Meghalaya

Bonded labour is prohibited in India by law. Though the Constitution directly and indirectly prohibits the practice, a specific law that prohibits the practice, the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was legislated only in 1976.

The northeastern states have urged the central government to reduce the prices of natural gas being used in various thermal power projects of the region, a Tripura minister said here Sunday.

Agencies Shillong, Aug 28: The Meghalaya government has commissioned a water supply scheme to ease the drinking water crisis that plagues Cherrapunjee, once the wettest place on earth, now known by its old name of Sohra.

Shillong, Aug 28 : Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch) SK Jain today disclosed that cash-starved Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council(HNLC) of Meghalaya had hired weapons in its bid to disrupt this year's Independence Day celebrations, as the banned outfit couldn't afford to buy arms.

Shillong, Aug 28 (PTI) Two social organisations today demanded resignation of Meghalaya Home Minister H D R Lyngdoh after accusing him of encouraging bootlegging and hindering police duty.

Shillong, Aug 28 (PTI) In order to commemorate the upcoming Commonwealth Games in the national capital, a week-long 'low carbon fair' is being held here from today.

Shillong, Aug. 27: The salesman joke about selling a refrigerator to an Eskimo has come true in Cherrapunjee, once the wettest place on earth.

Shillong, Aug 27 (PTI) The Gauhati High Court has admitted a petition by Garo Students Union challenging the proposed municipal polls in Meghalaya's Garo Hills but refused to stay the polls.

Lieutenant General I J Singh, Commandant of Army's Electrical and Military Engineering College in Secundrabad, will head the court martial trying former 33 Corps Commander Lt Gen P K Rath in Sukna land scam.

Shillong, Aug 27 (PTI) In response to charges by NCP that the security status to an opposition leader was curtailed in a 'prejudiced and vindictive' way, the Meghalaya government today said the security category to a VIP depended on the threat perception.

New Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) Lieutenant General I J Singh, Commandant of Army's Electrical and Military Engineering College in Secundrabad, will head the court martial trying former 33 Corps Commander Lt Gen P K Rath in Sukna land scam.

There is enough global information available on the latest agricultural techniques and strategies, but farmers need to be educated about it in their local dialect and the techniques translated into applications, an expert said here Thursday.

Shillong, Aug 26 (PTI) Power ministers of north-eastern states have asked the Centre to ensure that the dam over Bramhaputra, as planned by China, does not have an ecological and environmental fall-out in the region.

Shillong, Aug 26 (PTI) The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), under ceasefire for six years, has accused the government of delaying disbursement of funds for maintaining their designated camps and warned of 'unprecedented situation' in case of further delay.

Shillong, Aug 26 (PTI) Meghalaya Assembly will soon open its doors to students in an attempt to give them first hand lessons in the running of a legislature.

NEW DELHI: The 32nd Federation Cup qualifiers will be held from September 14. The teams have been divided in two groups. Group ‘A' will consist of Shillong Lajong FC (Meghalaya), Oil India (Assam), Mohammedan Sporting (Kolkata) and North Imphal Sporting Association (Manipur).

New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Eight teams will battle for supremacy when the 32nd Federation Cup football tournament qualifiers kick off from September 14.

Shillong, Aug 25 (PTI) Meghalaya government is in the process of revising its BPL list and issuing special cards to the beneficiaries.

Shillong, Aug 21 (PTI) The Meghalaya government has sought a status reports on reports that surrendered rebels were engaged in a syndicate controlling various business in Meghalaya illegally, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma today said here.

Seven drug peddlers, who operated in various states, were arrested with morphine and opium worth Rs.1 crore in this Uttar Pradesh's district Friday, police said.