Meghalaya to have winter capitalSHILLONG - Meghalaya is likely to have a winter capital in Tura, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma announced Tuesday. Drilling for uranium in Meghalaya held in abeyanceSHILLONG - The Meghalaya government Thursday decided to keep in abeyance the proposed exploratory drilling for uranium inside the ecologically-fragile Balpakram National Park (BNP) in South Garo Hills district. Wildlife team to visit before uranium drilling in MeghalayaSHILLONG - The standing committee of the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) will send a site inspection team to Balpakram National Park in Meghalaya to ascertain people’s views on the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) proposal to conduct its exploratory mission in the park. GPS device to ensure quick mail-delivery in NortheastSHILLONG - To ensure smooth and quick delivery of mail and emergency aid to drivers, the union ministry of communications and information technology will introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to track the movement of mail motor vehicles in the hilly terrains of northeast India, an official release said here Thursday. Tripura bans cell phones in schools, Meghalaya in vehiclesAGARTALA/SHILLONG - The Tripura government has banned the use of mobile phones by students and teachers in schools across the northeastern state, an official said here Saturday. The Meghalaya government has banned the use of mobile phones by drivers. |
