Shillong

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.

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.

Curfew Lifted In Shillong, Streets Decked Up In Christmas Lights

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 22, 2019

Curfew was on Sunday morning lifted in Shillong, as no report of violence or arson over the amended citizenship Act was reported from any part of the city, officials said.

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.

"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.

Amit Shah's Shillong Visit Cancelled Amid Citizenship Act Protests

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday December 13, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Shillong, Meghalaya, on Sunday, has been cancelled, sources in the Home Ministry have said, amid raging protests over the Citizenship Act. He will also not visit Arunachal Pradesh on Monday.

Curfew In Shillong Eased For 12 Hours Amid Protests Over Citizenship Act

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 13, 2019

The curfew imposed in parts of Shillong following violent protests was relaxed on Friday for 12 hours, beginning 10 am, with no untoward incident being reported from the areas, officials said.

Cops Use Tear Gas, Lathi-Charge At Citizenship Act Protest In Shillong

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Friday December 13, 2019

A crowd protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Meghalaya's capital Shillong was tear-gassed and lathi-charged by the police this evening after they reportedly threw stones at the police near the Raj Bhavan.

Exempt Entire Northeast From Citizenship Bill: Meghalaya MP To PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 13, 2019

National Peoples Party (NPP) leader Agatha K Sangma has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exempt the entire north-east from the purview of the amended Citizenship Act to ensure that peace returns to the region. The Tura MP wrote to PM Modi on Thursday night.

Updates: Amit Shah's Shillong, Arunachal Visit Cancelled Over Citizenship Act Protests

India News | Edited by Arun Nair, Stela Dey | Friday December 13, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Shillong, Meghalaya, on Sunday, has been cancelled, sources in the Home Ministry have said, amid raging protests over the Citizenship Act. Amit Shah was scheduled to visit the North-East Police Academy in Shillong. According to sources, the Home Minister will visit Jharkhand on Saturday and Monday to campaign for ...

Meghalaya Cuts Internet For 2 Days, Curfew In Parts Of Shillong Amid Protests

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Friday December 13, 2019

Mobile internet and SMS services were blocked across Meghalaya for two days, and an indefinite curfew imposed in parts of capital city Shillong after unrest flared in the state on Thursday over the Citizenship Amendment Bill or CAB on Thursday.

Elderly Couple, Pet Dog Die As Fire Destroys 117-Year-Old Shillong Church

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday November 17, 2019

A massive fire that broke out this morning at a 117-year-old church in Shllong has killed two people, police said, adding that the century-old church was damaged in the blaze.

North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Observes 26th Convocation; 14,502 Students Graduate

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Monday November 4, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind attended the 26th convocation of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, Meghalaya today. This is the President's first visit to Meghalaya since assuming office.

Centre To Skill 30,000 People In Meghalaya: Smriti Irani

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Monday August 26, 2019

Union Minister Smriti Irani said that the Centre will skill 30,000 people in Meghalaya under the 'Samarth' scheme in apparel, textiles and handloom sectors.

Meghalaya Police's Tweet On Drug Peddlers Selling Rasna Has Twitter In Splits

Offbeat | Friday August 16, 2019

On Thursday, Meghalaya Police tweeted about Shillong drug peddlers selling a powdered fruit drink instead of narcotics and urging anyone who had been ripped off by them to come forward and report it.