Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem has been appointed Chairman of the Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (MIDC), succeeding NPP leader James P.K. Sangma following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla recently conducted an inspection of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital at Panaliar here, accompanied by health officials and other concerned stakeholders, to review the progress of services and assess the....
ensuring that accessible and efficient medical care reaches every citizen. He emphasized the importance of strengthening maternal and child health services as a priority area, and assured that issues identified during the visit would be taken up for timely action.
The minister’s visit comes as part of continued efforts to monitor district health facilities and improve outcomes for women and children across the state.
Residents of Shillong and adjoining areas will face an eight-hour disruption in water supply on June 15 as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department undertakes maintenance work on the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme.
City and its adjoining areas. The department has assured that every effort will be made to restore and resume water supply at the earliest once the work is completed.
Traffic Restrictions Announced for Northeast India Infrastructure Summit in Shillong
The East Khasi Hills Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026, scheduled to be held on June 15 and 16 at LARITI, Mawkasian and
commuters travelling from Umsawli, Mawkasian, NEIGRIHMS and Nongmensong towards Polo have been advised to use alternate routes via Mawpat–Golflinks and Langkyrding–Pynthorumkhrah.
Police have also announced traffic restrictions for June 15. Vehicles at Lumjingshai Junction
heading towards Forest Colony and CRPF Junction will not be allowed entry and will instead be diverted through Lawmali–Polo routes.
The East Khasi Hills Police has sought public cooperation and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused during the event.
The District Review Meeting on Mobilization for AIDS Suraksha was held here recently to assess the HIV situation in Eastern West Khasi Hills and strengthen the district’s response.
Discussions centered on addressing new HIV infections, improving retrieval of Loss-to-Follow-Up
emphasis on U=U, or Undetectable = Untransmittable, and recognizing people living with HIV who have achieved viral suppression.
Officials said highlighting these success stories can help reduce stigma and encourage greater treatment adherence among patients.
Participants agreed on steps to improve coordination between health facilities, ASHAs, and community groups to ensure timely follow-up of patients and sustain momentum under Mission AIDS Suraksha.