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 […]

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 […]

Illegal coal transportation: Meghalaya govt cracks whip on district administration

Amidst the row surrounding illegal mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Thursday sent out a strong message saying that the government would fix responsibilities on Deputy Commissioners and Superintendent of Police if they fail to act tough against the menace. Tynsong added that the government has already issued […]

Meghalaya Assembly adopts resolution to implement ILP in state

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has adopted a resolution to implement the Inner Line Permit system in the state. The resolution was unanimously adopted at a special session of the assembly that began at 10 am this morning. According to the resolution, both the ruling and the opposition has come together on same page to urge […]

Meghalaya govt to take a call soon on HNLC’s peace talk offer

Meghalaya Government will discuss the offer of dialogue by the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council or HNLC in the Cabinet before taking a call on it. The HNLC had recently in a statement offered to have a political dialogue or peace talks with the state or the centre to come to the mainstream but maintained […]

Meghalaya govt demands setting up of Agricultural University in state

The Meghalaya Government has made it clear that it would not settle for anything less than a full fledged Central Agriculture University. Meghalaya Agriculture Minister Banteidor said that his government was kept in the dark about the fact that the proposal to set up an agriculture institute at Kyrdemkulai was not to set up an […]

Illegal mining: NGT slaps Rs 100 cr fine on Meghalaya govt

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of whopping Rs 100 crore on Meghalaya Government for failing to control illegal mining of coal. As per reports, the amount has to be recovered from mine owners and errant officials. The amount has to be deposited to the Central Pollution Control Board for restoring the environment. […]

SC hears plea on Meghalaya mine disaster; dissatisfied with ongoing rescue ops

The Supreme Court has pulled up the Meghalaya government and said that it is not satisfied with the manner in which the rescue operations have been conducted. The two-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the apex court is absolutely dissatisfied with the steps taken so far to rescue the 15 trapped miners […]