Meghalaya

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

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

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

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

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