James Sangma
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 […]
3 months ago#NorthEast Live Team
Condolences pour in from all side over Neil Nongkynrih’s death
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Chief Ministers of Northeast to political leaders, and others, condolences poured in from all sides soon after the sudden demise of the founder of Shillong Chamber Choir Neil Nongkynrih. Expressing his deepest condolence on the demise of the founder of Shillong Chamber Choir PM Modi stated that Neil Nongkynrih […]
5 months ago#NorthEast Live Team
Meghalaya Cabinet meet approves proposals on consumer protection, employment & other key issues
The ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance on Tuesday held a cabinet meeting to discuss six issues including, consumer protection, court fees, employment schemes, besides others proposed in the cabinet. Briefing media persons after the meeting, Cabinet Minister James Sangma informed that the proposed six issues were discussed and approved during the meeting. Also Read: Tripura to […]
5 months ago#NorthEast Live Team
Elections will test real strength of TMC, says NPP leader James Sangma
At a time when there is much hype in the hill state over the emergence of the Trinamool Congress as a contender for the 2023 Assembly elections, senior NPP leader and minister in the Conrad Sangma cabinet, James Sangma has said that the new entrant’s strength can only be gauged during elections. Briefing media persons, […]
6 months ago#Northeast Live Web Desk
Meghalaya: JAC urges govt to scrap Umngot project; Power Minister says all concerns will be addressed
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the Umngot Hydro Electric Project has urged the Meghalaya government to scrap the project completely. The Executive Committee meeting of JAC was held at the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) office in Shillong on Monday. Talking to mediapersons, General Secretary of the Jaintia Students’ Union Treibor Suchen said that even […]
11 months ago#Northeast Live Web Desk
Meghalaya: NTPC withdraws load shedding regulation
In a major relief to the residents, State Power Minister James Sangma on Wednesday informed that the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has withdrawn the load shedding regulation in Meghalaya. Sangma confirming the development said that he had called upon Union Power Minister RK Singh in New Delhi on 3 March 2021 to discuss […]
1 year ago#Northeast Live Web Desk
Meghalaya Environment Minister James Sangma to conduct inspection of Lukha river
After reports surfaced of Lukha river changing colour and turning deep blue raising health as well as environmental concerns in the area, Meghalaya Forest and Environment Minister James Sangma informed that he will go for an on-spot inspection of the polluted river in East Jaintia hills district later this month. Expressing concern about the phenomenon, […]
1 year ago#Northeast Live Web Desk
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio takes over as NERPC Chairman
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has been appointed as the new Chief of the North East Regional Power Committee (NERPC) on Wednesday. NERPC is a committee that looks into various issues relating to power sector in the Northeast. Rio took over as chairman from Meghalaya Minister James Sangma, who was the former chairman of NERPC. […]
1 year ago#Northeast Live Web Desk
Meghalaya: Congress launches attack on MDA over illegal coal trade
After the BJP in Meghalaya demanded for an arrest of the State’s Power Minister James Sangma over his alleged involvement in the illegal coal trade, leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma on Saturday alleged that a cartel is operating illegal coal mining in the State. He further alleged that the existing land laws are being […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Web Desk
Meghalaya cabinet approves amendment to MRSSA
The Meghalaya Cabinet on Thursday approved the amendment to the Meghalaya Resident Safety and Security Amendment (MRSSA) Bill 2020 which will be placed in the Budget session of the State Assembly starting Friday. Talking to newsmen, MDA spokesperson, James Sangma said that the bill has been there for discussion since a long time and has […]
2 years ago