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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Major reshuffle in Meghalaya cabinet; James Sangma loses portfolio, Lahkmen Rymbui given charge of Home

In a major cabinet reshuffle believed to have been prompted by the rising allegations of rampant illegal transportation and mining of coal, James Sangma was removed from the Home portfolio on Tuesday. UDP’s Lahkmen Rymbui was given the charge of the Home portfolio, while James was given additional charge of portfolios like Taxation and information […]

Meghalaya govt asks District Councils to crack whip on unauthorised individuals posing as officials

The Meghalaya government has asked the three autonomous District Councils of the state to ensure that checking for labour and trading licenses is strictly done by the officials of the District Councils. Informing that it has come to the notice of the state government that certain groups have been going around under the disguise of […]