Shillong (Meghalaya), April 16: Hours after the Meghalaya Cabinet cleared Khasi and Garo as official languages alongside English, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma summoned the Khasi Authors Society to the table, declaring the decision a first line, not a full stop, in the state’s linguistic...

Shillong (Meghalaya), April 16: In a move that stitches identity into the fabric of governance, the Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday cleared Khasi and Garo as official languages of the state, placing them alongside English in the formal architecture of the administration.   The decision, long...

Shillong (Meghalaya), April 16: The 5th Meghalaya State League erupted Wednesday as debutants Nangkiew Irat SC stormed past Mulang SC Nongbah 9-0 at MFA Ground, a ruthless opening salvo that set the day’s tone.   Three up at half-time through Sangti Janai Shianglong, Banshanlang Nongdhar,...

New Delhi, April 16: The Rajya Sabha inducted a fresh bench of lawmakers Thursday, weaving new strands of region and party into the Upper House just as Parliament braces for a heavy legislative slate.   BJP President Nitin Nabin took oath alongside Assam’s Teras Goala,...

New Delhi, April 16: Parliament’s special session hit full stride Thursday as Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju laid out a 12-hour marathon debate on three landmark bills on women’s reservation and delimitation, with the final roll call set for Friday at 4 pm.  ...