Shillong (Meghalaya), Mar 12 : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) government lost another minister on Thursday as Chief Minister Donkupar Roy declared that he would seek a vote of confidence in the state assembly on 17th March.

Health and Family Welfare Minister, Advisor Pariong, belonging to coalition ally Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) resigned from the government earlier in the day.

Meanwhile, Congress leader D D Lapang said he would move a no-confidence motion against Speaker B M Lanong when the assembly session begins on 16th March.

Shillong, Mar 11 : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) government lost its majority on Wednesday. The party was reduced to a minority after a lone MLA from Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) withdrew his support.

KHNAM MLA and state Urban Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh resigned early today.

Sohra (Meghalaya), Mar 8 (ANI): The first ever ''Rain Rock Festival'' was organised in Sohra on February 20 to explore prospects of eco-tourism in Meghalaya.

The two-day festival entitled "unveil the destination" was aimed at showcasing Sohra, previously known as Cherrapunji, the spot known for highest rainfall in the world, as a possible world heritage site and tapping the tourist potential of the place.

Shillong, Feb. 18 : The Meghalaya Rural Development Society (MRDS) programme is making a major difference to the lives of poor and backward people in villages here.

Jointly funded by government and the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the Meghalaya Rural Development Society (MRDS) aims to help villagers in a sustainable manner through promotion of improved livelihood opportunities and strengthening local institutions that relate to livelihood development.

Mawlynnog (Shillong) Feb. 10, : Resident across the country can take inspiration from the picture perfect village of Mawlynnong, which has recently earned a unique distinction of being the cleanest village in Asia.

Nestled in the pristine hills of Meghalaya, the hamlet has over 80 houses and the villagers, despite their daily schedule of farming and cultivating broomsticks, have worked hard to earn this distinction.

Residents of this village keep their surroundings clean by voluntarily performing all the civic duties such as sweeping the roads and lanes, watering the plants in public area and cleaning the drains.

New Delhi, Jan 31 : Archery in , has become a gambling tool more than a sport.

Jackpot archery in Shillong requires 3000 arrows to win. Many farmers and shopkeepers shoot around 50 or 100 arrows, taking away an additional income of 100 to 200 rupees daily.

Gambling is legal in Meghalaya. It is traditionally called ''Teer'' (arrow) game, which makes archery popular among the locals.