Topic: Meghalaya

Channa nachi

Recently, a new species of snakehead fish was identified in Meghalaya. Named Channa nachi, this species marks the rich biodiversity of the region’s freshwater ecosystems. The fish was...

March 29, 2025

Article 371 and Coal Mining in Meghalaya

In Meghalaya, discussions have emerged concerning the potential application of Article 371 of the Constitution of India to resume rat-hole coal mining. This comes as the state prepares...

February 12, 2025

Meghalaya’s Shift to Scientific Coal Mining

The central government has signed agreements with three local miners to commence scientific coal mining in two districts (West Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills districts). This decision...

January 31, 2025

India and ADB Sign Loan Agreement For Water Security in Meghalaya

The Government of India has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and they signed a loan agreement worth $50 million, which aims to enhance water security in...

December 7, 2024

Trouessartia thalassina and Proterothrix sibillae: New Feather Mites Discovered

A team of Romanian researchers has recently identified two new species of feather mites in Meghalaya’s subtropical forests. This discovery occurred during a study of local bird populations,...

December 6, 2024

Me·Gong Festival 2024

Meghalaya is set to host the Me·Gong Festival 2024, a two-day event that taking place on November 29-30 at Jenjal, Baljek Airport, in West Garo Hills, Tura. The...

December 2, 2024

Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya

In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020...

November 23, 2024

Idashisha Nongrang Appointed Meghalaya’s First Woman DGP

On May 11, 2024, Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named Meghalaya’s first woman Director General of Police (DGP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma officially announced this...

May 11, 2024

Meghalaya Launches CM Elevate Program

Meghalaya’s Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, inaugurated the groundbreaking CM Elevate program in Shillong, marking a significant step towards promoting entrepreneurship, boosting employment, and driving economic development within...

September 22, 2023

Meghalaya International Film Festival: Important Facts

The Meghalaya International Film Festival (Megh IFF) began on March 14 in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, India. The five-day event is the first-ever film festival in the...

March 16, 2023