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 […]

Meghalaya CM seeks Sitharaman’s intervention to enhance central allocation of funds

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Meghalaya Chief Minister thanked the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for expanding the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure to 1 Lakh Crore. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also sought her intervention to enhance the […]

Meghalaya CM takes up HNLC peace talks offer with MHA

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has taken the peace push with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) a step ahead. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on the Union home secretary and other top officials of the MHA and briefed them about the communication by the HNLC, which is willing to join the peace process. Besides, […]

Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma attends Ex-Servicemen rally

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today attended the Meghalaya State Ex-Servicemen’s Rally held at the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong’s Happy Valley area. During his address, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma lauded the contributions of the veterans and soldiers of Meghalaya and the North-East who have contributed towards the security and prosperity of the country. Chief […]

Meghalaya CM to take up HNLC peace talks offer with MHA today

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will be flying to New Delhi today to take up with the Ministry of Home Affairs the appointment of the interlocutor for talks with HNLC. This was informed by the Meghalaya Chief Minister on Monday. The comment from the CM comes days after the HNLC had written to the Government expressing […]