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Guwahati: Union home minister Amit Shah Friday allayed fears of the Uniform Civil Code UCC stating it won't be applied to tribals. Addressing an election rally in Dudhnoi, Shah said, "I am the minister for co-operation, and I promise BJP, if voted to power, will provide a cow and buffalo to each tribal family." The home minister said there was a council election in Garo hills in Meghalaya and there was violence. "Infiltrators entered the Garo hills, deceived the Garo women and married them and ...Read More >
"If you form a BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party]-led government in Assam, we will bring UCC, which will ensure that no one marries four times. And I assure that tribals will be kept outside of the purview. We know who it should cover," Shah said at an election rally in Goalpara ahead of the April 9 assembly polls in Assam. The BJP on Tuesday released a 31-point manifesto for the polls, promising UCC, a contentious and polarising issue, which refers to a common set of laws for personal matters such a ...Read More >
Dudhnoi (Assam), Apr 3 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have prepared a roadmap for tribal development, and the BJP's return to power in the state will ensure its implementation. Addressing a rally in Dudhnoi in Goalpara district, Shah said that the Congress never made an Adivasi woman the country's President, but Modi changed that and Droupadi Murmu became the nation's first citizen. "A roadmap ha ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate rural development, the Government of India has released over ₹1,500 crore in Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) across six states. The funding aims to empower local bodies with greater financial resources to address community needs and improve essential services at the village level. The grants will benefit PRIs in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maha ...Read More >
Indian banks will be closed for 9-10 days in November 2025, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and state-specific holidays like Kannada Rajyotsava, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Wangala Festival. Digital banking remains available. Plan branch visits accordingly. If you have any important banking work in November 2025, it's wise to plan ahead. While November has fewer holidays compared to October, there are still several days when banks will remain closed. Across the country, banks may b ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Oct 23: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) has come down heavily on the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), demanding all 30 members to step down over their utter failure in resolving the long-pending issues faced by residents of Lapangap village in West Jaintia Hills. FKJGP West Jaintia Hills general secretary Nangkhrawbor Rani expressed strong displeasure over the "complete indifference" of the JHADC MDCs towards the concerns of Lapangap residents ...Read More >
SHILLONG/JOWAI, Oct 22: After several tense days, the residents of Lapangap in West Jaintia Hills and Tapat in West Karbi Anglong, Assam, came together on Wednesday for the resumption of harvesting in the area. Before the resumption of harvesting, the headmen of Lapangap and Tapat signed an agreement in the presence of the authorities of the districts of Meghalaya and Assam concerned. They unanimously agreed that person(s) involved in the death of Tapat resident Orivel Timung, son of the late ...Read More >
Kohima, Sep 30 (PTI) Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma on Tuesday unveiled one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years for the state police, announcing 1,176 posts of general-duty constables. Addressing reporters at the police headquarters here, he said the long-pending recruitment process was finalised after consultations with departments, agencies and tribal organisations concerned. "Yes, it took time, but the government has relaxed the upper age limit to 38 years to ensure that candidates ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 14: Former Chief Minister DD Lapang will be laid to rest with full state honours on Monday. The state funeral will be held at Students' Field, Jaiaw, at 1 pm and is expected to be attended by Cabinet ministers, senior political leaders, and government officials. Thousands of people from across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, particularly Ri-Bhoi, are expected to pay their respects to one of the tallest leaders of the state and the last surviving member of the first Meghalaya Assembl ...Read More >
New Delhi: Compared with last year, murders rose by 4% this year between Jan and June, according to Delhi Police, though the crime data for the period showed that overall, there was a decrease of 8.4% in criminal cases.The data listed 250 murders in the current year, marking a slight increase compared with the 241 murders in the first six months of the previous year. A senior officer disclosed that the majority of this year's murders were unpremeditated, spur-of-the-moment actions, triggered by ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 12: Since its launch, Hello Meghalaya has garnered over 3.8 lakh downloads and nearly 2 lakh registrations, with content views reaching an impressive 10 million and an average watch time of 4 hours and 30 minutes per user. Launched on July 11, 2024, the Hello Meghalaya, which is the state's first OTT platform, on Sunday marked its one-year anniversary, showcasing its commitment to promoting and celebrating the vibrant culture, stories and talent of Meghalaya. Popular films such ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 10 (PTI) In a major push towards governance reform, judicial efficiency, and cultural promotion, the Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved three proposals. Those include a set of criminal justice rules under the new national criminal laws, the Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy 2025, and the discontinuation of interviews for Group D posts in state recruitment. The key decisions were made during the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. Government spokesperson P ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 6: Alleging that the evictions carried by the State government in different parts of the State has severely affected various communities, including indigenous Bodos, Karbi, Garo, and Ahom populations, in addition to Assamese Hindus and minority Muslim communities, the State Congress today sought the intervention of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. In a memorandum, the Congress said that "constitutional values are getting eroded with the displacement of communities, where the peo ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later tw ...Read More >
SHILLONG, June 29: Eri Silk, the pride of Meghalaya's textile tradition, went global on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted it in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, calling it not just a unique product but a living heritage. The recognition follows the recent conferment of Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Meghalaya's Eri Silk. Describing Eri as a "heritage for Meghalaya," the PM, in his 123rd Mann Ki Baat address, lauded the deep-rooted craftsmanship of the state's tribal c ...Read More >
Kohima, Jun 28 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma asserted that his party NPP can become the voice the Northeast has waited for if party workers remain rooted, practical and connected. He lamented that the region has long lacked a unified political voice and is often underrepresented in national decision-making. The National People's Party (NPP) president also emphasised that while his party holds a national status, its core strength and commitment remain rooted in the Northeast. ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >
Guwahati: VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, underscored that the Geological Survey of India has identified over 36,000 square kilometres in the Northeast India as having mineral potential, translating to nearly 3,000 prospective mines. He highlighted that Assam has now firmly entered the national auction map, signalling a new era for mineral development. The 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam on Friday. He called for expanding ex ...Read More >
The project will help develop a state-wide WHS master plan considering micro catchment areas and disaster risk management. This will guide the creation of water security plans at the village level to be managed by the village employment councils, watershed management committees and water users' associations. The project will support the construction of 532 small water-storage facilities across 12 districts. These facilities will incorporate climate-resilient designs to capture and manage heavy ...Read More >
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