Timber smuggling crisis: 15 trucks cross border daily
Villagers sound alarm as timber smuggling surges along Assam-Meghalaya border with shocking daily truck movements. Local authorities under scrutiny for alleged inaction.
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FMCG Giants Target Digital-Savvy Rural India Markets
India's FMCG sector witnesses unprecedented digital adoption in rural areas, prompting major companies to accelerate expansion strategies and tap into the growing purchasing power of hinterland consumers.
Meghalaya Assembly Wins Award for Paperless Proceedings
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly achieves digital milestone, winning prestigious award for completely paperless proceedings. Speaker Thomas A. Sangma leads historic transformation.
India's Climate Policy: Protecting Farmers in Green Transition
As India advances its climate goals, a critical question emerges: how to ensure farmers aren't left behind in the green transition. This analysis explores the delicate balance between environmental targets and agricultural livelihoods.
Meghalaya court sentences rape convict to 7 years in jail
In a significant ruling, a Meghalaya court has sentenced a rape convict to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a ₹10,000 fine. The judgment brings closure to a harrowing case of sexual assault in the East Jaintia Hills district.
Meghalaya CM's Quality Education Push for Every Child
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma unveils ambitious education reforms focusing on quality learning, infrastructure upgrades, and teacher training to transform the state's educational landscape.
Honeymoon Murder: Trial in Meghalaya
In a dramatic legal development, Sonam Raghuvanshi will stand trial in Meghalaya for the alleged murder of her husband during their honeymoon. The court has rejected her transfer plea, ensuring justice will be served where the crime took place.
Meghalaya Allocates 15% Budget to Education
Meghalaya government commits record 15% of state budget to education sector, signaling major push for educational development in Northeast India.
Meghalaya: Northeast's Emerging Digital Hub
Meghalaya is transforming into Northeast India's premier digital hub with groundbreaking initiatives in IT infrastructure, skill development, and startup ecosystem under CM Conrad Sangma's leadership.
Meghalaya CM announces youth empowerment initiatives
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announces comprehensive youth empowerment strategy focusing on skill development, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship support across the state.
Meghalaya girl sold for ₹3L via Facebook trap
A shocking case from Meghalaya where a young woman was sold for ₹3 lakh after being lured through Facebook. Three traffickers arrested in eye-opening human trade operation.
Facebook friendship leads to human trafficking in Meghalaya
A shocking case from Meghalaya reveals how a teenage girl's Facebook friendship led to her being trafficked and sold for ₹3 lakh. Three arrests made as authorities uncover digital deception turning into real-world horror.
West Bengal MGNREGS Funds Restored After 2 Years
After a prolonged two-year suspension, West Bengal finally receives central government approval for MGNREGS funds release. Discover the implications for rural employment and the state's economy.
Chamba DC Drives Timely Rural Housing Project Completion
Chamba Deputy Commissioner issues directives for accelerated completion of CSR-backed rural housing initiatives, ensuring benefits reach eligible families across the district.
Meghalaya Police arrests serial stalker in public places
Meghalaya Police arrests habitual stalker targeting women in public spaces. Shillong law enforcement takes strict action against street harassment under relevant IPC sections.
Tripura's Samriddhi Abhiyan Empowers 4.86L Rural Women
Tripura government launches groundbreaking Samriddhi Abhiyan initiative to transform lives of 4.86 lakh rural women through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Tech Revolution Transforms India's Legal System: Meghalaya HC
Exclusive insights from Meghalaya High Court's Chief Justice on how digital integration is slashing case backlogs and creating a more efficient, transparent judiciary system across India.
Garo Hills Gets 5 New Police Outposts & Station
Meghalaya Police launches major security upgrade in Garo Hills with new police station and multiple outposts to strengthen law enforcement in vulnerable areas.
India's Deep-Sea Fishing Revolution: Boosting Food Security
India's think tank NITI Aayog unveils ambitious strategy to harness deep-sea and offshore fisheries, aiming to transform coastal livelihoods and marine exports while ensuring national food security.
Karnataka's Rural Healthcare Revolution: PPP Model Success
Discover Karnataka's innovative public-private partnership that's delivering quality healthcare to remote villages through a unique doctor deployment strategy.
Meghalaya Adventure Tourism 2025: Sustainable Travel Future
Shillong hosts landmark Adventure Tourism Meet 2025, positioning Meghalaya as India's premier sustainable adventure destination with new initiatives and global partnerships.
Historic Hindu-Muslim Wedding in Meghalaya Inspires
In a powerful display of interfaith harmony, a Hindu man and Muslim woman's wedding in Meghalaya becomes a symbol of love transcending religious boundaries, earning widespread praise across communities.
Meghalaya restructures teaching cadre into two categories
Meghalaya announces major restructuring of teaching cadre into elementary and secondary categories to enhance educational quality and streamline teacher deployment across the state.
BSF Hosts Diwali Mela in Meghalaya's Mawpat Village
Border Security Force spreads festive cheer with special Diwali mela for Mawpat villagers in Meghalaya, strengthening community bonds in border areas.
Meghalaya Home Guards: First Responders in Crisis
Meghalaya's Home Minister reveals how home guards serve as crucial first responders during emergencies, with plans to enhance their capabilities and recognition.
Rural Banks Boost Credit in Semi-Urban & Rural India
Finance Ministry directs regional rural banks to accelerate lending in underserved areas amid growing demand. GST rate rationalization for banking services could further boost financial inclusion mission.
Ministry Fights ₹992 Cr Cut for Rural Training Institute
The Rural Development Ministry challenges massive funding reduction for National Institute of Rural Development, seeking full ₹992 crore allocation to preserve crucial training programs for rural India.
Shillong Workshop Revives Youth Reading Culture
Shillong hosts groundbreaking workshop to combat digital distraction and revive reading culture among Meghalaya's youth with innovative strategies and community engagement.
Meghalaya's 2-Phase Security Plan for Women & Children
Meghalaya launches comprehensive security initiative featuring emergency response systems, women-only patrols, and digital monitoring to combat violence against women and children.
Meghalaya Tourism: 60K Jobs by 2028
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reveals ambitious tourism growth plan set to generate 60,000 employment opportunities across the state by 2028 through strategic infrastructure development.
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