This development comes as the state continues its transition away from the controversial and hazardous rat-hole mining practices that were banned nearly a decade ago.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the family of the 13-year-old student who died due to suspected food poisoning in Karnataka.
Sangma was re-elected unopposed for the tenure 2025-28 at the organizational election held in the Constitutional Club of India in the national capital.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that efforts are underway to solve the long-pending contentious issues with Assam.
Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma, wife of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, officially became a legislator after taking the oath of office on Wednesday, administered by Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas K. Sangma.
Sangma attributed the NPP's losses in the recent Lok Sabha elections to its alignment with the BJP.
Sangma said that he was glad his government kept its promise of incentivising sportspersons.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for Meghalaya's development, focusing on youth empowerment, cultural enrichment, and sustainable economic growth.
This will be the first time that Meghalaya Games will be held in Tura.
The demarcation and redrawing of the boundary lines will take place in a phased manner and the process will be completed by December 31 in six of the 12 areas.
