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Shillong, Meghalaya – The Meghalaya government is actively considering the demands for salary enhancement from the non-academic staff of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). This development follows the second meeting of the rationalization committee, which is tasked with examining salary rationalization proposals for SSA staff at the state, district, and block levels. Jennifer J Synrem, […]
Shillong, Meghalaya – The Meghalaya government has announced a forthcoming discussion with the Samagra Shiksha (SSA) non-academic staff regarding their demands for salary increases. Commissioner & Secretary of Education Vijay Kumar Mantri revealed that the second meeting of the rationalization committee is scheduled for August 8. Mantri explained that while the committee had previously issued […]
Local organizations, including the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), have applauded the Meghalaya government’s recent amendments to the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety and Security) of Migrant Workers Act, 2020. The revised legislation aims to bolster the verification process for migrant workers by integrating the Crime and […]
Shillong, July 19, 2024 — In response to escalating violence in Bangladesh, the Meghalaya government has successfully evacuated 67 students from the country. The unrest, which has been fueled by clashes between student protesters and security forces over a disputed quota system for government jobs, has led to widespread turmoil and significant casualties. On July […]
The government of Meghalaya has forged a partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School of Government to accelerate the state’s economic progress. This initiative aims to identify and overcome economic barriers, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in the region. On July 16, James K. Sangma, Chairman of the Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), met with representatives […]
Shillong, June 24 – Meghalaya’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister, AL Hek, has appealed to the central government for assistance aimed at revitalizing the state’s animal husbandry and fisheries sectors, crucial sources of livelihood for rural communities. During a meeting with George Kurien, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Hek highlighted […]
The Meghalaya government has unveiled plans to issue a tender for the interior renovation of the iconic Pinewood Hotel, with pending approval of the detailed project report (DPR). BL Lyngdoh of the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) quashed circulating rumors, affirming that no contracts have been awarded to Vikram Singhania. “We will initiate the tender […]
Recognizing the pressing need to address the rising threat of drug trafficking, the Meghalaya government is taking proactive steps to bolster legal measures and engage local communities in the fight against drugs. Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced on June 7 the government’s commitment to tightening regulations against drug traffickers, with a focus on involving […]
As Cyclone ‘Remal’ looms closer, the Meghalaya government has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of its citizens, particularly schoolchildren, by announcing the closure of schools in districts expected to bear the brunt of the impending storm. This preemptive action aims to mitigate potential risks posed by the severe weather conditions forecasted for Tuesday. […]
Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma announced on May 16 that Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will address the persistent issues surrounding the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) with the National Testing Agency (NTA). This comes in response to significant delays and mismanagement during the recent CUET administration, where exams were delayed by nearly three hours. […]