The Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Shillong Municipal Board, has launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign to promote cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation. The initiative encourages citizens to actively contribute to keeping towns and villages clean, while raising awareness about proper waste management and environmental protection. Through this program, Meghalaya aims to foster a culture of hygiene and community empowerment, making sustainable...

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, with eight ministers, including Ampareen Lyngdoh, AL Hek, and Paul Lyngdoh, resigning. The reshuffle will introduce new faces into the cabinet, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled at 5 PM today at Raj Bhavan. Authorities say the move aims to strengthen governance and bring fresh administrative perspectives to the state.

The 4th #Meghalaya Open Table Tennis Cash Prize Tournament began on September 12 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong. #LabanSC impressed with stellar performances, and the event promises more exciting matches, attracting top talent in the coming days.

  The All Meghalaya Upper Primary and Secondary Deficit Pattern School Teachers' Association held a special event on 11th September 2025 to recognize and appreciate the achievements of students across the state. The initiative aimed to highlight excellence in academics and extracurricular activities, fostering a culture of #education and #studentachievement. By acknowledging these accomplishments, the association emphasized the importance of #learning, #dedication, and #futureleaders in...

On July 10, 2025, the Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Film Tourism & Creative Media Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into a premier filmmaking destination. After reviewing over 200 public feedback submissions, the policy now includes financial incentives of up to ₹1 crore (or 25% of production cost) for national/international films—if they shoot 75% outdoors in Meghalaya. Local Khasi, Pnar, and Garo filmmakers receive subsidies up to ₹50 lakh every two years. A new Film...

On July 17, 2025, banks across Meghalaya—including SBI branches—remained closed to observe U Tirot Sing Day, marking the freedom fighter and Khasi chief’s death anniversary. The regional holiday is listed in RBI’s July banking calendar, while banks elsewhere in India stayed open. U Tirot Sing led the Anglo‑Khasi War (1829–33), resisting British land control before being captured in 1833 and dying in prison in Dhaka in 1835. His legacy is commemorated annually,...

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the Defence Ministry, State Government, AAI, and DGCA to speed up the stalled Shillong Airport expansion under a PIL filed in 2021. Authorities must now acquire 22 acres (10.3 from defense and 11.75 from private land) at a cost of ₹72.17 crore, with land transfer expected by end of July. The project includes extending Runway 4 by 571 m to enable safer aircraft operations. Tenders will be issued once environmental and land clearances are secured. The court...