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…
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Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth, who is on a visit to the Eastern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of the Tezpur-based IV Corps, also known as the Gajraj Corps, on Thursday.Over the last two days, he has visited the headquarters of the XXXIII Corps, or Trishakti Corps, in Sukna and the III Corps (Spear Corps) in Dimapur.The Gajraj Corps is entrusted with the security of Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. Gen Seth met top commanders and …
Shillong, July 15 (IANS) The North Eastern Council (NEC) has sanctioned more than Rs 13.58 crore for a series of development projects in Meghalaya during May and June this year, covering key sectors such as healthcare, education, road infrastructure, renewable energy and community development, officials said on Wednesday.A senior official said that the financial assistance has been approved under the Schemes of the North Eastern Council (SoNEC) with the objective of strengthening infrastructure …
Shillong, July 15 (IANS) Meghalaya Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Wednesday said the state government is awaiting the findings of an official enquiry into allegations that industrial pollution in Byrnihat has led to respiratory illnesses among residents, while urging people to submit written complaints instead of relying solely on social media posts.Addressing concerns over the environmental and health situation in the industrial belt, Shylla said the government is aware of Byrnihat’s hist…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s Northeast is emerging as one of the country’s most strategically important frontiers for innovation, with policymakers, industry leaders, incubators and startup ecosystem stakeholders on Wednesday called for deeper collaboration to accelerate innovation-led growth across the region.The call was made during the Regional AIM SUMVAAD–North East Chapter 2026, organised by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in Guwahati, Assam, where representatives from…
Shillong, July 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) B.D.R. Tiwari on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Revision exercise is progressing steadily across all 12 districts of the state. He appealed to all eligible voters to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of the electoral rolls and ensure that every eligible citizen is enrolled. He urged electors who have not yet completed the process to cooperate with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during their hou…
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…
Shillong, July 14 (IANS) The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) is playing an increasingly significant role in strengthening India’s border security while accelerating development across the Northeast through space-based technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Reviewing NESAC’s ongoing programmes at its headquarters in Umiam, Meghalaya, the minister said the Centre is carrying out geo-spatial mapping of the India-Myanmar inter…
Shillong, July 13 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday called for continuous administrative reforms driven by small but meaningful changes, saying the ultimate purpose of governance is to improve people’s lives through efficient and citizen-centric public service delivery. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Conference on NEXTGEN Administrative and E-Governance Reforms in Shillong, Sangma said governments must overcome institutional resistance to change…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh said India is entering the next phase of governance transformation through Next Generation Administrative and e‑Governance Reforms with AI, digital platforms at core, an official statement said on Monday.Dr. Singh inaugurated the two‑day National Conference on Next Generation Administrative and e‑Governance Reforms in Shillong, jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms a…