Meghalaya: Peter S Dkhar appointed as Interlocutor for HNLC Peace Talks

The Meghalaya government’s move to start a peace dialogue with the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant outfit has got a fillip with the Centre appointing an interlocutor. Former East Khasi Hills DC, Peter S Dkhar has been appointed as the Interlocutor for the proposed peace talks between the HNLC and the Government of […]

Meghalaya: Protests erupt over delay in construction of Rongjeng Model College

Fresh allegations of laxity in developmental work have come to the fore in the state of Meghalaya against the NPP-led State government. A protest rally was organised on Saturday against the delay and negligence in the construction of the Rongjeng Model College in Rongjeng of Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills. The protest rally, against the alleged […]

Meghalaya: BJP can make a difference in Garo Hills, says Edmund Sangma after joining

Former West Garo Hills MLA Edmund K Sangma who joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) yesterday said that he joined BJP as it is a party with a national presence and can bring in a difference in the Garo Hills.  Sangma joined the BJP in the presence of state unit President Ernest Mawrie and other senior […]

Meghalaya: Albinush Marak to take over as next CEM of GHADC 

Amid the growing protest demanding the removal of the current Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) CEM, Rakesh Sangma, a big development is on the cards. As per inputs, Siju MDC Albinush Marak will take over as the next GHADC CEM with Rakesh Sangma set to step down on Monday. As per inputs, Albinush Marak […]

GHADC CEM Row: Black Flags, protests welcome CM Sangma in Tura

Massive protests have erupted at Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo hills demanding the ouster of CEM of Garo Hill Autonomous District Council Rakesh Sangma. Protesters rallied to the Chandmari playground and were seen waiting with black flags to greet Chief Minister Conrad Sangma prior to his arrival for inaugurating the sports facility. Prior to this, […]

Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma holds key meet over boundary issue with Assam

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today chaired a key meeting with pressure groups, traditional heads and CSOs on the Assam-Meghalaya border issue. The meeting assumes significance as things have reached an advanced stage to resolve the border issue between both the states under the guidance of the Centre. Briefing media, Conrad Sangma said that the […]

Pre-poll violence continues in Manipur, father of NPP candidate shot at while campaigning

Pre-poll violence continues in Manipur. National People’s Party candidate in Manipur’s Andro constituency, L. Sanjoy Singh’s father Shamjai Singh has been shot by unknown miscreants last night. The incident reportedly happened yesterday at 9:30 pm. Shamjai Singh was shot in his right shoulder by unknown miscreants while campaigning at Yaripok Yambeem Leikai. Meanwhile, NPP chief […]

TMC’s George B Lyngdoh lashes out at Meghalaya govt over Harijan Colony Relocation

Opposition TMC leader, George B Lyngdoh has lashed out at the Government for their inaction in resolving the long-pending issue of the Harijan colony. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Lyngdoh slammed the Government for failing to relocate the residents of the Harijan colony, despite assuring them to do so in a month. He said that […]

Meghalaya govt facing hurdles in construction of medical colleges

It seems like the Conrad Sangma government in Meghalaya is facing serious hurdles in setting up medical colleges in the state. This is in sharp contrast to neighbouring Assam which has established as many as 8 medical colleges over a span of just six years. In fact, the 8th medical college was inaugurated recently in […]