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The Commissioner & Secretary and the State Mission Director conducted a high-level review meeting organised by the State Education Mission Authority, Meghalaya, at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, with a renewed emphasis on strategic planning and technology-driven reforms. Along with District Coordinators, Block Coordinators, and Resource Persons, senior officials from the Government of Meghalaya's Education Department attended the session, which intended to speed up educational activities throughout the state. A significant push towards more effective and focused interventions was shown by the emphasis placed on strategic planning for school clusters as well as the encouragement of app-based reporting tools…

According to MFA General Secretary Sunesh Syiem, the Meghalaya Football Association's 2025 inter-district transfer for football players would start on April 28, 2025. From April 28 to May 10 from 3 to 5 p.m., every day except Sunday, transfer forms in triplicate will be available from the MFA office at the JN Stadium, Polo, Shillong, for a fee of Rs 100 each set. The club is to keep the yellow forms, the district association is to keep the white forms, and the MFA office is to get the pink forms. Forms that do not include the player's photos will not…

The Meghalaya government is set to deploy nine trained dogs as part of its anti-narcotics operations. After completing their professional training, these dogs—which were specifically purchased to aid in drug detection efforts—will shortly become part of the state's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF). Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh affirmed the action as a component of a larger plan to reduce drug imports under the state's DREAM program. "The process is underway, but it will take some time," Lyngdoh said, adding that the DGP had informed them that she had been following up with the MHA. "In…

In 2024, Meghalaya had an unparalleled increase in tourism, with almost 16 lakh tourists visiting the state. This milestone was announced by Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh, Director of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, along with a number of ground-breaking projects that will improve the state's tourism infrastructure. For the development of two significant tourist information centers, one in Mawphlang and one in Nartiang, the Indian government has approved a sizeable budget of Rs 50 crore. Diengdoh stated, "We have been approved for Rs 25 crore for each project," highlighting the Center's dedication to enhancing Meghalaya's tourism industry. Diengdoh also revealed that…

According to sources, the Meghalaya administration is nearing completion on a vehicle scrappage policy and would shortly present it to the cabinet for approval. "The policy is at its final stage," a transport department official verified. However, because procedures are still being worked out, the government has not yet decided whether or not cars that are more than 15 or 20 years old would be discarded. Concerns over the persistence of outdated, unsuitable cars are growing as Shillong's roads are overloaded with traffic, congested, and small lanes. "The Pollution Control Board must recommend the vehicle scrappage policy to control pollution…

The High Court of Meghalaya established a commission to investigate serious claims of widespread illicit coal mining in the state, led by retired Justice BP Katakey. The unscientific and unlawful rat-hole mining operations in Dobakol Nongalbibra in South Garo Hills and Goreng in West Khasi Hills were the subject of multiple petitions submitted to the one-member committee. The complaints have been received, Katakey confirmed, and the relevant departments will be instructed to carry out the necessary investigations and report the results. The prospect of include non-governmental organizations in the inspection process is still open, and the committee is also thinking…

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…