Shillong, May 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said governance must remain responsive and closely connected to citizens, asserting that public feedback should continuously shape government decision-making.Addressing the CM Connect–Public Consultative Meet organised by the Department of Urban Affairs in collaboration with the Shillong Municipal Board at U Soso Tham Auditorium here, the Chief Minister described the initiative as a structured platform for continuous…
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Shillong, May 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, on Thursday flagged off a new fleet of police vehicles in Shillong, aimed at strengthening the operational preparedness, mobility, and emergency response capabilities of the state police force. The programme was held at the Police Officers’ Mess at Golflink in the presence of Director General of Police, Idashisha Nongrang, senior government officials, and police personnel.Officials informed that a total of 95 vehicles have bee…
Shillong, May 13 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday launched four major skill development initiatives aimed at strengthening employment, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities for the youth of the state. The initiatives were unveiled during Skillerate 2026 held at North-Eastern Hill University in Shillong. The programme was organised by the Department of Labour, Employment and Skill Development in collaboration with Skills Meghalaya and the Meghalaya State Skill…
Shillong, May 12 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the redevelopment of Tura town, with the state government planning projects worth nearly Rs 1,928 crore aimed at transforming the region’s infrastructure, tourism and urban facilities. The meeting, held in Shillong, was attended by Cabinet Ministers Timothy D. Shira and Sanbor Shullai, along with senior government officials.During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the prog…
Shillong, May 11 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday inaugurated a biochar plant at Umsli in Bhoirymbong, saying that improving farmers’ income remains one of the state government’s foremost priorities and that value addition to agricultural produce is essential for strengthening the rural economy.The biochar plant, set up at the Eastern Ri Bhoi Organic FPC Processing Plant in Ri Bhoi district, is being projected as a community-focused carbon removal initiative aimed a…
Kolkata/Agartala, May 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his counterparts Manik Saha (Tripura), Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh), Conrad K. Sangma (Meghalaya), Neiphiu Rio (Nagaland), Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim), and Yumnam Khemchand Singh (Manipur) attended the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari along with the Council of Ministers, which was held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to new Chief Mi…
Shillong, May 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday reaffirmed the state government’s vision of transforming Shillong into the “football capital of India” while launching the 2026 football season of the Shillong Sports Association. Launching the new season at the Shillong Sports Association Ground in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government was committed not only to strengthening sports infrastructure but also to creating opportunities for young footballers…
Shillong, May 6 (IANS) All recognised political parties in Meghalaya, except the Voice of the People Party (VPP), attended an all-party meeting convened by the state government on Wednesday to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Expert Committee on the State Reservation Policy.The meeting was chaired by senior Meghalaya government officials and focused on presenting the key observations, legal aspects and constitutional implications contained in the committee’s report.Speaking to r…
Shillong, May 6 (IANS) The Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, will organise the Shillong Literary Festival 2026 – New Delhi Prelude on May 8 and 9 at Bikaner House in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday.The two-day prelude event is being positioned as a curtain-raiser to the main Shillong Literary Festival and aims to celebrate literature, culture, dialogue and creative exchange while showcasing Meghalaya’s growing prominence as a cultural and creative hub.Launched…
Shillong, May 6 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that tourism in the hill state can succeed only when all stakeholders work together as part of a larger ecosystem, asserting that the government is focused on building Meghalaya into a globally recognised tourism destination. Addressing the “Empowerment of Tourism Champions of Meghalaya” programme at Orchid Lake in Umiam, Sangma said tourism cannot thrive through the efforts of the government or individual sta…