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Meghalaya Cabinet OKs Second IT Park in New Shillong

Representative AI image SHILLONG: The Meghalaya cabinet has approved the revised administrative approval (AA) for the second IT park building at the Shillong Technology Park campus in Umsawli, New Shillong. “The primary structure is close to completion. This revised approval will facilitate the creation of additional plug-and-play office spaces, a larger cafeteria, a modern auditorium, and centralized air-conditioning to cater to the needs of global IT and technology firms,” stated CM Conrad K Sangma after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The extra work is projected to cost around Rs 36 crore, as reviewed by the planning and finance departments. “According…

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Meghalaya Cabinet Endorses Reforms in Building By-Laws

SHILLONG: In a bid to enhance the ease of doing business, the Meghalaya Cabinet approved amendments to the building bylaws 2025 on Thursday. This will initiate a streamlined online building permission system effective from August 11. The Cabinet also endorsed significant reforms to the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) examination format and delegated new financial powers to the District Council Affairs (DCA) department. “Under the updated bylaws, all building permit applications must be submitted online,” announced Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who led the meeting. He added, “For low-risk buildings—both residential and commercial—with a built-up area ranging from 2,500 to 3,000…