Shillong, March 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring safe and sustainable drinking water access to every household, as a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Centre under the Jal Jeevan Mission.The MoU was signed via video conference between the National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the Government of Meghalaya, in the presence of Sangma and Union Jal …
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Kohima, March 21 (IANS) A multi-cornered electoral contest is likely in the April 9 by-election to the Koridang Assembly constituency in Mokokchung district of Nagaland, with major political parties having already announced their candidates. After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally, the National People’s Party (NPP), the opposition Congress on Saturday announced its nominee for the crucial Assembly seat.Congress General Secretary (Organisation), K.C. Venugopal, said in a statement tha…
Shillong, March 13 (IANS) The district administration of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya has extended the curfew in Tura and across the district, while granting a six-hour relaxation on March 14 to allow residents to purchase essential items and attend to urgent needs, officials said on Friday. According to an official order issued by West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal on Friday, the curfew imposed under provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the alleged physical assault of a woman from Manipur by a group of boys in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area after she objected to lewd and racially abusive remarks. Observing that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights, the apex human rights body has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a deta…
Shillong, March 12 (IANS) Normalcy is gradually returning to Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after two days of unrest, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday visiting several affected areas and directing officials to immediately provide food assistance to residents impacted by the disturbances.During his visit, Sangma interacted with local residents and reviewed the ground situation in parts of the town that witnessed incidents of vandalism and arson.He also instructed t…
Shillong, March 11 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday appealed to citizens, particularly in the Garo Hills region, to maintain peace and calm amid rising tensions, as the state government decided to postpone the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). In a post on X, Sangma urged people to uphold law and order at what he described as a “critical juncture” and said the government would engage with political parties and stakeholders to ad…
Shillong, March 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday said that development projects worth more than Rs 5,000 crore are currently being implemented in South Garo Hills district, highlighting the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure and livelihood initiatives in the region.Sangma made the remarks while attending the “Our Magnificent Vision 2032 Meghalaya” programme held at the Sports Complex in Baghmara to commemorate eight years of the Meghalaya Democrat…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Four juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the alleged assault on a Manipuri woman and her transgender friend in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area, police said on Monday.According to the Delhi Police, the accused were apprehended during raids conducted in the area after the incident was reported within the jurisdiction of Malviya Nagar Police Station.Police officials said all four accused involved in the case are juveniles and have been taken into custody …
Shillong, March 8 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support and farmer welfare programmes.Sangma praised women for their resilience, determination and achievements across various fields, stating that their empowerment is essential for the overall progress of society.“Wishing all the incredible w…
Shillong, March 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Saturday that development works worth more than Rs 700 crore are currently underway to transform Tura into a modern and well-connected urban centre, while stressing the importance of community participation in maintaining civic discipline and cleanliness. Speaking after inaugurating the Nehru Ading Locality Beautification Project at Hawakhana in Tura, the Chief Minister added that the state government has been implementin…