Meghalaya is the sole Northeast state providing grants-in-aid to over 4,000 private schools, with the government allocating Rs 1967 crore for teacher salaries. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma acknowledged that despite significant investment, desired learning outcomes are not being met. The state is focusing on teacher training to improve educational standards and address the gap…
IIM Shillong hosted the ‘Shillong Literary Festival – Campus Prelude’ at its Mawdiangdiang campus. Curated by Meghalayan Age Ltd. and hosted by IIM Shillong’s NE-CCIE in partnership with Nurturing Minds, the event served as a curtain-raiser for the 2025 festival, fostering dialogue and celebrating youth perspectives with participation from various institutions.
This week’s horoscopes encourage embracing personal growth and trusting inner guidance across all zodiac signs. Rats are urged to shed old habits for future aspirations, while Oxen should trust quiet, internal decisions. Tigers are advised to stop proving themselves and simply be, and Rabbits to guard their sacred time.
A government schoolteacher in Dumka was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1 crore by a man promising his son a spot on the Jharkhand Ranji team. The accused reportedly used fake BCCI logos and signatures to dupe the teacher over four years. An FIR has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
Meghalaya’s cabinet has approved the regularization of nearly 1,000 ad hoc nurses appointed before December 2007, mirroring a 2022 decision for other employees. This move ensures parity and fairness for nursing staff. The cabinet also approved the Meghalaya State Education Commission Report 2025, along with new norms for municipal services and amendments to building bye-laws…
The National Human Rights Commission has registered a complaint regarding alleged police misconduct during a protest outside Baksa District Jail. Following a demand for “Justice for Zubeen Garg,” police reportedly used batons and tear gas, causing injuries. The complaint highlights concerns over the use of force without warning and the absence of a required magisterial…
The East Jaintia Hills district police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force apprehended two individuals involved in drug peddling during a checkpoint operation. One accused, an Assam resident, was found with 60 grams of contraband. A second co-accused, a Shillong resident and habitual offender, was also apprehended.
Assam government is pushing for a fast-track court for Zubeen Garg’s death case, with the SIT aiming to file charges by November-end. A Special Public Prosecutor will be appointed. Meanwhile, an Assam Police team is set to meet Singapore Police as part of the ongoing investigation into Garg’s demise in the island nation.
BSF Special Director General Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal visited Meghalaya to review border security. He met with the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary to discuss joint security mechanisms and intelligence sharing. Aggarwal also visited border outposts, interacted with troops, and emphasized vigilance and readiness. Efforts to maintain a secure international border were reviewed.
