Meghalaya Current Affairs

Wildlife Genetics Laboratory — BNSS Recognition in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Fovt. has approved Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak The Government of Meghalaya has notified the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak and its Director under Section 329(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, marking a significant step in strengthening wildlife crime investigation. This recognition enables the laboratory to assist law enforcement […]

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Pradip Kurbah’s’ ‘Moon’ to feature at Busan Asian Project Market

Shillong‑based filmmaker Pradip Kurbah is emerging once again from the fog‑clad hills of Meghalaya into the international cinematic limelight. His latest work, “Moon,” is a psychological drama that beautifully captures the essence of his home state’s landscapes and its people. This project has been chosen for the Asian Project Market (APM) at the 30th Busan

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Meghalaya Launches Autumn Calendar 2025

The government of Meghalaya has announced the Autumn Calendar 2025. The Department of Tourism developed this for promotion of the state’s culture and support of local economies. With international music, international sporting events, and daily musical engagement, the Autumn Calendar establishes Meghalaya as a premier destination for travel, culture and entertainment. Highlights of the Autumn

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Exercise Maitree 2025: India-Thailand Armies Train Together in Meghalaya

The Indian and Thai armies are set to conduct a joint military exercise titled ‘Maitree’ at the Umroi cantonment in Meghalaya. This joint military exercise will focus on enhancing operational readiness for joint counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under the auspices of a UN mandate. The exercise will take place five years after the last

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A Life-size statue of freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem unveiled in Meghalaya

Life-size statue of earliest and legendary freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem unveiled in Meghalaya to mark the 190th anniversary of his death. The monument, put up by the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), serves as a tribute to the legendary Khasi chief who led an armed resistance against British imperial forces in the early 19th

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Behdeinkhlam Festival 2025: Jowai in Meghalaya Prays for Prosperity and Good Health

The sacred Behdeinkhlam festival recently took place with exhilaration in Jowai, Meghalaya. This annual event is important to the Pnars, a tribal group from Meghalaya. The festival takes place in July and consists of prayers for a good harvest and the dispelling of diseases and evil from society. It also helps them keep their traditional

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Smart Zonal Parking System Introduced in Shillong

To tackle Shillong’s chronic traffic congestion, the East Khasi Hills district administration has implemented the Smart Zonal Parking System, effective from August 1. Launched under the Meghalaya Parking Policy for Urban Areas 2025, the initiative empowers uniformed Dorbar Shnong volunteers to manage and oversee parking operations across the city. This marks the end of free

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Meghalaya Inaugurates First Scientific Coal Mining Block: A Historic Milestone

Conrad K. Sangma, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, has officially launched the state’s inaugural scientific coal mining block, “Saryngkham-A,” in Byndihati, East Jaintia Hills. This development represents a major change from the traditional rat-hole mining methods, which were banned by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014 due to concerns over safety and the environment.

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GREEN Meghalaya Plus Scheme Unveiled by CM in Tura

Conrad K Sangma, Meghalaya Chief Minister launched the GREEN (Grassroot level Response Towards Ecosystem Enhancement and Nurturing) Meghalaya Plus (GMP) Scheme in the first week of October in the state. The main purpose for the launching of the scheme is for conservation and enhancement of forest cover. Details of the scheme Objective Budget

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Meghalaya uses AI-enabled tech to clean up tourist hotspot Umiam lake

Meghalaya uses AI-enabled tech to clean up tourist hotspot Umiam lake: Meghalaya has adopted Artificial Intelligence enabled robotic technology to keep it’s beautiful tourist hotspot Umiam lake clean. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023 It is able to collect huge quantities of garbage in a reasonable time from Umiam Lake, which was formed when a dam was

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