Meghalaya
State in northeastern India
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Meghalaya is a state in northeast India. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: (a) the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and (b) the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1.
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Red alert extended in 3 NE states, unprecedented rainfall hits Meghalaya, AssamIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Weather update: Delhi-NCR likely to get respite from heatwave from this date, check IMD forecast hereThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a 'heatwave' in parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the surrounding areas on June 5. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Tamil..DNA - Published | |
Meghalaya exit poll results: Pollster predicts NDA and INC locked in close contest for 2 seatsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon onset over Kerala, Northeast likely from ThursdayThe southwest monsoon, driven by Cyclone Remal, is anticipated to arrive early in Kerala and the northeast, influenced by Cyclone Remal's impact on West Bengal and Bangladesh, accelerating its..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Remal's wake leaves 33 dead, many missing in N-E; WB toll 9Cyclone Remal aftermath causes devastation in Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal, Tripura. Deaths reported, rescue efforts ongoing. Mizoram govt orders closures.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Heatwave grapples North India, heavy rainfall batters southern statesSevere heatwave affecting North India is predicted by Met department. Rajasthan Health Department is on high alert. Met Department forecasts severe heat in Delhi. India Meteorological Department issued..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, along with France, kicks off drill; will bolster Indo-Pacific tiesIndia and France have initiated their joint 'Shakti' combat exercise in Umroi, Meghalaya, aiming to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and enhance peace in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In a 1st for Meghalaya, female officer gets state’s DGP postMatrilineal Meghalaya appointed its first woman police chief when governor Phagu Chauhan appointed Idashisha Nongrang as the new director general of police (DGP) on Saturday. She will assume the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India-France to hold 7th edition of Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26 in Meghalaya's Umroi region. The exercise aims to enhance joint military capacity for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Village on border of Assam, Meghalaya votes in both statesNearly 65 families in the village also hold voting rights in Meghalaya due to their proximity to the border. Living along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border areas, these "dual voters" have been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Big anti-aircraft ammo haul in MeghalayaIndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha elections: Severe heat wave predicted in many states during second phase of pollingThe Met office said high humidity could add to people's inconvenience in Tripura, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, Meghalaya and Goa. Voters in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya poised to break previous voter turnout records in upcoming Lok Sabha polls: CEO BDR TiwariThe Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya, BDR Tiwari on Saturday expressed confidence that the state will surpass all previous voter turnout percentages in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.IndiaTimes - Published | Meghalaya: EC issues show-cause notice to oppn VPP for MCC 'violation'IndiaTimes - Published |
Shillong Meghalaya Lok Sabha constituency election 2024: Check polling date, candidates list, past election resultsMeghalaya has two Lok Sabha constituencies -- Shillong and Tura. Both seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.DNA - Published | Weather update: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in several states; check forecast for this weekIMD predictrs light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in North Eastern India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya on 25th and 26th March. Gangetic West Bengal to witness light rainfall..DNA - Published |
Blast from the past: When John F Kennedy arrested Adolf Lu Hitler in MeghalayaElection Commission on Tuesday shared a rather funny anecdote from its archive. The headline 'Adolf Lu Hitler arrested by John F Kennedy' in a newspaper instantly ignited nationwide interest due to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Election in Meghalaya 2024: Date, schedule, constituency detailsIndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress hopeful of finalising seat-sharing with TMC, AAP soonTMC has sought two seats in Assam and one in Meghalaya.DNA - Published | 'Amit Shah called Meghalaya govt most corrupt, later...': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in NongpohBharat Jodo Nyay Yatra began on January 14. The march will culminate in Mumbai on March 20 or 21. Yatra aims to cover a distance of 6,713 kilometres, straddling 100 Lok Sabha constituencies and 337..DNA - Published |
PM Modi praise for Meghalaya woman: 'Modi of her village'IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bearers of rich cultural heritage': President Murmu extends greetings to Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on statehood dayPresident Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on their statehood days. These Northeast states are moving ahead on the path of progress, prosperity, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
President Murmu to embark on 3-day visit of Meghalaya, Assam from MondayPresident Droupadi Murmu will visit Meghalaya and Assam from January 15 to 17, an official statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Sunday. The president will inaugurate the Meghalaya Games at the..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | Meghalaya gets second Raj Bhavan, to host President Droupadi Murmu during her visit next weekMeghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the state's second Raj Bhavan in Tura, located in western Garo Hills region. The governor inaugurated it remotely from Shillong while Chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' to cover 100 Lok Sabha, 337 assembly segmentsRahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' will start from Imphal on January 14, covering 6,713 km, 100 Lok Sabha constituencies, 337 assembly segments, 110 districts. The yatra will culminate in Mumbai..IndiaTimes - Published | One District One Product Awards 2023: Meghalaya bags accolade for promoting initiativeIndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya rebels pull out of peace talksThe proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of Meghalaya has pulled out of peace talks with the Centre and the state government, citing a deadlock on "fundamental issues" after six..IndiaTimes - Published | JEE rule: Biometric and frisking even after toilet breakCandidates appearing for JEE-Main will be subjected to frisking and biometric attendance after a toilet break too. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is introducing stricter guidelines during the tests..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dense fog, cold conditions in North West India likely in next 2 daysDense fog and cold day conditions will continue in northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh. New Year's Day in parts of UP, MP, and Chhattisgarh may have light rainfall. Tamil..IndiaTimes - Published | Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul Gandhi to undertake 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' from January 14Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, will undertake 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' ahead of the 2024 general elections. The yatra will cover a distance of 6,200 kilometers across 14 states and 85 districts. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather update: IMD predicts temperature drop, dense fog in several states as coldwave intensifies over North IndiaOver the next three days, there is a dense fog warning for certain areas in Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura, as per the weather agency.DNA - Published | Class X dropout rate is 21%, Odisha record worst at 50%India's Class X dropout rate has decreased from 28.4% in 2018-19 to 20.6% in 2021-22. Odisha has the highest dropout rate at 49.9%, followed by Bihar at 42.1%. The Union education minister stated that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ladakh saw sharpest rise in jobless graduates between 2021-2022 and 2022-23: GovernmentUnemployment among graduates increased in Ladakh, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan between 2021-22 and..IndiaTimes - Published | A day after the shock, Parliament security witnesses total overhaulThe security regimen in Lok Sabha witnessed a complete overhaul after a security breach. Personal staff of MPs were not allowed entry and the visitors gallery remained empty. Movement of mediapersons..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD issues fog alert for 5 states for next two days; details hereDense fog during the morning hours is very likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.DNA - Published | Multiple earthquakes jolt different parts of India, minimal impact reportedMultiple parts of India were shaken by earthquakes on Friday morning, including Chengalpet in Tamil Nadu, Vijayapura in Karnataka, Rajkot in Gujarat, and Shillong in Meghalaya. The earthquakes had..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarkashi tunnel: Rescuers resort to old method of rat-hole mining as modern machine failRat-hole mining, popular in Meghalaya, involves drilling small holes in the earth for coal extraction.DNA - Published | Special forces of India, US kicks off drill in MeghalayaIndia and the US have begun the 'Vajra Prahar' combat exercise in Meghalaya, aimed at enhancing military interoperability between their special forces. The exercise will involve joint planning and..IndiaTimes - Published |
India, US kick off Vajra Prahar exercise between their special forcesIndia and the US have commenced the 'Vajra Prahar' combat exercise in Meghalaya to enhance military interoperability. The exercise will involve joint planning and execution of special operations,..IndiaTimes - Published | Indo-US joint special force exercise 'Vajra Prahar' beginsThe 14th edition of the Indo-US joint special forces exercise, 'Vajra Prahar, 2023', has commenced in Meghalaya's Umroi Cantonment. The exercise aims to exchange best practices and experiences in areas..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC collegium recommends chief justices for Uttarakhand, Orissa and Meghalaya high courtsThe Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of judges as chief justices of the High Courts in Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Meghalaya. Justice Ritu..IndiaTimes - Published | Justice Vaidyanathan appointed chief justice of Meghalaya HCThe senior most judge of Madras high court, Justice S Vaidyanathan, has been appointed new chief justice of the high court of Meghalaya. In a resolution passed to this effect, the Supreme Court..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya government hands over land for National Law UniversityThe Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, has handed over land for the construction of the permanent campus of the National Law University and the State Judicial Academy. The Chief Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits Meghalaya, tremors felt in Assam, parts of northeastThe jolt was also felt in nearby states such as Assam and the northern part of West Bengal and Sikkim.DNA - Published |
Tension along Assam-Meghalaya borderIndiaTimes - Published | Weather update: IMD predicted heavy rainfall in various states for next 3 days; check state-wise forecastFrom September 19 to 22, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura in northern India are all expected to experience severe rainfall.DNA - Published |
Assam CM Himanta Biswa discusses border dispute with his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad SangmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma met in Shillong and discussed various issues including the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute issue.DNA - Published | |
