Shillong, June 3 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting with the Education Department to assess the state’s performance in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) and outlined a road map for accelerating education reforms across the state.During the meeting, officials presented the various indicators that contribute to the PGI framework and highlighted the interventions being implemented to improve learning outcomes, strengthen school in…
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Shillong, June 3 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that the upcoming annual meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) will focus on strengthening regional cooperation and reviewing the implementation of recommendations made by various sector-specific task forces constituted by the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).Speaking to reporters in Shillong, CM Sangma said the Union Home Minister is scheduled to arrive in the Meghalaya capital on We…
Guwahati, June 2 (IANS) Assam and Meghalaya on Tuesday agreed to allow local residents to continue cultivation in designated parts of the disputed Lapangap region, while deferring the issue of permanent border demarcation to a state-level committee for further discussion, officials said. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Assam Police Camp in Lapangap, attended by senior political leaders, administrative officials, police officers, and representatives of local bodies …
Shillong, June 2 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said renewable energy is “no longer just an idea but the need of the hour” as he inaugurated a 50 KW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant at St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School in Shillong under the state government’s Chief Minister’s Solar Mission. Addressing the gathering, Sangma said the increasing impact of climate change on livelihoods and everyday life makes it imperative for governments and communities to activ…
Shillong, June 1 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday stressed the need for stronger implementation systems, integrated governance, and outcome-oriented policymaking to improve early childhood development, maternal health, and social welfare outcomes in the state and across the country. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day Early Childhood Development (ECD) Implementation Science Workshop in Shillong, Sangma said governments often already understand the science,…
Shillong, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, visited NorthEast United FC and interacted with the club’s management, coaching staff and young footballers, appreciating the club’s efforts towards identifying and nurturing football talent from across the country, particularly from the North East region. The visit was attended by Mandar Tamhane, Chief Executive Officer, NorthEast United FC; Rohit Thorat; Naushad Moosa, technical director and rese…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A high-level meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s top leadership, including Union Ministers and party president Nitin Nabin, will take place at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, this evening.The meeting, to be held at 5.30 PM is expected to focus on various issues including Rajya Sabha polls and the impending elections to several Legislative Councils. Party’s sources said that the key agenda of the high-level meeting is to discuss and finalise the na…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl from the Chang community in Nagaland, calling for a swift and fair investigation and strict legal action against those responsible.In a post on X, Sangma expressed solidarity with the victim and her family while emphasising that crimes against children must be dealt with firmly and without delay.“Condemn the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl from the Chang…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A mild earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district early on Sunday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 2.8, On: 31/05/2026 06:50:01 IST, Lat: 25.488 N, Long: 90.995 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. For more information Download the BhooKamp App.”The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, a factor that can sometimes m…
Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), along with Vice Chiefs and senior military leaders from participating nations, witnessed the final validation exercise and closing ceremo…