Authorities imposed prohibition on government land in Singipur village following escalating tensions between Singipur and Ratnamanipur over ownership claims. Villagers clashed, with Singipur opposing Ratnamanipur’s plan for a park and yajna, leading to demolition of structures and stone-pelting. Three police platoons deployed to restore peace.
Civil society and commercial vehicle owners in Mizoram’s Mamit district have launched an indefinite road blockade due to severely deteriorated road conditions. The protest impacts key highways connecting the district to neighboring regions and Bangladesh. Despite assurances of repair work and allocated funds, the blockade continues, exacerbating shortages of essential commodities and cooking gas across…
Mizoram’s Joint Civil Society is holding a candlelit vigil Friday night to protest the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. They argue the act infringes upon Article 371G, which safeguards Mizo constitutional rights. Leaders expressed deep concern, calling the amendment a threat to the tribal population and urging the state government to reverse its endorsement.
Twenty-five young individuals from Meghalaya recently concluded a 10-day visit to Vietnam as part of an International Exposure Youth Programme. The initiative aimed to broaden their perspectives by exploring Vietnam’s history, culture, and development. Participants engaged in cultural exchanges and team-building activities to foster their potential as change-makers in Meghalaya.
Social activist Ruatfela Nu has filed a complaint with the Mizoram anti-corruption bureau, seeking an investigation into alleged misappropriation of Rs 4-5 crore in ginger procurement. The complaint follows a recent disclosure by the state agriculture minister regarding fund misuse at secondary collection centers.
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.
