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30 Oct

SSA teachers in Meghalaya to get job security, confirms Chief Minister

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has assured the state’s 13,000 Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers that a policy for job security will soon be implemented. Meeting with representatives from the Meghalaya SSA School Association (MSSASA) in Tura, Sangma promised in-depth discussions to draft a policy aimed at regularizing SSA teachers’ services. The assurance comes as MSSASA recently issued a two-month ultimatum for action on job security. MSSASA president Aristole C Rymbai expressed optimism following the meeting, calling it "productive." In a related move on October 24, the Meghalaya cabinet approved an increase in the upper age limit for SSA…

30 Oct

Celebration set up is on point, shillong is ready for the festival of lights

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalaya

As the Festival of Lights approaches, the city is getting into the festive spirit, with homes decked out in fresh paint, rice lights, and diyas. The markets are crowded with families looking for traditional diyas, rangoli colors, colorful objects, and lanterns. Sweet stores are packed with people anxious for ladoos and barfis, adding to the festive atmosphere. In this cosmopolitan city, Bengalis are preparing for Kali Puja by changing local pandals, while others are preparing for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja customs. As the evenings cool, buyers come to shops to load up on diyas, rice lights, and candles, which illuminate…

30 Oct

Hackers relocation from Khyndailad within November

Tanupriya0 CommentsMeghalaya

The state government intends to move over 200 registered hawkers and street vendors from Shillong's Khyndailad by the end of November, according to Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh. The Meghalaya government is taking this action in an effort to draw tourists and visitors to the city and turn the region into a pedestrian zone. The state government has ruled out the possibility of let unlicensed hawkers to conduct business in Khyndailad, Lyngdoh told reporters. The Meghalaya High Court orders the state administration to provide a report by January 6 on how street vendors' stalls are causing "interference" with traffic flow…

29 Oct

Meghalaya Govt. confirmed the hike in DA & DR

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalayaMeghalaya Govt

The Meghalaya government has announced a large rise in DA and DR for all types of state government employees, retirees, and family pension holders. On July 1, the DA/DR ratio was increased from 43% to 46%. This move is intended to give financial assistance and improved living conditions for the state's public sector employees and pensioners. The increased allowance will also apply to members of the work-charged establishment and casual workers. It will be omitted for Bungalow Peons, whose salary levels are consistent with those of the normal establishment. It is vital to note that the DR will remain suspended…

29 Oct

Amid crisis NEHU VC go on leave

Tanupriya0 CommentsMeghalaya

NEHU Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla has taken a leave of absence until November 4 amid the crisis at North-Eastern Hill University, where the NEHUSU and NEHUTA are in revolt against the alleged authoritarian behavior of the university's leaders and the flagrant violations of its statutes and acts. Both Deputy Registrar Amit Gupta and NEHU Registrar Colonel Omkar Singh, who are also under fire for their contentious appointments, have taken time off till October 31. Because Singh "is not fit and competent to hold" the office of registrar, NEHUTA and NEHUSU have requested that the Vice Chancellor dismiss Singh's employment.…

26 Oct

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker visits BSF border out post in South Garo Hills

Tanupriya0 CommentsMeghalaya, Sikkim

On October 25, Thomas A. Sangma, the speaker of the Meghalaya Assembly, paid a visit to the Baghmara Border Out Post, which is located in the South Garo Hills area and is manned by the 200 Battalion of the Border Security Force. Vinod Yadav, the commandant of 200 Bn BSF, gave him an update on the security forces' achievements in the area. The Meghalaya Speaker engaged with BSF soldiers during his tour and praised their dedication to national security. He gave the troops credit for maintaining watch and security near the border. Twelve cartons of Skin Shine ointment worth Rs…

25 Oct

Gulzar takes top poetry honor at Pen n Paper Book Awards

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalaya

Acclaimed Meghalaya author Janice Pariat has clinched the Best Fiction award at the inaugural Pen n Paper Book Awards for her novel Everything The Light Touches. The HarperCollins India publication stood out among a competitive field in the newly launched literary awards program, which celebrated excellence across ten categories.Veteran poet Gulzar took top honors in the poetry category for his collection Baal-o-Par: Collected Poems, while historian Vikram Sampath won Best Non-Fiction for Waiting for Shiva, a deep dive into Kashi’s Gyan Vapi. Launched to recognize both seasoned and emerging voices in Indian literature, the awards offer a significant platform for…

24 Oct

Meghalaya going to have more new housings & medicals, confirmed by CM

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalayameghalaya

The Meghalaya cabinet, led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, convened in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, as part of the Cabinet on the Move project. They approved the Meghalaya Private Medical Institution Ordinance in 2024. Meghalaya Medical College Regulations and Admission to the MBBS Course. The ordinance will become effective if signed by the. A regulatory body will be appointed to oversee fee determination, reservation policy implementation, and seat allocation in accordance with government guidelines and court orders. The governor's consent will allow the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya to commence operations. The cabinet also approved regulations governing rental…

22 Oct

HITO files complaints over chaotic cement plant hearing in Meghalaya

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalaya

The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has lodged formal complaints against the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of East Jaintia Hills district, accusing them of mishandling a public hearing on a proposed cement plant in Meghalaya. The environmental public hearing for Meghatop Cement Pvt. Ltd.'s integrated plant, held on October 18 in Wahiejer village, reportedly descended into chaos when armed supporters allegedly blocked protesters from attending the event. According to HITO, affected citizens were barred from entry and faced physical attacks from lathi-wielding supporters. In its complaints to the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, and the Human Rights…

21 Oct

Meghalaya Govt take new initiation to ease the business turbulence

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalaya

Companies interested in investing in Meghalaya will now be required to apply online as part of the 'Ease of Doing Business' initiative, which is part of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade's Business Reform Action Plan. To streamline corporate rules, make compliance easier, and ensure adequate execution, the state government established the Invest Meghalaya Portal, an online single window system. The portal will allow for online application submission, payment, tracking and monitoring, download of the final signed certificate, licenses, documents, and third-party verification to ensure the validity of approval or registration. Certificates obtained from the official websites…