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 CM Conrad Sangma to discuss HNLC talks in his Delhi visit

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today said that he will deliberate with the Centre about initiating peace talks with the outlawed HNLC during his upcoming Delhi visit. However, the Meghalaya Chief Minister maintained that the border issue will be the key focus during his visit to the national capital. Earlier, Chief Minister Sangma informed that […]

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 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 […]

Meghalaya: MLA Adelbert Nongrum, BJP chief Ernest Mawrie welcomes HNLC’s peace proposal

The new peace proposal by HNLC is being welcomed by politcal leaders of Meghalaya. Among them is Meghalaya MLA Adelbert Nongrum has welcomed the offer for peace talks by the HNLC militant outfit. Talking on the matter, the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) MLA from North Shillong has urged the state government to initiative […]

Meghalaya: Outlawed Outfit HNLC expresses willingness for peace talks

The outlawed outfit HNLC which has been operating in Meghalaya has expressed its willingness to come to the mainstream and its readiness to talk with the Government of India without any pre-condition and has decided to give peace a chance once again in the state. This indeed is a crucial development after the peace process […]

Meghalaya BJP President gives peace call to HNLC, party ready to facilitate talks

Condemning the recent blast at Shillong’s Police Bazar, Meghalaya Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Ernest Mawrie said that maintaining peace and tranquillity in the state is of utmost importance. Mawrie urged upon the HNLC to maintain peace, assuring that the BJP would facilitate peace talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah if the organisation comes […]

Protests continue in Shillong over Cheristerfield Thangkiew encounter

Members of the Voice of People of Mawlai along with activists of the Khasi Students Union, FKJGP and HNYF staged another sit in protest in Shillong on Monday reiterating their demand for suspension of at least two senior cops in connection with the encounter of former HNLC leader Cheristerfield Thangkiew. RBYF members also extended support […]