North East

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 12: In a significant step towards building safer and healthier communities, the Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) has sensitized Village Defence Parties (VDPs) of Shillong City on the importance of community-led efforts in...

Tura (Meghalaya), Feb 12: The Department of Tourism, Meghalaya, has handed over land to InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop a five-star Holiday Inn Resort in Tura, marking a significant milestone in the state's hospitality expansion.   This...

Shillong(Meghalaya), Feb 10: The 87th Meeting of the Brahmaputra Board, chaired by Dr. Ranbir Singh, reviewed ongoing programmes and discussed initiatives for integrated water resources management, flood control, and institutional strengthening in the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins....

Tura(Meghalaya), Feb 10: The Meghalaya government distributed land documents to settlers of GAD land in Tura Town Area (Nikwatgre) at a ceremony graced by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. He described it as "a great and satisfying moment,"...

Khliehriat(Meghalaya), Feb 9: The search and rescue operation at the Mynsngat mine explosion site has been called off, with the death toll rising to 28. One injured person, Raju Tamang (34), succumbed to his injuries at NEIGRIHMS Hospital,...

Shillong(Meghalaya), Feb 9: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma was conferred the CBCI National Award 2026 for exceptional service to the Church, society, and nation. The award, instituted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), recognises individuals who...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 9 : The Meghalaya government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the February 5 blast at an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district that killed 27 workers, said Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma...

Shillong ( Meghalaya), Feb 7 : A devastating explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has claimed 27 lives, with rescue teams working tirelessly to locate missing workers. The incident occurred on February...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 6: Meghalaya is set to unveil its ninth budget, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma outlining a vision for sustained growth and development. At a pre-budget consultation, he highlighted the state's impressive achievements, including a...

Shillong ( Meghalaya), Feb 6 : A devastating dynamite explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has claimed 25 lives, with 8 people injured. The blast, which occurred on February 5, 2026, has...