Shillong, Aug 15: Lok Bhawan hosted a grand ‘At Home’ reception Friday to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, celebrating the nation’s heritage with music, dance, food and local pride.   Governor C.H. Vijayashankar hosted the event, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Secretary Dr....

Shillong, Aug 15: The state marked the 80th Independence Day with flag hoistings, parades and cultural programmes held simultaneously across all districts and civil sub-divisions.   In Tura, Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui hoisted the National Flag at Matchakolgre L.P. School Playground and took the salute...

Jowai, Aug 14: Meghalaya’s homegrown bakery brand Roi Plants & Bakes opened its first full-fledged outlet at Shangpung, Laskein Block in West Jaintia Hills District today.   The inauguration was attended by Comingone Ymbon, MLA & Adviser to Home (Police) Department; M. Passah, Headman of...

  Shillong, Aug14: The Meghalaya Programme for Outdoor Work Experience, Research and Education, MPOWER, today signed a four-year contract with Global AgriSystem Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and data systems for the project.   The agreement was signed at Committee Room-II, Main Secretariat, in...

Shillong, Aug14: Lok Bhavan Shillong, with the Arts and Culture Department, observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Friday to honour the victims and survivors of 1947.   Governor C.H. Vijayashankar hoisted the National Flag, followed by student performances and addresses at the Durbar Hall.  ...