Why are some Meghalaya youths opting for militancy? Govt to seek answers

With an aim of taking necessary measures against children falling into the web of militancy, Meghalaya’s Social Welfare Department is mulling to conduct an in-depth research and study to find out the reasons behind youth opting for militancy in order to work out a solution. This comes following the arrest of a juvenile “area commander” […]

Northeast Covid Updates: Cases spike in Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur ; Assam witnesses a marginal dip

Assam’s COVID trajectory witnessed a slight dip with a total of 1,028 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours. Of these, 254 cases have been detected in the Kamrup Metropolitan district. With this, Assam’s active caseload stands at 15,178. Thus, the COVID positivity rate is 3.08 percent. Meanwhile, a total of 18 COVID-related deaths […]

Shillong IED Blast: 4 sympathizers of HNLC rebel outfit arrested

Four persons have been arrested for their direct involvement in connection with the Shillong IED blast on January 30. This has been confirmed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that all four arrested individuals were directly involved in the terror attack. Among those arrested include people who had provided […]

Probe on Shillong blast underway, perpetrators not to be spared: Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today informed that further probe into the January 30 Shillong IED blast is underway even as a couple of suspects have been detained within hours of the blast. Conrad Sangma assured that the police and the state government machinery are working overtime to crack the case. Those involved in the […]

Harijan Colony Issue: Ampareen Lyngdoh foresees status quo on ground

Congress leader Ampareen Lyngdoh said that she foresees the status quo in the Harijan Colony issue, stating that no court of law will be a silent spectator to violation of human rights. Lyngdoh said that solution would not be easy but it is achievable. Making it clear that she does not want to take sides, […]

Shillong Blast: NCP Chief calls for peace through talks

Meghalaya NCP Chief Saleng Sangma today said that sitting across the table is the only solution to peace. Saleng Sangma who is also the Chairman of Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation or MTDC while talking to the media condemned yesterday’s blast in the Police Bazar area of Shillong. The NCP Chief further terming the incident as […]

HNLC claims responsibility for Shillong blast as Police recover another IED

The Shillong blast of January 30 have raised many questions  about the status of security in Shilong. The proscribed HNLC claimed responsibility for last evening’s explosion in the city’s commercial hub Police Bazaar. Though no one was injured in the incident, the explosion has led to a fear psychosis of sorts and apprehensions among sections […]

Meghalaya: MLAs from other parties sending feelers to BJP

Is Meghalaya bracing for a change in the political dynamics? Such are the speculations as the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) feels that leaders from other parties are on the verge of jumping ship to the Saffron Party. Briefing media, Meghalaya BJP president Ernest Mawrie informed that at least four to five MLAs from other […]

Meghalaya Youths initiate signature campaign to review reservation policy

The demand for equal reservation for Khasi, Jaintia and Garo communities seems to be gaining momentum in Meghalaya. A signature campaign was held in Shillong today by some like minded youths to press for a relook at the existing reservation policy. The signature campaign led by Barry Pyngrope urged the government to have a holistic […]