Shillong, May 22 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to “people-centric governance and participatory development”, stating that direct engagement with citizens is essential to ensure developmental programmes and urban infrastructure projects address the actual needs of the people.Addressing residents during the “MLA Connect” programme at Matchikolgre in Tura town, Sangma said the government is committed to transforming Tura …
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Shillong, May 22 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday laid the foundation stones for more than Rs 150 crore worth of urban infrastructure projects in Tura, aimed at transforming the town into a modern commercial, cultural and tourism hub ahead of the 39th National Games in 2027. The projects include redevelopment of the Najing Bazar area, construction of a multi-level car parking and cinema complex at Dakopgre, and refurbishment of the SMELC building along with an Art and C…
Shillong, May 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the state’s youth are “second to none” and asserted that investments in young people should be seen not as expenditure but as the foundation for the state’s future growth and transformation. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the newly relocated 41 Meghalaya Battalion NCC complex at Cherangre in Tura, the Chief Minister said the National Cadet Corps plays a crucial role in shaping disciplined, confiden…
Shillong, April 21 (IANS) Emphasising that the most powerful transformation society needs is a change in mindset, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said that inclusivity begins with how people perceive and treat individuals with special needs. Attending the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Montfort Teacher Training College for Special Education at Danakgre, Tura, the Chief Minister highlighted the institution’s pioneering role in shaping inclusive education in the North …
Shillong, April 20 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday rolled out a multi-scheme agricultural support package for farmers in Tura, emphasising that over 70 per cent of households in the state depend on agriculture and that government interventions in the sector directly impact livelihoods. The initiative was unveiled during an input distribution programme organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Directorate of Horticulture at SMELC, aime…
Shillong, April 18 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a multi-facility building at Dakopgre in West Garo Hills, describing the project as a “long-cherished aspiration” of the local community and reaffirming the government’s focus on inclusive development. Addressing a gathering of community members, officials, and local leaders, Sangma said the project symbolises the transformation underway in the state over the past eight years. …
Shillong, March 18 (IANS) Authorities in Meghalaya have extended the night curfew in West Garo Hills district for an additional day amid concerns over a possible escalation of tension following recent violence, officials said on Wednesday.As per an order issued by the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner, the curfew will be enforced from 6 p.m. on March 19 until 6 a.m. on March 20.However, a 12-hour relaxation has been allowed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to enable residents to carry out essenti…
Shillong, March 13 (IANS) The district administration of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya has extended the curfew in Tura and across the district, while granting a six-hour relaxation on March 14 to allow residents to purchase essential items and attend to urgent needs, officials said on Friday. According to an official order issued by West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal on Friday, the curfew imposed under provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (…
Shillong, March 12 (IANS) Normalcy is gradually returning to Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after two days of unrest, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday visiting several affected areas and directing officials to immediately provide food assistance to residents impacted by the disturbances.During his visit, Sangma interacted with local residents and reviewed the ground situation in parts of the town that witnessed incidents of vandalism and arson.He also instructed t…
Shillong, March 11 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday appealed to citizens, particularly in the Garo Hills region, to maintain peace and calm amid rising tensions, as the state government decided to postpone the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). In a post on X, Sangma urged people to uphold law and order at what he described as a “critical juncture” and said the government would engage with political parties and stakeholders to ad…