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Meghalaya Mandi

The Shillong Times – Meghalaya Mandi Key Points Practice MCQs 1. ‘Meghalaya Mandi’, recently launched in Meghalaya, is primarily aimed at:A. Providing agricultural loansB. Connecting farmers with markets and buyersC. Providing free agricultural machineryD. Promoting tourism Answer: B. Connecting farmers with markets and buyersExplanation: Meghalaya Mandi is a digital marketplace intended to improve market access … Read more

Eri Silk (Ryndia): Meghalaya

Eri Silk

For Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS), Meghalaya GK, & other competitive examinations Why in News? On 14 August 2026, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Eri Silk Weaving at Ri Sai, Integrated Textile Tourism Complex (ITTC), Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi district, during the culmination of the 12th National Handloom Week and observance … Read more

New Meghalaya House in Mumbai

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis jointly laid the foundation stone for a new Meghalaya House at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The new facility will strengthen Meghalaya’s institutional presence in Maharashtra and provide better accommodation and public facilities for people from Meghalaya visiting Mumbai, especially patients and attendants travelling for … Read more

Person in News: Dakahi Kyndait

Dakahi Kyndait

Dakahi Kyndait, an ultramarathoner from Meghalaya, has secured 1st place in the women’s category at the World Championship 100K Ladakh – Trail to Heaven 2026. The high-altitude endurance race was held in Ladakh from 6–8 August 2026. Her victory was congratulated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who described Kyndait as a seasoned marathoner … Read more

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site

Glaw Lake

In a significant milestone for wetland conservation, Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been officially designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, making Glaw Lake the first Ramsar Site in Arunachal Pradesh. The designation recognises … Read more

India Launches First Indigenous Vaccine Against African Swine Fever (ASF)

First Indigenous Vaccine Against African Swine Fever

Source: The Shillongtimes In a major breakthrough for India’s livestock sector, the Government of India has launched the country’s first indigenous vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF), offering new hope to pig farmers, especially in the Northeastern states where pig farming is an important source of livelihood and food security. The announcement was made by … Read more

Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026

Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih Receives Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 In a major recognition for the literary heritage of Meghalaya, Dr. Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, an eminent Khasi poet, novelist, and academic, has been honoured with the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 for his acclaimed epic novel Funeral Nights. The award was presented … Read more

Meghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard for Conservation of the State Animal

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On 4 August, coinciding with International Clouded Leopard Day, the Government of Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a dedicated conservation programme aimed at protecting the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation in the state. It focuses on safeguarding the clouded leopard’s habitat, improving scientific research, enhancing protection … Read more

Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025–26

MSPGI

Meghalaya launches first School-Level Performance Grading Index The Government of Meghalaya has released the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025–26, the State’s first school-level assessment framework. The index assesses 11,443 recognised schools across all 12 districts using 43 indicators under five broad domains: Accessibility, Digital Education, Infrastructure Facilities, NEP Activities and Quality Parameters. The … Read more

Meghalaya Ranks 3rd in the Northeast in Investment Friendliness

NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026

Why in News?Meghalaya has been ranked the third most investment-friendly state in Northeast India in the inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) released by NITI Aayog. Key Facts: The IFI assesses states across eight parameters: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience. The ranking highlights the importance of … Read more