Authorities in Meghalaya swing into action after first COVID-19 case; 2,000 primary contacts identified

As many as 2,000 contacts have been identified and 90 samples sent for tests as the state reported its first COVID-19 case on Monday evening. Addressing media persons after a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the focus of health authorities is to trace the primary contacts on a war footing. Stating that the […]

Meghalaya violence: State govt to call all-party meeting soon

The ruling MDA coalition is all set to call an all-party meeting in the wake of the current situation in Meghalaya. While chief minister Conrad Sangma informed that the Additional Chief Secretary has already been directed to issue a notification to this effect, he added that not only political parties but other stakeholders will also […]

Meghalaya: KSU warns situation could be worse if ILP not implemented immediately

As Meghalaya capital Shillong continues to remain tense following the recent spate of violence in the city, the influential Khasi Student’s Union (KSU) has warned that the situation may go from bad to worse if Inner Line Permit (ILP) is not implemented immediately. Talking to Northeast Live, KSU president Lambok Marngar said the Centre and […]

MDA constitutes sub-committee to decide on Rajya Sabha candidate

The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance has constituted a sub-committee to decide on a common MDA candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. This decision was taken in a meeting held in the state capital on Thursday. Talking to newsmen, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that they have decided that MDA will be united and will only […]

Centre examining resolution to implement ILP in Meghalaya

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured a delegation led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma that the Centre is examining the resolution passed by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly for the implementation of Inner Line Permit in the State. The delegation led by Chief Minister Sangma which included members of his MDA alliance met with […]

ILP: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma and cabinet members to leave for New Delhi tomorrow

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma along with his cabinet members will leave for Delhi on Tuesday to seek an appointment with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue. With growing pressure over implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, the MDA delegation is expecting an appointment tomorrow evening or by Wednesday. Some of […]

Illegal coal transportation row: ‘Discussions’ continue within Conrad cabinet

Meghalaya Chief minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said that his cabinet has not taken any decision so far on stripping James Sangma from the Home Minister’s portfolio. The Chief Minister further stated that the discussions are on to sort out any possible issues on the matter with the cabinet ministers and he is hopeful that […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma apprises HM Amit Shah of ILP resolution

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday amidst much speculations over the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state. During the meeting Chief Minister Sangma apprised Home Minister Shah about the unanimous resolution adopted in the state legislative assembly demanding implementation of ILP in the state. The […]

Will push Centre for Inner Line Permit: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday said that his government is firm on the implementation of ILP in state and would continue to pursue the matter with Centre until complete protection is provided to the people of the state. The chief minister made the statement at the 15th Annual General Conference of the Council […]