Shillong, March 6 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the true measure of governance lies not merely in infrastructure development but in improving the daily lives of citizens, as the state government marked eight years in office with the “Our Magnificent Meghalaya Vision 2032” programme in Tura. Addressing the gathering at the P.A. Sangma Sports Complex, Sangma reflected on the journey of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government since 2018, acknowl…
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New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) When Sanfida Nongrum found the net in the 52nd minute after coming off the bench at half-time against Vietnam in India’s opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, it marked the return of an Indian goal at the continental showpiece and announced the arrival of a new face on the international stage. But an injury-time goal condemned India to a 1-2 defeat against Vietnam in their first match in Group C of the AFC Women’…
Shillong, March 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday attended the “Our Magnificent Vision 2032 | Meghalaya” programme at the Police Reserve Parade Ground in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills district, where benefits under the Green Meghalaya initiative and the FOCUS+ scheme were distributed to beneficiaries.The programme was organised as part of the celebrations marking eight years of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government and highlighted several developme…
Imphal, March 4 (IANS) Exactly one month after the swearing-in ceremony, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the two Deputy Chief Ministers and two Cabinet Ministers, retaining most key departments under his charge, officials said. However, seven ministerial berths are still vacant. Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in a notification, said that on the advice of the Chief Minister, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla allocated portfolios to the Ministers….
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Monday inaugurated a 12-day festival Tribes Art Fest 2026 at Travancore Palace in New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s aim to preserve tribal heritage alongside structured economic empowerment.Oram said that the Ministry is pursuing an integrated approach to tribal empowerment that combines cultural preservation with socio-economic development.He highlighted major initiatives including PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable…
Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 28 (IANS) From February 23 to 26, the meadow-turned-arena in Gulmarg hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, and while the usual heavyweights carved their familiar arcs across the slopes, something else, something quieter but far more electric, was unfolding. A new generation was arriving.They came with borrowed skis, southern accents, paramilitary grit, and dreams too large to fit inside Kashmir’s white silence and by the time the flags were lowered, the…
Shillong/Kohima, Feb 27 (IANS) Former BJP legislator from Nagaland and the party’s erstwhile national spokesperson, Mmhonlumo Kikon, has been appointed General Secretary (Political) of the National People’s Party (NPP) with immediate effect, party sources said on Friday.NPP sources in Shillong said the appointment was made by the party’s National President and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.In his new role, Kikon has been entrusted with structured coordination and dialogue with …
Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Friday, highlighted Japan’s expanding role as a key development partner of the state, saying that the engagement extends well beyond infrastructure to areas such as youth empowerment, agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave ‘Kizuna’ here, Chief Minister Sangma said the relationship between India and Japan is anchored in shared democratic values,…
Shillong, Feb 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday rejected opposition claims that the state’s employment policies have failed, asserting that several government initiatives are generating jobs and creating livelihood opportunities for the youth. Replying to issues raised by Trinamool Congress MLA Mizanur Kazi during a discussion in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said it would be misleading to term the government’s employment strategy unsuccessful, noting that un…
Shillong, Feb 26 (IANS) Meghalaya has emerged as one of the fastest-growing states in the country, recording nearly 10 per cent real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth for three consecutive years after the Covid-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Thursday while replying to the Budget discussion in the Assembly.Citing fiscal indicators, Sangma said the state’s economic size expanded by 76.5 per cent between FY21 and FY25, making Meghalaya the second fastest-growing sta…