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SHILLONG, April 7: Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla has called for a "livelihood-oriented" approach to coal mining in Meghalaya, urging the government to establish clear regulations that protect both the environment and the communities dependent on the sector. Responding to the recent public rally held by the Jaintia Coal Miners and Dealers Association, Shylla stated that the high turnout reflects the urgency of the issue. He noted that coal remains the economic backbone for many households in the ...Read More >
Shillong, April 1: Excitement among Meghalaya's passionate football fans will reach new heights with the start of the fifth edition of the Meghalaya State League (MSL 5), which is set to begin on April 11. This year's iteration will be the biggest in the history of the statewide football tournament, with 33 eligible teams divided among eight groups scheduled to contest the first stage. The number of teams is still provisional, however, as all must complete the pre-tournament formalities in orde ...Read More >
Bank holidays 2025: Banks across Meghalaya will be closed due to Behdienkhlam on Monday, July 14, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open today, July 14, 2025. This traditional celebration is deeply rooted in Meghalaya's culture and draws large gatherings every year. The Behdienkhlam Festival is one of the oldest and most important cultural celebrations of the Pnar people, a group within the Jaintia c ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional d ...Read More >
Jowai, June 30: The West Jaiñtia Boxing Association (WJBA), in collaboration with the Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA), has announced district-level boxing selection trials aimed at identifying top boxing talent from the region to represent Meghalaya in the upcoming 39th National Games, scheduled to be hosted by the state in 2027. The selection trials will be held on July 24, 2025, and will take place at two venues on the same day. Trials for West Jaiñtia Hills will begin at 9:00 AM at Bisho ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in offi ...Read More >
SHILLONG, June 27: The state government has assured that it would immediately set up a temporary police camp at Lapangap village in Block I, West Jaintia Hills district. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with the Synjuk Ki Waheh Chnong of West Jaintia Hills and various pressure groups, including the KSU-WJHDU, FKJGP, HNYF, JSU, and JSM. JSU general secretary Neilkee Mukhim told reporters after the meeting that Tynsong assured only a temporary ...Read More >
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