The Shillong Times

SHILLONG, Aug 7: Raising concerns over the environmental implications of the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Friday asked the government to disclose studies on its impact on the citys ecology and water catchment areas. MPCC secretary Manuel Badwar told reporters that the Congress was not opposed to development or []

JOWAI, Aug 7: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has issued a safety alert following an advisory from the Kopili Hydro Power Station regarding the potential release of water from the Khandong and Umrong dams. The warning follows a rise in water levels in the reservoirs caused by persistent rainfall in the catchment areas. Residents []

KHLIEHRIAT, Aug 7: The Advocacy Reform Movement (ARM) on Friday met East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police to demand the appointment of dedicated traffic personnel at all police outposts and more stringent action against violent crimes. Led by the organisations president Burom Dkhar, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting three primary concerns. The organisation urged []