Meghalaya News - Latest Updates & Headlines
IOA names Meghalaya as host for 39th National Games in early 2027
Shillong, Feb 11: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced Meghalaya as the host of the 39th edition of the National Games in early 2027. The announcement is a historic moment for Meghalaya and the NorthEast region as it will be hosting its second National Games after Assam.
BSF at Indo-Bangladesh border sensitised about human-elephant conflict, wildlife crimes
Guwahati, February 11: A sensitisation workshop on 'Wildlife Crimes and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the India-Bangladesh border was organised by the Department of Forests and Environment, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, East & West Garo Hills Wildlife Division of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the BSF, as per an official statement.
Meghalaya: BSF nabs infiltrator near Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills
Meghalaya, February 10: In a well-coordinated special operation, vigilant troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully apprehended an individual attempting to infiltrate India from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills, according to a statement.
Meghalaya looking to collaborate with Japan, says Conrad Sangma
Guwahati/Shillong, Feb 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that his state has initiated interventions to promote collaboration and partnership with Japan, leveraging India's strong bilateral relationship with the East Asian nation.
BSF Meghalaya distributes sports items to village students along Indo-Bangladesh border
Shillong, February 7: The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports equipment to villagers in Kuliang and Huroi, located along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, the BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.
CM Conrad K Sangma launches class readiness program in Meghalaya
Shillong, February 6: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday launched the CM Impact Meghalaya Class Readiness Program e-books to build bridges between grades for greater success.
ISL in Shillong will boost Meghalaya's football culture: Mumbai City captain Chhangte
Shillong, Feb 5: Mumbai City FC skipper Lallianzuala Chhangte is all set and geared up to feature in the Indian Super League's (ISL) debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC hosting the Islanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday.
ISL matches happening in Shillong will have a positive impact: Mumbai City FC skipper Chhangte
Shillong, February 5: Mumbai City FC skipper Lallianzuala Chhangte is all geared for the Indian Super League (ISL) debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC hosting the Islanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7.
Meghalaya government shares our vision of making Shillong football capital of India: NEUFC's Tamhane
Shillong, February 4: The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC set to face Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7.
Meghalaya Govt supports NorthEast United FC's vision to make Shillong football capital, says CEO Mandar Tamhane
Shillong, Feb 4: The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC taking on former winner Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7. The Highlanders will also host Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC at the venue on February 21 and March 8, respectively, as the fans look forward to witnessing Indian football's biggest stars, including Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Naorem Mahesh Singh in action.
Meghalaya CM apprises Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan on issues faced by people
New Delhi, February 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sagma met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday to discuss various issues faced by the people of the state, particularly in the implementation of community-led interventions under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Our government committed to inclusive development: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 31: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday asserted that the state government has been committed to inclusive development of all communities.
Meghalaya to introduce game-based learning for children: CM
Shillong, Jan 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that the government is introducing game-based learning for the children in the state.
'Not just infrastructure project, but vision for sustainable future': Meghalaya CM on Tura water supply scheme
Shillong, Jan 27: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Greater Tura Urban Water Supply Scheme, saying it is not an infrastructure project but a vision for a sustainable future for the area.
Aiming to make Meghalaya a $10 billion economy: CM Conrad Sangma
Shillong, Jan 24: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday said that the government has set an aim to make the hill state a $10 billion strong economy in the next three years.
CM Sangma inaugurates 6th Edition of Meghalaya Games
Shillong, Jan 21: Bringing together, 3500 athletes from 29 different sports, across all the 12 districts of Meghalaya, the 6th Edition of Meghalaya Games was inaugurated at the Wahiajer Stadium in Jowai by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
Meghalaya CM lays foundation stone of new secretariat
Shillong, Jan 21: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday laid the foundation for the new Secretariat building at Umsawli in New Shillong in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Sniawbhalang Dhar and other cabinet ministers.
PM Modi greets the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on 53rd Statehood Day
New Delhi, January 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 53rd Statehood Day on Tuesday. He remarked that the states are contributing to national progress.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi wish Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day
New Delhi, Jan 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, wishing them a "peaceful and prosperous future."
Meghalaya CM launches 'Early Child Development' framework
Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday launched the Early Child Development (ECD) Framework and the ECD content package including training materials for caregivers and frontline workers, developed by Sesame Workshop in collaboration with the government, officials said.
Youths are priority of our government: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday asserted that his government has been giving maximum priority to the youths in the state and major decisions of the government are being taken with a focus on the young generation of the hill state.
Curfew in Meghalaya village as mob tries to vandalise school property, clashes with cops
Shillong, Jan 20: Curfew was clamped in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Monday after a mob clashed with police personnel while allegedly attempting to vandalise the property of under-construction Ramakrishna Mission School, officials said.
Highest budget allocation to health sector: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 16: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the state government has been giving priority towards the health sector and the highest budget allocation was given to uplift the healthcare infrastructure of the hill state.
Meghalaya CM Sangma hands over M-Tab to students of West Garo Hills to promote e-education
Tura, January 14: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday handed over M-Tab (learning tablets) to students of West Garo Hills along with Speaker Thomas A Sangma at a programme held in District Auditorium, Tura, CMO Meghalaya said in a press release.
Meghalaya CM distributes tablets to students in West Garo Hills
Shillong, Jan 14: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday handed over M-Tab (learning tablets) to students of West Garo Hills at a programme held in Tura.
Meghalaya: BSF apprehends 4 Bangladeshi nationals near border
Shillong, January 14: Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended four Bangladeshi Nationals and 3 Indian touts near the International Border.
Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates first state-owned university
Shillong, Jan 14: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday inaugurated the first state-owned varsity - Captain Williamson Sangma State University in the presence of speaker Thomas A.
Cabinet retreat chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma concludes
Sohra, January 12: The two-day cabinet retreat, chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, has concluded at Sohra.
Cabinet retreat: Meghalaya CM takes bus ride, treks to village
Shillong, Jan 11: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma along with the cabinet members including Health Minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh and PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak took a bus ride and trek to visit Siej village, under Shella Bholaganj block in East Khasi Hills.
Strength of Meghalaya lies in co-existence of different communities: Conrad Sangma
Shillong, Jan 10: The strength of Meghalaya rests upon the diversity and co-existence of different communities in the state, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Friday.
Meghalaya is a treasure trove of agricultural wealth: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shillong, Jan 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Thursday said that Meghalaya is a treasure trove of agriculture and the hill state has immense potential to excel in the field.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan attends ICAR's golden jubilee celebrations in Meghalaya
Umiam, January 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday attended the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the North Eastern Hill Region at Umiam in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
Felt grateful to the government of Meghalaya Raphael Warjri on sculpting U Tirot Sing's statue
Shillong, January 4: Indian artist and filmmaker Raphael Warjri expressed his gratitude to the Meghalaya government for giving him the opportunity to create a sculpture of U Tirot Sing, Meghalaya's revered freedom fighter, inaugurated at Dhaka in February 2024.