Meghalaya
Meghalaya govt relaxes lockdown norms, allows certain activities
The Meghalaya government has decided to relax lockdown norms for certain sectors with effect from Friday. Based on guidelines issued by the Centre, the Meghalaya government has eased the lockdown norms for notified shops dealing in essential goods, E-commerce operations in essential goods and common service centres are permitted to open in the state with […]
4 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Meghalaya Cabinet members submit memo to PM for inclusion of Khasi language in 8th Schedule
A section of members of the Meghalaya Cabinet including ministers AL Hek, Banteidor Lyngdoh and Samlin Malngiang have submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include Khasi language in the 8th Schedule. The Meghalaya State ministers submitted the memorandum to the Prime Minister during their visit to New Delhi and also requested him […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
SC reserves order on coal mining ban in Meghalaya
After hearing various petitions on coal mining ban in Meghalaya for about a week, the Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order. The order is expected in July after the summer vacation of the court from May 11 to June 30. The matter pertaining to the NGT ban imposed on Meghalaya was heard by a […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Centre raps Meghalaya Guv; advises Tathagata Roy against making political statements
Centre has pulled up Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy and advised him against making any political or any other statements which is not in keeping with his gubernatorial post. According to Home Ministry sources, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has called up the Governor in Shillong and suggested that he should refrain from making political statements. […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Police file charge sheet in Agnes Kharshiing attack case
Police have filed charge sheet against as many as 26 persons who were allegedly involved in November 8, 2018 attack on social activist Agnes Kharshiing and her colleague Amita Sangma at Sohshrieh in East Jaintia Hills. Agnes and Amita were assaulted by an unruly mob when they were probing illegal transportation of coal. Deputy Superintendent […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Agatha Sangma kick starts campaign for Tura Lok Sabha seat
NPP candidate and former MP Agatha Sangma kick started her campaign for the prestigious Tura seat. Agatha, the common candidate of the MDA alliance, began her campaigning at Adogkre in North Garo Hills on Monday. Agatha is up against former chief minister Mukul Sangma, who has been fielded by the Congress in line with party’s […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Meghalaya: Mukul Sangma Cong’s candidate for Tura LS seat
The Congress has fielded former Meghalaya Chief Minister and leader of opposition Mukul Sangma in the Tura seat. Mukul Sangma will be up against NPP candidate and former Union Minister Agatha Sangma. With Mukul Sangma up against Agatha Sangma, the battle for the Tura seat is attracting a lot of attention importance as a hard […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
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 […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
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 […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
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 […]
5 years ago