Tag: Meghalaya
Justice BP Katakey establishes a state-wide committee for illicit coal mining
The High Court of Meghalaya established a commission to investigate serious claims of widespread illicit coal mining in the state, led by retired Justice BP [more…]
Meghalaya faces a drug abuse crisis, with 10% of its population affected
Drug misuse is a serious issue in Meghalaya, where an estimated 10% of the population, or over 3 lakh people, use drugs. The bulk of [more…]
The state’s 749 water sources are “critical”, and the government will act
Marcuise N. Marak, the minister of Meghalaya Public Health Engineering (PHE), disclosed that more than 749 water sources in the state had been classified as [more…]
Providing NE farmers’ market aspirations with wings
The Krishi Udan plan aims to improve logistics in Northeastern organic agricultural and horticultural products by enhancing regional air connectivity. The plan comprises 58 airports, [more…]
Meghalaya got permission of new medical & housings
The Meghalaya cabinet, led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, convened in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, as part of the Cabinet on the Move project. [more…]
The governor of Meghalaya warns of a silent epidemic of growing drug abuse
Meghalaya’s Governor, Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar, said he sees a “silent epidemic” of drug abuse-the greatest threat to the state’s future generations. At a session on [more…]
Meghalaya Chief Minister thanked FM Sitharaman for his help in the development of new roads
The Union Ministry of Finance has sanctioned Rs 2,500 crores to Meghalaya for the development of new roads under the Externally Aided Projects (EAP). Chief [more…]