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Alternative livelihood can stop illegal coal mining: Meghalaya CM Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the illegal coal mining and transportation of coal can only be stopped if there is an alternative livelihood for the coal workers in the state. He said, however, the government’s efforts are on to stop the illegal coal mining and that there are different laws to take action against the people who are involved in illegal activities of coal mining. “Actions have been taken and thousands of cases have been registere...
Alternative livelihood can stop illegal coal mining: Meghalaya CM
Alternative livelihood can stop illegal coal mining: Meghalaya CM
Source: IANS
7/07/2023 10:20:04 AM
6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences Travelling offers seniors the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. By venturing to new destinations and immersing themselves in diverse cultures, seniors can experience a revitalising effect on their mental well-being. Breaking away from their daily routines, they are able to view life from a fresh perspective and open themselves up to endless possibilities. Meaningful travel allows seniors to connect with new individuals, cultivate social i...
6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences
6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences
Source: IANS
3/06/2023 5:22:48 PM
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma presents deficit budget of Rs 1,592cr Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who also holds the Finance portfolio, on Thursday presented a deficit budget of Rs 1,592 crore for the fiscal year 2023-24 This deficit amount is almost 3.42 per cent of the gross state domestic product (GSDP). Though the opposition criticised the high deficit amount in the budget, the Chief Minister termed it as a 'people's budget'. He said: "I am happy to announce that the estimated capital outlay for 2023-24 is 14 per cent h...
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma presents deficit budget of Rs 1,592cr
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma presents deficit budget of Rs 1,592cr
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 9:20:24 AM
Meghalaya gets its first electric train: NF Railway Meghalaya has got the electric train for the first time after the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commissioned the 22.82 km track of Dudhnai-Mendipathar railway line, officials said on Friday. Sabysaschi De, CPRO of NFR said that the Railways has achieved a milestone by commissioning Dudhnai-Mendipathar single-line section and Abhayapuri-Pancharatna 34.59 track km double-line section on Wednesday. The Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE) has carried out the elect...
Meghalaya gets its first electric train: NF Railway
Meghalaya gets its first electric train: NF Railway
Source: IANS
18/03/2023 10:00:58 AM
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Chief Minister meet President, Union Ministers in Delhi The Chief Ministers of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland on Saturday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio along with Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton, met the President. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha also met Murmu. The three Chief Ministers along with their cabinet colleagues took oath in the respective state ...
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Chief Minister meet President, Union Ministers in Delhi
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Chief Minister meet President, Union Ministers in Delhi
Source: IANS
12/03/2023 9:36:00 AM
Holding discussions on new Meghalaya government sans NPP, BJP: Mukul Sangma (Lead) Though National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma has staked claim to power in Meghalaya with the BJP's support, Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Sangma on Friday asserted that the next government might be formed without the NPP-BJP combine. Talking to IANS, Mukul Sangma said: "We are in talks with every political party except the NPP and the BJP. All have expressed their desire to come along for the better interest of the state." As per the Trinamool leader, dis...
Holding discussions on new Meghalaya government sans NPP, BJP: Mukul Sangma (Lead)
Holding discussions on new Meghalaya government sans NPP, BJP: Mukul Sangma (Lead)
Source: IANS
3/03/2023 5:29:33 PM
Counting of votes in Tripura, Meghalaya & Nagaland begins Counting of votes, polled in the February Assembly elections in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, began on Thursday morning under three-tier security measures, including central paramilitary forces, officials said. Poll officials said that prohibitory orders have been promulgated in and around all counting centres as a precautionary measure. The Election Commission has appointed a General Observer for each Assembly constituency while several other officials, including micro-observers and...
Counting of votes in Tripura, Meghalaya & Nagaland begins
Counting of votes in Tripura, Meghalaya & Nagaland begins
Source: IANS
2/03/2023 9:24:10 AM
Northeast region is strong pillar of Act East Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the northeast is a strong pillar of the Act East Policy and Meghalaya along with the entire region has a strong prospect of trade and tourism. He made the remarks while addressing his first election rally in Shillong ahead of the February 24 Assembly polls in Meghalaya. The Prime Minister said that with the initiative of the NDA government, the fortune of the northeast has been changing rapidly. "We are proud of Meghalaya's cu...
Northeast region is strong pillar of Act East Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Northeast region is strong pillar of Act East Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 6:05:09 PM
Entire Rs 16,982 cr GST compensation cess to states to be cleared: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the entire GST compensation cess for June 2022 totalling Rs 16,982 crore will be cleared. She said this while addressing a press conference soon after the 49th meeting of the GST Council ended. She also informed that Rs 16,524 crore to six states which have submitted the accountant general's (AG) certificate will also be released. Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Telangana are among the six states which have submitted AG certificates...
Entire Rs 16,982 cr GST compensation cess to states to be cleared: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Entire Rs 16,982 cr GST compensation cess to states to be cleared: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Source: IANS
19/02/2023 9:38:26 AM
Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur celebrate 51st Statehood Day Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on Friday separately celebrated their 51st Statehood Day by holding numerous colourful cultural programmes and other functions. In the poll-bound Tripura and Meghalaya, the Statehood Day functions were low key and the ministers and politicians did not attend the celebrations due to the model code of conduct. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJ...
Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur celebrate 51st Statehood Day
Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur celebrate 51st Statehood Day
Source: IANS
22/01/2023 10:45:17 AM
Top 5 hiking destinations in India for your New Year trip Mountaineering and hiking are becoming into some of the most fascinating adventure sports, and many individuals have started choosing them recently. The lovely pathways make it easier to slip away into nature and re-establish a connection between the mind, body and spirit. "India has seen immense growth in the number of people interested in hiking activities. The country's rich landscape has multiple locations packed with some of the most mesmerising mountain ranges where aspiring...
Top 5 hiking destinations in India for your New Year trip
Top 5 hiking destinations in India for your New Year trip
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 3:14:04 PM
GST Council to hold virtual meet on Saturday After a gap of nearly six months, the meeting of GST Council, which is headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would be held on Saturday through video conferencing, it was announced on Friday. "The 48th Meeting of the GST Council will be held on 17th December, 2022 by video conference," the Finance Ministry tweeted on Friday. The previous meeting of the GST council was held in Chandigarh between June 28 and 29 this year. Last month, former West Bengal Finance Ministe...
GST Council to hold virtual meet on Saturday
GST Council to hold virtual meet on Saturday
Source: IANS
17/12/2022 9:13:20 AM
Meghalaya to set up 7 new outposts along Assam border Responding to the demand of the local residents and various organisations, the Meghalaya government on Tuesday decided to set up seven new police outposts in all "sensitive areas" in four districts along the inter-state border with Assam. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, after a cabinet meeting said that the council of ministers approved the setting up of seven police outposts in West Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, Ri Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills districts along the in...
Meghalaya to set up 7 new outposts along Assam border
Meghalaya to set up 7 new outposts along Assam border
Source: IANS
30/11/2022 1:07:54 PM
Hospitality group Marriott International to add 13-14 properties in 12 months time Hospitality major Marriott International will be adding about 13-14 hotels in India under different brands in 12 months time, said a senior official. "Currently, the Marriott is managing about 134 properties under different brands. Another 13-14 more hotels will be added in 12 months time," Gaurav Singh, Market Vice President, South & East India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, said. The group has about 60 agreements for hotels to open in the future. In the markets overseen b...
Hospitality group Marriott International to add 13-14 properties in 12 months time
Hospitality group Marriott International to add 13-14 properties in 12 months time
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 10:55:14 AM
Three flights connecting five NE cities inaugurated by Jyotiraditya Scindia Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday inaugurated three flights connecting five cities of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram. A flight connecting Imphal and Aizawl under RCS UDAN commenced from Sunday and will operate five times a week, while a flight connecting Shillong and Lilabari under RCS UDAN will commence from Monday and will operate four times a week. A flight connecting Lilabari and Ziro also began operating from Sunday and will operate t...
Three flights connecting five NE cities inaugurated by Jyotiraditya Scindia
Three flights connecting five NE cities inaugurated by Jyotiraditya Scindia
Source: Reuters
31/10/2022 9:41:22 AM
Meghalaya inks deal with NEEPCO to commission hydro power plants The Meghalaya government on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state owned North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) for commissioning of three hydro electric projects with a total generation capacity of 235 MW. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, also in charge of the Power department, after the agreement signing ceremony, said the NEEPCO under the agreement would set up the Umiam stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 hydro power plants. The Umiam stage 3 is in the final s...
Meghalaya inks deal with NEEPCO to commission hydro power plants
Meghalaya inks deal with NEEPCO to commission hydro power plants
Source: IANS
26/10/2022 12:01:19 PM
Rs 1,000cr disbursed to farming communities in Meghalaya Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said over Rs 1,000 crore has been disbursed to the farming communities in the state through different welfare schemes including the state's flagship scheme 'FOCUS', in the last four years. Addressing a programme here, he said that FOCUS being the biggest welfare programme for the benefit of 4.5 lakh farmers, the state government realised the importance of the programme, and decided to provide additional direct transfer of Rs...
Rs 1,000cr disbursed to farming communities in Meghalaya
Rs 1,000cr disbursed to farming communities in Meghalaya
Source: IANS
12/08/2022 10:42:36 AM
Dinesh Radhakrishnan takes charge as Chief Product & Technology Officer of Angel One Limited Mumbai : At a time when Angel One Limited (formerly known as Angel Broking Limited) is making bigger strides in the fintech space, it has appointed Dinesh Radhakrishnan as its Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). Dinesh will lead the technology, product & design teams at Angel One. He joins Angel One following a successful stint at Ola Electric as the CTO, where he led the software engineering arm of Ola Electric and helped launch the ecosystem to web sell...
Dinesh Radhakrishnan takes charge as Chief Product & Technology Officer of Angel One Limited
Dinesh Radhakrishnan takes charge as Chief Product & Technology Officer of Angel One Limited
Source: Angel One Ltd
15/07/2022 12:04:33 PM