Shillong (Meghalaya), March 16 : The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council's (GHADC) term, effective from April 18 to October 18, 2026. This decision follows violent protests against non-tribal participation in the election process.   New Executive...

Shillong/Tura (Meghalaya), March 16 : Governor C.H. Vijayshankar has appointed Dharmonath Sangma as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), backed by 21 MDCs. This follows the resignation of former CEM Albinush Marak amidst a no-confidence motion.  ...

Tura (Meghalaya), March 16 : Police arrested former MDC Sofiur Raham for allegedly delivering inflammatory speeches that sparked violence in Garo Hills. Raham's statements reportedly fueled tensions, leading to clashes in Tura, Williamnagar, and Chibinang.   He was taken into custody from his New Bhaetbari...

Tura (Meghalaya), March 16: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) Chief Executive Member Albinush R. Marak tendered his resignation on moral grounds, hours before a scheduled no-confidence motion against him. In his resignation letter, Marak stated that he couldn't continue in a position where the...

Shillong (Meghalaya), March 15: The 35th edition of the JK Architect of the Year Awards honored outstanding architects and projects in Shillong, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and excellence.   Renowned architect Rajeev Kathpalia stressed the importance of green buildings, urging Northeast architects to preserve the region's...