Shillong, July 27 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has approved the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, introducing financial incentives of up to Rs 25,000 and a complete waiver of vehicle registration charges to encourage the adoption of electric mobility across the state, officials said on Monday. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Announcing the Cabinet’s decision, Cabinet Minister Marcuise N. Marak said the policy is aimed at promoting envir…
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Imphal, July 24 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K. Sangma on Friday held a meeting in Imphal and discussed ways to strengthen inter‑state cooperation, promote development and enhance initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and harmony. A senior official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Khemchand Singh warmly received Sangma at the Chief Minister’s bungalow at Babupara, where the two leaders held a cordial meeting. “The leader…
Shillong, July 23 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the government remained committed to ensuring equitable development across all districts by supporting locally identified priorities, asserting that the CM’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF) has become an important instrument for addressing the immediate developmental needs of communities across the state. Speaking after distributing sanction letters under the CMSDF at his official residence here, CM Sangma said …
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Central government has unveiled a Rs 175.45‑crore integrated development mission to position Meghalaya’s Geographical Indication (GI)‑tagged Lakadong turmeric as a globally recognised premium product, while substantially enhancing farmers’ incomes and expanding cultivation in the state over the next five years, officials said on Tuesday. The Meghalaya Lakadong Turmeric Integrated Development Mission was launched by Union Minister for Development of North Eas…
Shillong, July 21 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday directed officials to expedite the construction and expansion of Meghalaya Houses across major Indian cities, stressing that the facilities should function as a “home away from home” for the state’s residents travelling outside the state. Chairing a virtual review meeting with the General Administration Department (GAD) and senior officials, Sangma assessed the progress of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects r…
Shillong, July 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday announced that all schools and colleges across the state will remain closed on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final without worrying about attending classes the following morning. In a video message posted on social media, Sangma said the state government had decided to declare a holiday for all educational institutions in recognition of Meghalaya’s deep-rooted passion for football.“The go…
Shillong, July 18 (IANS) Stressing that governance must always remain people‑centric and responsive, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said every citizen deserves to be heard and development should reach every village, as he inaugurated the CM Connect Centre at Sohiong C&RD Block and unveiled development projects worth over Rs 146 crore. Addressing a public gathering at Mawtap Pyllun Ground, Sangma described the CM Connect programme as more than a government initiative,…
Shillong/Kohima, July 18 (IANS) The National People’s Party (NPP) on Saturday expressed concern over the alleged repeated poaching of its elected representatives by the Naga People’s Front (NPF), a constituent of Nagaland’s opposition-less United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government, and termed the trend detrimental to healthy democratic politics. The NPP, the dominant party in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, expressed its displeasure an…
Shillong, July 17 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has announced that it would bring a resolution in the State Assembly to formally oppose and prohibit uranium mining, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma asserting that his government has never given its approval for such activities in the state. The announcement on Thursday comes amid renewed speculation and media reports over the possibility of uranium mining in Meghalaya, particularly in uranium-rich areas of the state.Clarifying the state gov…
Shillong, July 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the ambitious infrastructure projects coming up in the New Shillong Township are laying the foundation for the state’s future, asserting that investments in modern administrative, commercial and sports infrastructure would improve governance, generate employment and enhance the quality of life of the people. Reviewing the progress of key projects under construction in New Shillong, Sangma directed all executing ag…