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May 29, 2026 3:29 PM

MoS Sports Raksha Khadse chairs review meeting with Meghalaya govt to assess sports and youth development initiatives

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Meghalaya Sport Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and Vijay Kumar D, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, to assess ongoing sports and youth development initiatives in the state and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the state government. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Government of Meghalaya, Sports Auth...

April 28, 2026 4:51 PM

Indian Army to host 11 nations for multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ in Meghalaya

The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations. According to the Indian Army, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to collective security and regional stability. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate Gener...

March 27, 2026 4:59 PM

Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, becomes 12th state to join framework

Meghalaya has become the 12th state to sign a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union government under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, marking a significant step towards sustainable and service-oriented rural water supply. The agreement formalises the state’s entry into the new reform-driven framework of the mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this month. Centre-State Partnership for Water Security The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Mi...

February 5, 2026 10:44 PM

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic coal mine explosion in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district and announced ex-gratia assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims and the injured. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. “Pained by the mishap in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Condolences to those who lost...

January 21, 2026 4:10 PM

Odisha, Meghalaya sign MoU to strengthen early childhood care and development

In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration, the government of Odisha and the government of Meghalaya on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at mutual learning, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD). According to an official statement, the MoU envisages collaboration between the two states to strengthen holistic Early Childhood Care,...

January 21, 2026 9:24 AM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah extend greetings on Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura are celebrating their Statehood Day on Wednesday. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of the three northeastern states, praising their cultural richness, development journey and contributions to India’s growth. Greeting the people of Tripura, the Prime Minister highlighted the state’s blend of tradition and modernity and its role in strengthening India’s growth trajectory. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “War...

November 2, 2025 12:32 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone for integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development Project under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. He also launched multiple DoNER projects worth ₹233 crore in Meghalaya, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, senior officials, and tourism stakeholders. Calling Meghalaya “a heaven on ...

July 21, 2025 12:04 PM

PM Modi shares article commending progress in Meghalaya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article highlighting progress made by the state of Meghalaya. In response to an article shared by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, PM Modi said on X, "Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Meghalaya’s remarkable transformation driven by tourism, youth empowerment, women-led SHGs, initiatives like the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Vibrant Village Programme and more. With strong government support and vibrant community sp...

May 17, 2025 9:11 AM

Rain brings relief to Mumbai, IMD forecasts more showers across India

Mumbai experienced early morning showers on Saturday, offering a welcome break from the persistent humidity that had gripped the city in recent days. The rainfall brought cooler temperatures and much-needed relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky throughout the day with a likelihood of light showers continuing. According to the department, light to moderate rain is expected across various parts of the city as part of the ongoing pre-m...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ to begin in Meghalaya on Wednesday

The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise "Nomadic Elephant" is set to commence on July 3 in Umroi, Meghalaya, according to the Indian Army on Tuesday. The two-week training event, concluding on July 16, aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations' armies in semi-conventional operations within semi-urban and mountainous terrains under UN mandate. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), shared details of the exercise on socia...