteMeghalaya's Jingkieng Jri (Living Root Bridge) are trailblazers that not only highlight the symbiotic relationship between Nature and human...
22 Dec, 2021, 12.25 AM IST
Meghalaya approves policy on seat reservation for women in village employment councilsThe policy entails, position of the Secretary of VEC will be reserved for women members in all VECs on a rotational basis. Adult women who ...
08 Aug, 2020, 01.18 AM IST
Meghalaya CM meets Rajnath Singh asks him to reconsider the Citizenship Amendment billSangma led a six-member party delegation including BJP leaders to home minister in New Delhi. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga also expre...
19 Jan, 2019, 07.53 AM IST
- Take balanced approach on draft Tenancy Bill: Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma
The chief minister said the Tenancy Bill should be able to "strike a balance between the needed growth of the state and the security of the...
01 Nov, 2013, 08.58 PM IST
- Third tribal commission soon to formulate new legislation to protect tribal land
Centre will soon appoint a commission to formulate a new legislation to protect tribal land. The move is seen as a measure to develop triba...
06 Jul, 2012, 02.45 AM IST