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22 Nov

Meghalaya women turn elephant conflict into opportunity through mushroom farming

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Women from West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, are being empowered through sustainable mushroom farming to address the region's escalating human-elephant conflict. A biodiversity conservation organization, Aaranyak, in collaboration with the British Asian Trust, recently conducted a capacity-building workshop to promote coexistence between humans and elephants. The training, held at Bordubi LP School in Tikrikla Block, saw the participation of 25 women impacted by the conflict. Expert Aparna Rabha provided practical insights into oyster mushroom cultivation, highlighting its economic benefits and eco-friendly nature. Participants explored various mushroom species and learned cultivation techniques to boost their livelihoods. The initiative, supported by the Darwin…

22 Nov

A health screening drive in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills has brought access to healthcare to a village

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During a historic health campaign to change hitherto resistant populations in Garo Hills, a small community of 203 people attained 72% health screening coverage. The Village Health Council meeting and free health screening, which took place at the Indik Nokat Baptist Church premises under Rerapara Block, united several government agencies in a concerted attempt to enhance access to healthcare in rural areas. For prenatal treatment and hospital admissions to be effective, family support is essential," she stated. To keep the momentum going, Armand Momin, the development officer for Rerapara Block, advocated for frequent VHC meetings. The health team held awareness…

21 Nov

Meghalaya opens a smart command center to improve city management

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On November 20, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma made a major technical advancement for urban governance by unveiling the Integrated Command and Control Center in New Shillong Township. The cutting-edge facility, located in Umsawli, will integrate real-time data analysis, disaster management, and surveillance to function as a holistic digital nerve center for city operations. The center will provide quick data analysis for well-informed decision-making and is designed to simplify information gathering and real-time monitoring. It seeks to give the government the ability to foresee crises, coordinate response activities, and improve urban operations in a variety of sectors. Advanced video…

20 Nov

HITO urges fair fund allocation for Meghalaya’s rural governance

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Meghalaya’s Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has called on the state’s District Council Affairs Department to address ongoing issues related to the allocation of funds from the Union Ministry of Finance. In a statement, HITO emphasized the need for proper financial resources to support rural local governance in the state. The organization highlighted the disparity between Meghalaya’s allocation of just Rs 27 crore from the Central government’s Finance Commission grants and the significantly higher sum of over Rs 266 crore allocated to Kerala for its rural local bodies. HITO has raised concerns over this disparity, stressing that the allocation for…

19 Nov

The Union Ministry of Education has appointed a committee for protests at NEHU in Meghalaya

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Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Nirmalendu Saha of Meghalaya's North-Eastern Hill University said the two-member team, which was constituted by the Indian government's Ministry of Education, will soon visit the campus to look into the alleged administrative and managerial shortcomings. The Acting VC told reporters that he had a phone conversation with the Ministry of Education and that the committee will act as soon as a report was prepared. Professor Saha went on to say that after the Ministry of Education asked him to submit pertinent documents, a committee comprising senior professors, other stakeholders, and representatives from the Khasi Students' Union-NEHU unit,…

16 Nov

Meghalaya Union Minister praises tribal community for respecting nature

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Speaking at a celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjurapu Rammohan Naidu commended Meghalaya's tribal groups for their deep reverence for the natural world and their priceless expertise in environmental preservation. Celebrated across the country, this day marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the legendary tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Speaking to a crowd in the state, Naidu underlined that Meghalayan tribal groups, whose tradition places a strong emphasis on environmental preservation, have a lot to teach the rest of the world. Speaking about his own visit to the revered Mawphlang Grove, which is 25 kilometers…

15 Nov

Meghalaya NEHU Student Union President admitted to hospital

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North-Eastern Hill University Students Union President Sandy Sohtun was admitted to Shillong Civil Hospital as his health deteriorated due to prolonged hunger strike. Due to severe symptoms such as cloudy vision, Sohtun was hospitalized in the critical care unit. The hunger strike started by disgruntled students at Meghalaya's North-Eastern Hill University to demand their demands, is yet to be resolved, and the students are still hoping that their demands will be met. The students' demands include the resignation of the registrar, vice-chancellor and other authorities including professor Prabha Shankar Shukla. He Ministry of Education, Government of India earlier today said…

14 Nov

Meghalaya High Court warns of intervention as NEHU crisis deepens

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On Wednesday, the Meghalaya High Court warned to intervene if the situation at North Eastern Hill University, where students have been participating in a nine-day hunger strike, is not resolved by authorities. Judge B Bhattacharjee and Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukherji set November 20 as the deadline for the Central government to take action. Student union-led protests calling for the dismissal of Vice Chancellor PS Shukla and other senior officials have placed the campus under complete lockdown. The court recognized that in order to solve the "acute problems" that the university was confronting, the state government had already made suggestions…

13 Nov

Meghalaya’s Gambegre by-election sees strong voting, heightened security

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Voters showed up in large numbers early Wednesday as polling began for the Gambegre assembly by-election in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills, with reports of enthusiastic turnout across the constituency. Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari noted strong voter engagement, with long lines at many polling stations starting from 7 am. The election has garnered extra attention as Mehtab Chandee Sangma, wife of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, is contesting for the ruling National People's Party (NPP). She faces a competitive race against Congress’s Jingjang M Marak, Trinamool Congress’s Sadhiarani M Sangma, BJP’s Bernard N Marak, and independents Sengkrabirth Marak and Jerry…

11 Nov

Meghalaya U-15 Women’s Cricket Team named for BCCI tournament in Odisha

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The Meghalaya Cricket Association has announced a 15-member squad to represent the state in the BCCI U-15 Women’s One Day Trophy, scheduled from November 21-29 in Odisha. Selected through extensive trials and age verification via the TW-3 bone test, the players are undergoing an intensive two-week training camp in Nongkhrah, Ri-Bhoi. Jennifer Fancon will captain the team, with Deijiana M Sangma as vice-captain. Key players include wicketkeeper Rafinia Ryntathiang and all-rounders Leeny Rai and Namesha A Marak, expected to add strength to the lineup. The team will leave for Odisha on November 18. Meghalaya U-15 Girls Squad:Jennifer Fancon (Captain), Deijiana…