Shillong: Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, surrendered before the state authorities on Tuesday following a Supreme Court order cancelling her bail and directing her to return to custody.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale had given Sonam three weeks to surrender, observing that she did not…
Shillong: The rescheduled NEET-UG, 2026, was smoothly conducted across 14 centres in Meghalaya on Sunday.Ten testing centres were set up in Shillong and East Khasi Hills, two in Tura and West Garo Hills, and one in Jowai, West Jaintia Hills, and Ri-Bhoi district. Altogether, 4,164 candidates were eligible to appear for the examination in the…
James Sangma with his certificate of election in Shillong on Thursday Shillong: Former cabinet minister and the unanimous candidate of the National People’s Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) govt, James PK Sangma, was declared elected unopposed to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Meghalaya on Thursday.The certificate of election was handed over by Malthus…
Shillong: Meghalaya has consistently been registering high cancer cases in the country, prompting health officials and cancer specialists to call for early screening, lifestyle changes and HPV vaccination among vulnerable groups.Health and family welfare minister Wailadmiki Shylla urged people to take advantage of free screening facilities available across the state’s healthcare network.The minister was addressing…
Shillong: A two-day hands-on 3D prosthetic training programme for prosthetic and orthotic professionals from across the northeast concluded on an optimistic note on enhancing facilities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the region at the U Soso Tham Auditorium, State Central Library premises, in Shillong on Saturday.Organised by the office of the commissioner for persons…
Shillong: Three govt vehicles and a tourist taxi were set ablaze in a series of suspected incidents of arson across different parts of Shillong on Saturday.Police have launched an investigation into the incidents caused by unidentified miscreants.Vehicles belonging to key govt agencies, including the police, health department and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO),…
CM Conrad Sangma joins schoolchildren in planting Rhododendron saplings on Environment Day in Shillong Shillong: A plantation drive of evergreen Rhododendron saplings by schoolchildren, led by CM Conrad . Sangma at the famous Rhododendron Trek in Upper Shillong, marked the state’s observance of World Environment Day on Thursday. Organized by the dept of forests &…
Shillong: CM Conrad Sangma has emphasized on striking a balance between livelihoods, safety, and environment in relation to coal mining in the state.“I stress on the word balance because that is really what is important. While we have to look at livelihood, we have to ensure that we continue to take care of our people,…
Shillong: The High Court of Meghalaya on Monday (June 1), heard arguments of the state govt advocates, seeking cancellation of the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband Raja, and posted the matter for further hearing on June 3.“Heard Mr A. Kumar, learned AG for the State-petitioner. Hearing…
Shillong: Meghalaya has recorded significant progress in child nutrition, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) showing a decline in stunting among children under five years from 46.5% in NFHS-5 to 36.8 % in NFHS-6.The survey also highlights rise in breastfeeding practices, with 76.4% of children breastfed within one hour of birth and 97.1…
