SHILLONG: Meghalaya being one of the 14 states of the country today has began to fight against the spread of measles and reduce deaths from measles with the State Health Department has started to c

SHILLONG: The proposed limestone mining of Adhunik Cements Ltd (ACL) at Umsoo-Mootang, Thangskai at Jaintia Hills has invited much criticism from the FKJGP Narpuh Circle citing that the proposed pr

SHILLONG, Oct 9 – In a first-of-its-kind in the Northeastern region, bitumen and waste plastic will be used in road construction in Shillong using a technology known for its durability, especially

Shillong: The State Forest department has requested the Central Government to direct the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun to conduct a detailed survey of the latest tiger population in the State.

Talking to The Shillong Times here on Sunday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest VK Nautiyal said the State had sought the detailed tiger survey few months back and the department was awaiting response from the Central Government.

SHILLONG: Meghalaya is all to replace plastic bags with eco-friendly hand-woven bags called “Pla Iew” and “Sla” or leaves.

SHILLONG: Expressing concern over the unscientific rat hole mining prevalent in the State especially in Jaintia Hills, Deputy Chief Minister In-charge Mining, Bindo M Lanong, said the State Governm

In what may be termed as retaliation to Chief Secretary WMS Pariat’s comments that the Government would have the final say on whether the four laning would pass through the Umsning bypass or the ex

Shillong: In a first-of-its-kind in the Northeastern region, bitumen and waste plastic will be used in road construction in Shillong using a technology known for its durability, especially in extre

“We would not allow any miners to leave the land where unscientific rat hole mining has been carried out without refilling it. The Government would ensure that this is being implemented in its true spirit since it is a matter of life and death for the people residing in those areas,” Lanong said while speaking to reporters on Tuesday.

He said that the Government would also encourage planting of trees in the all those areas where mining activities takes place, while adding that this is the only way to preserve the greenery of the mining zones.

Concrete buildings in city adding to threat
Shillong: Last month’s devastating earthquake, which shook Sikkim and the whole of North East and north India, has raised many questions amongst the people of the State over construction of concrete houses and buildings.