Assam & Meghalaya ready to settle 6 areas on interstate boundary: Centre

The Centre has confirmed that Assam & Meghalaya have agreed to resolve the interstate border dispute in 6 areas of differences. Union minister of state for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai today informed the Rajya Sabha that the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have agreed for permanent settlement of the inter-state boundary in the 6 […]

Meghalaya SSA teachers threaten stir, ad hoc ones march to Raj Bhavan

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan teachers of Meghalaya are threatening to intensify their protests. The aggrieved SSA teachers have stated that stricter action would be taken if their salaries are further delayed. Aristotle Rymbai, the President of The Meghalaya SSA Schools’ Association said that in spite of the assurances by state education minister Lahkmen Rymbui, their […]

Meghalaya transport minister bats for odd even formula in Shillong

As Meghalaya capital Shillong continues to bear the brunt of traffic congestion, state Transport minister Dasakhiat Lamare is calling for reverting back to the old odd-even formula. Transport Minister Lamare said he would meet Chief Minister Conrad Sangma soon to discuss the issue. Lamare said that the Government has taken steps to ease the traffic […]

Meghalaya: Former Congress MLA Nehlang Lyngdoh joins NPP

Former Minister and two-time congress MLA from Meghalaya Nehlang Lyngdoh joined the NPP in Shillong on Wednesday. He was welcomed by NPP national president Conrad Sangma during a joining ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that Lyngdoh’s entry into the party will further strengthen NPP before the 2023 Elections. On the […]

Scientific Mining of Coal in Meghalaya soon, Centre’s nod to applicants

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today indicated that scientific mining will begin soon in the state. Sangma informed that 17 applicants have submitted applications for granting licenses for legitimate mining. The Meghalaya Chief Minister added that all the applicants have received approval from the Centre. The entire process is now on the exploration stage for […]

Meghalaya Cabinet adopts measures to monitor mineral related activities

The Meghalaya cabinet today passed the Meghalaya Mineral Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation of Storage Rules, 2022. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma informed that the rules will apply to both Major and minor minerals. The Chief minister also mentioned that this will deal with proper monitoring of illegal transportation of minerals , storage of minerals and […]

Mukul Sangma denounces Piecemeal approach towards Assam Meghalaya border issue

While the Assam Meghalaya governments are set to reach an agreement on 6 out of 12 areas of dispute between the two states soon, the opposition in the hill state is not happy about things. At a time when Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has informed that the agreement on 6 areas of dispute will be […]

Assam-Meghalaya border issue- KHADC seeks review of MOU

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council or KHADC on Monday has urged the Meghalaya Government to review the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Assam Government to resolve 6 of the 12 areas of difference. The Chief Executive Member of the KHADC, Titos Chyne called upon the traditional heads of the Himas – Hima Mylliem, […]

Where did 1 lakh tonne of coal vanish? Mukul Sangma asks Meghalaya govt

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and TMC leader Mukul Sangma has flayed the MDA government’s role in dealing with illegal coal mining. Talking to Northeast Live, Mukul Sangma has questioned the government over the disappearance of over 1 lakh metric tonne of coal without any cess, revenue. Mukul Sangma questioned the government if any probe has […]