Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 26 : The Government of Meghalaya launched the Strawberry Festival 2026 at Wah-Ling-Syiem Meadows, Smit village, today , February 25, 2026. The festival aims to promote agro-tourism and entrepreneurship through strawberry cultivation, providing direct market access for farmers and entrepreneurs.   The...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 25: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is witnessing a heated debate over the state's reservation policy, with the Voice of the People Party (VPP) demanding a review of the existing 40:40 quota between Khasi-Jaintias and Garos. VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit argues that the...

Shillong ( Meghalaya), Feb 25 : Sunil Deodhar, a senior BJP leader, sent a letter expressing regret over his remarks at the Indigenous Faith Conference in Pynter, Meghalaya, after facing backlash from various parties, including the BJP's own Meghalaya unit. The controversy began when Deodhar...

Shillong ( Meghalaya), Feb 24 : A recent speech by BJP leader Sunil Deodhar at the Indigenous Faith Forum in Pynter, Meghalaya, has sparked widespread controversy, with critics accusing him of making derogatory comments against the Christian community. Deodhar's remarks, which mocked the Bible and...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 23: The Meghalaya Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee has announced its first list of candidates for the GHADC Election 2026, featuring 14 contestants vying for seats in various constituencies.   The party's candidates include Changseng R. Marak for Silkigre, Witerson M. Sangma for...