Meghalaya
Conrad Sangma-led MDA government completes one year in office
The Conrad Sangma-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance Government completed one year in office on Wednesday. On the occasion the government released a report card’ highlighting its initiatives, achievements and roadmap forward. Led by the NPP, the MDA government is supported by the United Democratic Party, BJP, People’s Democratic Front, Hill State People’s Democratic Party, NCP and […]
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Magisterial probe ordered into mob lynching of two people in Meghalaya
The Meghalaya Government has ordered a magisterial probe into the lynching of two people in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on February 15. Two persons, Mokibul Akond and Mikseng Marak of Chibinang and Williamnagar respectively were lynched by an angry mob of hundreds over suspicion of being dacoits. Another victim Bitha Rabha suffered severe […]
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Meghalaya: SC refuses to allow transportation of extracted coal
The Supreme Court refused to allow miners to transport extracted coal lying at various sites in Meghalaya on Tuesday. The decision was taken by a three-judge bench of Justice A K Sikri, Justice Abdul Nazeer and Justice M R Shah. The bench said various Interlocutory Applications have been filed for transportation of the coal already […]
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Don’t visit Amarnath, boycott everything Kashmiri: Meghalaya Guv endorses Ex-Army’s tweet
Tathagata Roy, now Meghalaya Governor, is known for creating controversies. This time he has asked people to boycott everything Kashmiri. This comes in response to the brutal Pulwama terror attack on February 14 where 40 Central Reserve Police Force jawans were martyred. The governor endorsed a tweet by a retired army officer, that said Don’t […]
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Meghalaya HC expresses unhappiness over investigation process in Agnes Kharshiing attack case
The High Court of Meghalaya has raised questions on the investigation process of the case of attack on social activists Agnes Kharshiing and Amita Sangma. A bench of the High Court headed by Justice Mohammad Y Mir raised questions on the role of the investigating officer of the case in regards to the statement of […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Meghalaya, Mizoram CM’s call on Rajnath Singh
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma along with Mizoram CM Zoramthanga called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday to express their reservations over the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Both Conrad Sangma and Zoramthanga were accompanied by their cabinet colleagues. The state of Meghalaya and Mizoram have repeatedly opposed the Citizenship Bill. It may be […]
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Supreme Court bans transportation of coal in Meghalaya
The Supreme Court on Tuesday banned the transportation of coal in Meghalaya. The apex court’s directive comes following a petition by a group of social activists in this regard. The transportation was a subject of intense scrutiny as coal from Meghalaya was still being transported although the National Green Tribunal had banned mining in the […]
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Coal miners hold rally in East Jaintia Hills; rescue efforts continue on Day 27
Coal mine owners, coal dealers and transporters in East Jaintia Hills held a rally in the district to protest against the failure of the current and previous state governments to lift the ban on coal mining in Meghalaya. Hundreds of coal dealers and transporters from the area attended the rally. All business activities had been […]
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NPP to hold meet to decide future course of action over passage of Citizenship Bill
The NPP is keeping the BJP on the tenterhooks on the Citizenship Bill issue. The party is all set to hold a crucial meet to decide on its future course of action following the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. On speaking to Northeast Live NPP National President and […]
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Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: Rescue operations called off; mine owner absconding
The rescue operation carried out by NDRF team was called off at 5 pm due to diminishing visibility. According to official sources, more water needs to be pumped out of the coal mine before any efforts can be made to rescue the coal miners. Altogether 65 NDRF personnel and 12 SDRF personnel were involved in […]
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