David Laitphlang

Shillong

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Meghalaya pushes for expansion of Baljek Airport in West Garo Hills

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong: The Uttarakhand government has formally requested the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to take over Baljek Airport —located on the outskirts of Tura, the principal town of West Garo Hills District —on an Operations and Maintenance (O\&M) basis, in a renewed effort to boost air connectivity in western Meghalaya. The immediate goal is to operationalise the airport for 20-seater aircraft, with a clear roadmap to upgrade it for ATR-72-type aircraft in subsequent phases.
Vigil intensified on Bangladesh border, BGB acting on info: BSF officer

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong: The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has proactively acted on information shared with them by the Border Security Force (BSF) officials at their meetings but there is lingering concern about the growing activities of fundamentalist elements in border areas of Bangladesh, a senior BSF officer in Meghalaya said.
Meghalaya Mineral Discovery: Striking a balance between progress and preservation

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

According to senior GSI officials, recent reconnaissance surveys have unveiled deposits of bauxite in the Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills, and East Khasi Hills. In Rambrai, West Khasi Hills, moderate-quality bauxite resources have been inferred. Another site in East Khasi Hills has shown similarly significant deposits.
Man arrested in Meghalaya for social media post on Pahalgam terror attack: Police

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Meghalaya for his social media remarks on the Pahalgam terror attacks, police said. The Special Cell of East Khasi Hills district identified and arrested the man from his residence in Umlyngka, in the suburbs of the capital city. According to a statement issued by superintendent of police (SP) Vivek Syiem, the individual had used his Facebook account under the name “Man Shylla” to upload a video clip originally aired by a local news channel.
Leisha Agarwal, Avila Lyngdoh top MBOSE SSLC 2025 exams with 582 marks each

1 month ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

In a resounding academic leap, Meghalaya recorded a significant improvement in the performance of Class 10 students in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2025, declared by the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) on Saturday. The overall pass percentage surged to 87.10%, a dramatic rise from 55.80% last year.
Meghalaya CM rebukes Biren Singh for dragging Sangma’s name into Manipur crisis

1 month ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday termed former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh “dragging” his father P A Sangma’s name into the political discourse over Manipur’s crisis as “unfortunate” and said at this time, everyone’s efforts should be towards the restoration of peace and harmony in Manipur and not indulge in “political posturing”. Reacting to Biren Singh’s post on X earlier on Monday, Conrad Sangma wrote, “It’s unfortunate that N.
Over 1.92 lakh MT of illegal coal found by aerial survey in Meghalaya: HC panel

1 month ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong: Over 1.92 lakh metric tons of illegally mined coal was found in four districts of Meghalaya by an aerial survey (drone imagery) conducted by Garuda, a survey company, the Justice (retd) BP Katakey Committee, appointed by the Meghalaya high court to probe illegal coal mining in the state, said on Tuesday.
Meghalaya’s rail connectivity imbroglio: A battle of opinions, promises, fears

1 month ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

The debate over railway connectivity in Meghalaya has been a contentious issue, marked by strong opposing views from the government, opposition parties, civil society organisations, and local communities. While proponents see railway expansion as a catalyst for economic growth, cheaper transportation, and improved trade, detractors argue it will lead to demographic shifts, environmental degradation, and the erosion of indigenous identity.
FIR against Brigadier for harassing Colonel’s wife

2 months ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

A senior Army officer has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing the wife of his junior at the Officers’ Mess in Shillong, police officials said on Thursday. East Khasi Hills superintendent of police Vivek Syiem said that the accused, a Brigadier, has been charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 75(2) (sexual harassment), 79 (insulting the modesty of a woman), and 351 (criminal intimidation).
Army officer accused of sexual harassment by wife of junior in Shillong: Police

2 months ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

SHILLONG: A senior Indian Army officer has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing the wife of his junior at the Officers’ Mess in Shillong, police officials said on Thursday. East Khasi Hills superintendent of police Vivek Syiem said that the accused, a Brigadier, has been charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 75(2) (sexual harassment), 79 (insulting the modesty of a woman), and 351 (criminal intimidation).