Meghalaya To Bring EV Policy 2021; Eyes To Curb 36.5L Kg CO2/Year
Meghalaya Government has introduced a new electric vehicle policy 2021 to be implemented from April 1. Applicable for the next five years, the policy aims at ensuring 15% EVs in Meghalaya by 2025 to save roughly 50 lakh litres of fuel. Offering incentives to early birds, the government plans to include over 20,000 EVs in the next five years. If successfully implemented, the policy will help in reducing about 10,000 kg of CO2 daily… read-more
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Meghalaya, Meghalaya governmnet, EVs
Courtesy: Times Now
Meghalaya Govt Again Slashes Petrol, Diesel Price By Rs 5
Amid skyrocketing fuel prices, the Meghalaya government on February 16 slashed the VAT on petrol and diesel by Rs 5. With this move, the petrol prices stood at Rs 85.86 from Rs 91.26 per litre and diesel costs Rs 79.13 from its current Rs 86.23 per litre. Interestingly, the state’s order came after the commercial transporters launched an immediate hunger strike against the increasing fuel prices.
Tags: increase in fuel prices, Meghalaya, Diesel, Petrol
Courtesy: NDTV
Meghalaya: Governor Satya Pal Malik Discontented With Implementing ILP
Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed his discontentment regarding the implementation of the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) in the state. He stated that it would not fetch any investments and affect the state's economy and tourism. However, the Governor said, “This is not my opinion, but assessment. Whether or not ILP should be implemented is the Centre’s prerogative.” Meanwhile, the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act is yet to… read-more
Tags: Meghalaya, Meghalaya Governor, Inner Line Permit, Satya Pal Malik
Courtesy: The Print
Meghalaya To Resume Tourism From December 21; E-Invite Required
To mark the re-open of the pandemic-ridden tourism sector in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, tweeted, "The #HomeOfClouds looks forward to welcoming you." Reportedly, the state will be open for tourists from December 21. According to the Meghalaya Tourism Department, all visitors must register on the Meghalaya Tourism app to generate E-invite and should strictly adhere to guidelines. Additionally, a COVID-19 negative report has been… read-more
Tags: Meghalaya, tourism industry, Hill Station, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Green Light Glowing Mushrooms Discovered in Meghalaya
Researchers have discovered the phenomenon behind bright green light-emitting mushrooms in Meghalaya. As per reports, the luminescence in Roridomyces Phyllostachydis emerges from an enzyme named Luciferase. When the light-emitting molecules have been catalyzed by the enzyme, a green light is emitted due to the presence of oxygen. The lead researcher has also claimed the phenomenon to be a defence mechanism to protect the mushroom from fruit-… read-more
Tags: Mushroom, research, Meghalaya
Courtesy: Indian Express
Meghalaya: Anti-mining Protest Turns Violent; 7 Police Personnel Injured
A protest against a limestone mining project in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills turned violent on November 21, leaving at least seven police personnel, including women constables, injured. The violence broke out after protesters rushed to the public hearing site and started throwing stones. The police resorted to tear-gas and stun grenades to bring the situation under control. Reportedly, over 1,000 people had gathered to the site.
Tags: Meghalaya, Protests, Police, Injured
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Blooming Of Cherry Blossoms Portrays Shillong As Pretty Pink Painting
Blooming of cherry blossoms around the streets of Shillong is giving the city a look of a pretty pink painting. The world-famous annual India International Cherry Blossom Festival has however been cancelled owing to the pandemic. But, the pandemic could not stop nature from displaying its picturesque views. The pink whimsical flowers are expected to blossom till early November. For travellers attracted to this, Meghalaya allows domestic… read-more
Tags: Meghalaya, Shillong Valley, India, Tourism, Nature
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Meghalaya Govt. Launches 'Micro ATM'; Will Help Self-help Groups In Rural Areas
To improve banking services in the rural areas, the Meghalaya government has launched the "micro ATM" services. With the launch, the Meghalaya CM also distributed handheld devices, which can be used to withdraw money, to Banking Correspondent Agents. The program has been initiated by Meghalaya State Rural Livelihood Society (MSRLS) in collaboration with the Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development… read-more
Tags: Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, Micro ATMs
Courtesy: Outlook India
Meghalaya Minister Announces Schools To Reopen Partially from September 21
The Education Minister of Meghalaya Lahkmen Rymbui announced that the schools will partially open for classes 9 to 12 from September 21. The schools will provide an opportunity to the students, to interact face to face with the teachers and get their doubts cleared. Reportedly, the schools will have flexibility in their work-time. Students willing to attend the counselling will require written consent from their parents in-order to visit … read-more
Tags: Schools, Schools Reopen, Covid-19, Meghalaya
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Meghalaya Records 109 Fresh COVID Cases
According to Health Services director Dr. Aman War, the covid-19 tally of Meghalaya has reached to 2,626 with 109 fresh COVID cases. "In the northeastern state, over 94,000 samples have been tested till date," he mentioned. Reportedly, the state has 1,220 active cases, while the death toll sticks to 13 so far and the number of recovered patients stays 1,393.
Tags: COVID, Covid-19, Coronavirus, Meghalaya
Courtesy: PTI