MDA is united, sure of winning RS seat: Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) Chief Conrad K Sangma on Friday said Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) is united and it is sure of winning the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state. Sangma who visited the state Assembly said, “MLAs of Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) are united and we are very sure […]

Open to contest Rajya Sabha election: Meghalaya NPP chief WR Kharlukhi

Meghalaya NPP president WR Kharlukhi has expressed his intent to contest for the lone Rajya Sabha seat provided his party so decides. Ending all speculations arising out of his candidature, the State NPP president on Wednesday cleared the air by stating that earlier he was unwilling but now he is willing to contest provided his […]

Meghalaya Dy CM Prestone Tynsong rubbishes reports of state cabinet reshuffle

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and senior NPP leader, Prestone Tynsong has maintained that there is no reshuffling of the State cabinet on the cards. With the NPP led MDA Government nearing completion of two years, there were unconfirmed reports that a reshuffling might take place. Rubbishing the reports, Tynsong said that they have not yet […]

Chairman of KHADC PN Syiem expelled from NPP for anti-party activities

The National People’s Party which is leading the MDA coalition and was also a part of the coalition that led the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council or KHADC until recently, expelled party MDC, PN Syiem for alleged anti-party activities. The decision was taken by the disciplinary committee of the NPP following a week-long drama in […]

Khonsa West by-poll: Two candidates withdraw nominations

Two out of the four candidates who had filed their nominations for the Khonsa West by-polls have withdrawn their candidature. Yumsem Matey and Wangchu Lowang are the ones to have stepped out of the poll battle leaving now only contenders for the seat. Chakat Aboh now has to get past Azet Homtok to emerge victorious. […]

NPP decides to support UDP candidate in Shella by-polls

The National People’s Party (NPP) will not be fielding any candidate in the upcoming Shella by-polls and has decided to support the candidate from ally United Democratic Party (UDP). The decision was taken after senior leaders including the chiefs of the UDP and the NPP met and held discussions on Tuesday. NPP state president WR […]

Boost to BJP in Meghalaya; Four UDP members of JHADC join saffron party

In a major boost to the BJP in Meghalaya, 4 United Democratic Party Members of Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) including the Chairman joined the party on Saturday. The four joined the BJP at the party office in Shillong in the presence of BJP state leaders and party National Spokesperson and in charge Nalin […]

NIA releases photos of militants involved in killing of Arunachal NPP MLA Tirong Aboh

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released photos of militants suspected to be involved in the assassination of NPP MLA Tirong Aboh in Arunachal Pradesh. The five militants who are allegedly involved in the killing are- Ravi Wangno, Ellie Ketok, Absolon Tangkhul, Victor Tangkhul and Apem. It may be mentioned that Kilonser Ravi Wangno, Ellie […]

United Progressive Front: A new alliance in Meghalaya

In a political alignment in Meghalaya, the PDF which is a coalition partner in the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance has forged a new alliance taking on board the lone NCP MLA and an Independent MLA. The newly formed United Progressive Front (UPF) comprises of four PDF MLAs which includes state Agriculture Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh, Urban […]