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SPL 2026: Mawlai Edge Past Sawmer 2-1 to Move Closer to Title

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Shillong, October 2: Mawlai FC moved a step closer to the Shillong Premier League (SPL) 2026 title after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sawmer

SDRF lowers body of 19-year-old from Khyndailad building in Shillong

2026-10-02 No Comments

SHILLONG, OCT 2: Personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Friday recovered the body of a teenager found hanging in a building at

Bellefonte at 50: Quiet Service Touches Lives and Offers Hope in Shillong

2026-10-02 No Comments

Shillong, Oct 2: For five decades, Bellefonte, a house of the Salesian Sisters at Lumshyiap in Shillong, has remained committed to religious formation, education, skills

KSU Rules Out FIR Over Alleged Police Extortion, Najiar Questions Accountability

2026-10-01 No Comments

Shillong, October 1: Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) General Secretary Rueben Najiar has ruled out filing a First Information Report (FIR) over the alleged illegal collection

SPL 2026: Lajong Return to Top After 2-0 Win Over Langsning

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Shillong, October 1: Shillong Lajong FC returned to the top of the provisional Shillong Premier League (SPL) 2026 standings after defeating defending champions Langsning FC

Police Personnel Suspended Over Alleged Illegal Money Collection from Truck Drivers

1500 cops, tactical teams mobilised for Amit Shah’s 2-day Shillong trip

2026-10-01 No Comments

SHILLONG, OCT 1: Shillong Police has put in place elaborate arrangements ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s two-day visit to the city on October

KSU Demands Closure of AMD Office, Urges Meghalaya Government to Reject Uranium Mining Shillong, July 14: The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) on Tuesday demanded that the Meghalaya Government immediately shut down the office of the Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) at Nongmensong and formally communicate to the Centre that the state will not permit uranium mining in Meghalaya. Addressing the media, KSU General Secretary Reuben A. Najiar said the union's concerns have resurfaced following recent remarks by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh indicating that uranium mining could become a reality in Meghalaya. "There are clear signs that the uranium issue is being revived. People have started purchasing land in Domiasiat and other uranium-bearing areas. Influential individuals, including those with links to the government, have reportedly been visiting these places and persuading local landowners to sell their land," Najiar alleged. He said media reports quoting the Union Minister had reinforced the KSU's apprehension that the Central Government is once again pushing for uranium extraction in the state. Najiar asserted that the Meghalaya Government must go beyond verbal opposition and demonstrate its commitment through concrete action. He urged the State Legislative Assembly to adopt a resolution opposing uranium mining and forward it to the Central Government. "Words alone are not enough. Although such a resolution may not override Central laws, it will send a strong political and constitutional message that Meghalaya stands firmly against uranium mining," he said. The KSU also appealed to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Jaiñtia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), and Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) to pass similar resolutions and exercise their powers under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to enact laws prohibiting uranium mining within their respective jurisdictions. Najiar pointed out that uranium deposits are found not only in South West Khasi Hills but also in parts of Jaiñtia Hills and Garo Hills, making it imperative for all three Autonomous District Councils to take a united stand. Questioning the continued presence of the AMD office in Shillong, he asked, "If the State Government is genuinely opposed to uranium mining, what is the purpose of allowing the AMD office to continue functioning at Nongmensong? The government should ask them to leave. As long as the office remains, the uranium issue will never truly die." Reiterating the union's long-standing opposition, Najiar said previous exploratory drilling had already caused environmental and social concerns. "We have witnessed the impact that even exploratory activities have had on the environment, local communities, and agricultural land. One can only imagine the consequences if full-scale uranium mining is allowed. We will never permit it," he asserted. Referring to Meghalaya's historical and constitutional position, Najiar claimed that the Federation of Khasi States had not signed the Instrument of Merger but had acceded to India through the Instrument of Accession. He warned that any attempt by the Central Government to impose uranium mining against the wishes of the people would trigger a renewed public movement opposing the project.

Police allowed KSU rally to continue for 2 hours despite violence, informed us through media: Reuben Najiar

2026-10-01 No Comments

SHILLONG, OCT 1: KSU general secretary Reuben Najiar on Thursday said police allowed the August 19 rally to continue for over two hours even after

VPP to Hold Peaceful March to Meghalaya Secretariat on August 6 Over Public Issues

Meghalaya awarded best small state in tobacco control, reports 40% drop in public smoking: Official

2026-10-01 No Comments

SHILLONG, OCT 1: Meghalaya has been awarded the best-performing small state in the country for tobacco control, with grassroots efforts leading to a 30 to

Paul urges dialogue over confrontation on KSU demands

Any illegality should be controlled, probe should take place: Paul Lyngdoh on alleged police collection along Mawkhanu-Thangshalai

2026-10-01 No Comments

SHILLONG, OCT 1: UDP legislator from West Shillong Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said any illegality along the Mawkhanu and Thangshalai area, as alleged in a

Over 90% hearings completed under SIR in Meghalaya, 19 lakh electors parked for final roll: CEO

Final electoral roll deferred to Oct 26 as Meghalaya clears 93% SIR notice cases; doorstep document collection begins

2026-10-01 No Comments

SHILLONG, OCT 1: The final publication of Meghalaya’s electoral roll under SIR 2026 has been pushed to October 26, with the state reporting 93.13 percent

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