Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "CAG faults city’s waste processing" appearing in the Shillong Times dated 16.09.2024 dated 24/03/2025. Reply affidavit dated March 21, 2025 has been filed by the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills district, Shillong. The affidavit stated that two …
SHILLONG: KHNAM has asked the government for a White Paper on the UCIL "pre-project" development programmes and the proposed uranium project in West Khasi Hills district. The Central Executive Council of KHNAM has decided to make representations to Chief Minister DD Lapang and ask him to stop the UCIL development …
Dreaded disease claims 138 lives in 2009 SHILLONG: The sudden outbreak of swine flu across the country and the ever-increasing death toll due to H1N1 infection may cause serious concern, but in Meghalaya meningitis still remains a greater threat. According to State Health Department sources, from January to September 11 …
SHILLONG: Chief Minister DD Lapang has reiterated that the government would not revoke Cabinet's decision on leasing of land to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL). ''The government has decided not to revoke the Cabinet's decision on the leasing of 422 hectares of land to the UCIL for 30 …
SHILLONG, Sept 15: The West Khasi Hills Confederation of Association for Development (WKHCAD) today met Chief Minister DD Lapang demanding absolute coverage to the West Khasi Hills district in terms of development with the UCIL-earmarked money of Rs 209 crore. WKHDAC led by West Khasi Hills Students
SHILLONG, Sept 14: Opposition to the proposed uranium mining in West Khasi Hills has gained its momentum during the public rally taken out by the anti-uranium lobby spearheaded by the KSU, LYWA and HSPDP today. The rally held at Umdohlun, around 160 km from Shillong, witnessed speakers of NGOs speaking …
SHILLONG/NONGSTOIN: With just a day left for expiry of its 15-day deadline to the Congress-led MUA Government over UCIL's development programmes, KSU has geared up for a public rally at Iew Umdohlun, West Khasi Hills on Monday to protest against the authorities' reported attempt at facilitating uranium mining in the …
With a recent spurt of illegal and unscientific coal mining activities in Garo Hills in Meghalaya is jeopardizing ecological balance and in this regard the Indigenous People for Tourism and Conservation (IPTAC) has taken upon its shoulders the responsibility to spread awareness to the masses of Garo Hills about unscientific …
TURA: The vast resources of raw bamboos found abundantly in the Garo Hills region is expected to transform the economy of the region, particularly the farmers, once it is converted into finished products. The North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCORP) in collaboration with the North Eastern Council (NEC) …
SHILLONG: Forest Department officials will investigate reported rampant felling of trees in West Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts for charcoal production which has posed a serious threat to the forest cover and the environment in the State. "Departmental officers would be asked to get first-hand information on rampant felling of …
Adopting a tough posture, Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang on Saturday said the State Government would be firm in maintaining law and order if any organisation tried to take law in their hands over the controversial uranium mining issue. In the face of a 15-day deadline by the powerful Khasi …
With global warming being the catchphrase these days and world leaders brainstorming on the issue, US Consul General Beth A Payne has come up with a unique idea: preserve community forests in Meghalaya as world heritage sites. Payne, who is here on a three-day visit to Meghalaya said she was …
SHILLONG, Sept 2: Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang said his government will not review the decision of leasing out 422 hectares of land of the State to Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) for uranium mining. A day after the Khasi Students
Based on lessons learnt from its own uranium mining experiences, United States is ready to partner with India and share its expertise to safely mine uranium in Meghalaya without harming the environment. US Consul General (Kolkata), Beth A Payne said today the US has years of experience in mining Uranium …
SHILLONG: The State Zoo to be constructed over 75 acres of land at Umtrew village in Ri-Bhoi district is likely to be completed by the end of 2011. Talking to reporters here on Tuesday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) VK Nautiyal said the project would cost Rs 19 crore …
SHILLONG: Impressed with the green landscape of the State, US Consulate General Beth A Payne said Meghalaya can become a role model for the whole world in forest conservation. Ms Payne, who is on a three-day visit to the State to explore avenues for expanding the Indo-US relationship in different …
SHILLONG: Meghalaya is lagging behind other states in implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sarak Yojana (PMGSY). Though a total of 129 rural habitations were connected with roads in various parts of the State in the past one year, the progress is still inadequate. "We have only submitted the Detailed …
Shillong: In a major shift in stance from Paul Lyngdoh the student leader to the mature, pragmatic politician of the times, the Urban Affairs Minister on Tuesday said that he is the lone dissenting voice in the Cabinet on the issue of uranium mining. Stating that the KHNAM which set …
