Meghalaya

On Statehood Day Of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, PM Modi's Message

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday January 21, 2020

Statehood Day: On this day in 1972, all the three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

Undertrial Prisoner Escapes Through Toilet Ventilator In Meghalaya Court

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 18, 2020

An undertrial prisoner has escaped through the ventilator of a toilet in a Meghalaya court despite police personnel standing guard outside, an officer said on Friday.

Meghalaya Home Minister Confronts Journalist Outside His Office

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 7, 2020

Meghalaya Home Minister James K Sangma confronted a journalist who was waiting outside his room at the secretariat in Shillong on Monday. The incident happened at 5:30 pm when the minister, who is also the spokesperson of the ruling National Peoples Party, came out of his room and accused the journalist of blocking his way.

UGC NET Result Expected Soon, CSIR NET Result Likely To Be Delayed

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Saturday December 28, 2019

NTA would conduct CSIR NET in Assam and Meghalaya on December 27. Fresh admit cards have also been released for the candidates.

After Clashes, Shillong Artistes Strum Their Guitars For Peace And Unity

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday December 22, 2019

Like artistes in Assam, musicians in neighbouring Meghalaya have come up with a unique way to protest the Citizenship Amendment Act while ushering peace back into state capital Shillong after the clashes from last week.

CSIR-UGC NET To Be Held On December 27 In Assam, Meghalaya

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Sunday December 22, 2019

CSIR-UGC NET in Assam and Meghalaya will be held on December 27.

Internet Restored In Meghalaya Days After Citizenship Law Protest

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday December 21, 2019

The internet ban in Meghalaya that was imposed after protests broke out over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act has been removed. Violent protests were seen on the streets of state capital Shillong after the bill was passed by both houses of parliament.

Meghalaya Clears Inner Line Permit, Seeks Exemption From Citizenship Act

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Stela Dey | Friday December 20, 2019

The Meghalaya government has today forwarded to the centre a resolution passed on Thursday urging immediate implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state. The resolution which was passed in a special session of the state Assembly aims to make the state fully exempted from the new citizenship law.

Citizenship Amendment Act: Transport Affected In Bihar; Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya Peaceful

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya were peaceful on Thursday while agitators blocked rail and road traffic during a bandh called by Left-wing student organisations in Bihar against the new citizenship law.

6 States Didn't Use Nirbhaya Fund; Delhi Spent Less Than 5%

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2019

The Nirbhaya fund, set up by the centre in 2013 to be used towards ensuring women's safety, has seen a dismal nine per cent utilisation with states such as Maharashtra and Meghalaya not spending a single rupee from it, according to government data.

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi Gets Additional Charge Of Meghalaya

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2019

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi was on Monday given additional charge of Meghalaya, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Maharashtra Among 6 States That Didn't Use Nirbhaya Fund; UP, Delhi Spent Less Than 5%

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2019

The Nirbhaya fund, set up by the Centre in 2013 to be used towards ensuring women's safety, has seen a dismal nine per cent utilisation with states such as Maharashtra and Meghalaya not spending a single rupee from it, according to government data.

CSIR-UGC NET 2019 Concludes; Exam Date For Assam, Meghalaya Centres Later

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Singh | Sunday December 15, 2019

The second shift of CSIR NET December 2019 is over. National Testing Agency (NTA) held its maiden CSIR-UGC NET examination today in computer-based mode.

"After Christmas": Amit Shah Offers Hope To Meghalaya On Citizenship Law

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday December 15, 2019

Union home minister Amit Shah has assured that the concerns of Meghalaya regarding the newly passed citizenship law will be looked into, the state's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said.

NTA Postpones CSIR-UGC NET Exam For Assam, Meghalaya

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Singh | Sunday December 15, 2019

National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the CSIR UGC NET December 2019 examination at exam centres located in the states of Assam and Meghalaya.