Pressure builds on Meghalaya Govt for inquiry into illegal mining of coal

After the fresh complaints of illegal rat hole mining, especially in Shallang area of West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya there is a growing call from different quarters for an independent inquiry into illegal mining activities. Even a constituent of the MDA, the HSPDP has called for the need for some sort of fact finding mission. Not […]

Meghalaya: Protestors call 4-day strike demanding removal of GHADC CEM

Pressure group members continue their protest outside the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council premises, demanding the ouster of CEM Rakesh Sangma. In fact, protesters stopped Jengjal MDC Grahambell Sangma from entering the GHADC premises as the pressure groups have called for a 4-day GHADC strike. The protesters have pledged not to relent until the government […]

Meghalaya: AICC gives nod to suspension of 5 Congress MLAs: Sources

The All India Congress Committee (AICC), as per well-informed sources, has given nod to suspend all five party MLAs in the state for extending support to the ruling MDA coalition. Sources said that AICC has also served a show-cause notice to the MLAs over their move. Soon after this development, all the five MLAs huddled […]

Meghalaya: Massive protest rally in Tura demanding removal of GHADC CEM

A massive protest has erupted in main urban hub of Garo Hills, Tura, demanding the removal of the CEM of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Members of pressure groups and NGOs like the GSU, FKJGP, ADE, FAF, AYWO, and NESO took to the streets and marched all the way to the GHADC office […]

Meghalaya: ‘Move of Cong MLAs on expected lines’, says TMC leader Mukul Sangma

Meghalaya TMC Legislature Party leader and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has said that the move of the 5 Congress MLAs to extend support to the MDA government did not come as a surprise at all. Taking a dig at MPCC president Vincent Pala, Sangma said that background parleys were on with the NPP since […]

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 […]

No dissidents left in Meghalaya BJP, claims Ernest Mawrie

There are no dissidents within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP’s) Meghalaya camp. This was claimed by Meghalaya BJP chief Ernest Mawrie speaking exclusively to Northeast Live. Talking on the matter, Mawrie said that all dissidents within the BJP have already been expelled. Mawrie’s reaction comes in after one S Thabah, who identified himself as the […]

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 […]