The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting uranium mining and the establishment of any uranium ore‑processing facility in the state. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and supported by all 60 MLAs, reflects decades of resistance by traditional institutions, student groups, civil society organisations and communities in uranium‑bearing areas such…

Meghalaya plans to add eight new five‑star hotels at proposed locations including Shillong, Umiam, Sohra, New Shillong and Tura, Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira told MLA Rupert Momin during the Autumn Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on 26 August. The state currently has two operational five‑star hotels, both in Shillong. The eight proposed projects…

Meghalaya’s tourism industry has suffered a sharp setback following the recent tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border, with hotels and homestays in Shillong, Sohra and surrounding areas reporting cancellation of nearly 80-90 per cent of bookings, according to a survey conducted among tourism establishments. The situation has also raised concern at the Centre, particularly the Ministry…

The High Court of Meghalaya has expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of investigation into the August 19 violence in Shillong. The Court had responded to a status report submitted by the State government in compliance with its earlier order dated August 20. Advocate General Amit Kumar informed the Division Bench of Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew…

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday assured the Meghalaya Assembly and the people of the State that the Government has taken strong note of the violence during the KSU bike rally on August 19 and will leave no stone unturned to bring those responsible to justice.In a suo motu statement the opening day…

Meghalaya’s tourism sector has suffered a major setback following the violence on the streets of Shillong on Wednesday, with hotels reporting a sharp decline in occupancy amid continuing restrictions along the Assam-Meghalaya border. Several hotels have received cancellation calls and enquiries from tourists seeking updates on the prevailing situation in Shillong and across the border….

The Meghalaya government has invoked the Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order Act against those accused of damaging public and private property during the Khasi Students’ Union bike rally that turned violent in Shillong on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, after reviewing the situation with senior officials on Thursday, said no major untoward incident had…

Three leaders of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), arrested in connection with Wednesday’s violence in Shillong, were produced before a court on Thursday and remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said. Police have registered cases under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of…

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today laid the foundation for the Rs 65 crore State Veterinary Hospital at Upper Shillong.This modern facility will strengthen veterinary care with advanced diagnostics, imaging, surgery, orthopaedics, inpatient care, laboratories and pharmacy services in the state.Addressing the gathering, Sangma said it will be more than just a hospital as the…

The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA), Review Meeting was held at the Circuit House, Tura on Tuesday to review the status and implementation of key central and state government schemes in West Garo Hills district.The meeting, chaired by Tura Lok Sabha MP Saleng A Sangma, was also attended by DISHA members, including Vibhor…