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ILP: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma and cabinet members to leave for New Delhi tomorrow
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma along with his cabinet members will leave for Delhi on Tuesday to seek an appointment with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue. With growing pressure over implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, the MDA delegation is expecting an appointment tomorrow evening or by Wednesday. Some of […]
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Major reshuffle in Meghalaya cabinet; James Sangma loses portfolio, Lahkmen Rymbui given charge of Home
In a major cabinet reshuffle believed to have been prompted by the rising allegations of rampant illegal transportation and mining of coal, James Sangma was removed from the Home portfolio on Tuesday. UDP’s Lahkmen Rymbui was given the charge of the Home portfolio, while James was given additional charge of portfolios like Taxation and information […]
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Meghalaya government not meddling with affairs of KHADC: CM Conrad Sangma
The Meghalaya government on Tuesday maintained that there is no question of interfering with the current affairs of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council as the State government has not issued any notification and there is no Chief Executive Member right now. Reacting to the allegation levelled by expelled NPP MDC and KHADC Chairman that […]
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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 […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Metbah Lyngdoh elected as Meghalaya Assembly Speaker
UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh was today elected as the speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. He won by 19 votes against Congress candidate Winnerson Sangma. Lyngdoh, the recently elected president of UDP secured 39 votes. #FLASH | Senior legislator of the UDP, Metbah Lyngdoh elected as Meghalaya’s new speaker. pic.twitter.com/oJLJ3RAabl — Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) September […]
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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 […]
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Bindo M Lanong to lead UDP till party General Council
The United Democratic Party (UDP) in its Central Executive Meeting on Friday decided that Senior Working president, Bindo M Lanong will continue to lead the party until the General Council on September 11. The Central Executive meet also left the decision to decide the name for the post of the speaker to its Parliamentary Party. […]
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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 […]
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LS polls: BJP set to contest both Shillong, Tura seats
The BJP in Meghalaya is preparing to contest both Shillong and Tura Lok Sabha seats. The party has decided to skip the upcoming district council polls to prepare for the Lok Sabha elections. BJP’s decision to contest both Shillong and Tura seats has come as a blow to the NPP-led MDA coalition’s bid to field […]
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11 NE political parties to jointly oppose Citizenship Amendment bill
The regional parties of Northeast have resolved to jointly oppose the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in a crucial meet held in Guwahati on Tuesday. As many as 11 regional parties came together in Guwahati in the crucial meet jointly convened by the National People’s Party (NPP) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). The meeting adopted […]
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