Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma claimed that his party, National People’s Party (NPP) will win both seats in the state – Shillong and Tura in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to ANI, CM Conrad Sangma said, “We are confident of securing victory in both seats- Shillong and Tura in Meghalaya. The impact of the work carried out by NPP in Meghalaya […]
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Meghalaya: India’s toughest unmotorable polling station, Nongrait, braces for polling on April 19
India’s toughest unmotorable polling station, Nongrait, is ready for polling in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 19. In Meghalaya, there are over 74 non-motorable polling stations. Nongrait Polling station in East Khasi Hills with 140 voters is close to culturally unique, bioengineering wonder and world-famous double-decker living root bridge […]
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Meghalaya needs 11.5 per cent annual GDP growth to become 10 billion USD economy by 2028: CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said that the state needs to achieve 11.5 per cent annual growth (GDP) to fructify its ambitious target of touching the 10 billion US dollar economy by 2028. “At present, the state has an economy of Rs 45,000 crore, which needs to be improved. It is […]
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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lays foundation stone for 3 road projects to connect New Shillong Township
In a significant milestone for the development of the New Shillong Township, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad laid the foundation for three crucial road infrastructures on Thursday. CM Conrad K Sangma said, “It’s not only about the New Shillong city that needs to improve, but we also need to make the existing Shillong city better.” The event marked a pivotal […]
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Meghalaya: BSF seizes over 17,000 kg of Sugar near Indo-Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya thwarted several attempts to smuggle sugar across the Indo-Bangladesh border, said BSF Meghalaya. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF troops intercepted and seized a total of over 17,000 kilograms of sugar from various bordering districts in the state. “In different operations conducted on January 18, 2024, alert troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully foiled illicit smuggling attempts along the […]
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President Droupadi Murmu interacts with self-help group members at Baljek Airport in Meghalaya’s Tura
President Droupadi Murmu interacted with the members of self-help groups (SHG) at Baljek Airport in Meghalaya’s Tura on Tuesday. The President also virtually laid the foundation stone for the new integrated administration complex in Tura, said an official statement issued by the Deputy Press Secretary to the President. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said that the empowerment of women in social, economic, political and spiritual […]
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British Asian Trust official inaugurates fence to restrict wild elephant movements in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills
A 1.2 kilometre long and single-wire solar-powered fence to restrict movements of wild elephants was made operational in Borogopal Part 3 village in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya to facilitate coexistence of villagers with wild elephants. The fence was formally inaugurated by cutting the ritual red ribbon by Belenda Stuwart Cox of British Asian […]
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Meghalaya: Three NDA coursemates of batch 67 script history at Assam Rifles Hill Half Marathon
Three National Defence Academy (NDA) course-mates from the 67 NDA Course batch made history at the third edition of the Assam Rifles Hills Half Marathon at Laitkor, Shillong, on Sunday as they bagged gold, silver and bronze in the over 55-year-old category. Commander AP Venkatesh (NDA Alpha Squadron), a veteran […]
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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma reviews Shillong’s Police Bazar fire incident
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday visited businessman Amit Singhania’s building at Police Bazar in Shillong which was completely burnt down in a massive fire that broke out on Saturday. The four-storey building which had several godowns and housed the family of Singhanias was ravaged in the incident on Saturday. “The Meghalaya Chief Minister also reviewed […]
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Meghalaya: BSF foils smuggling attempt, sizes eyewear, footwear worth Rs 11 lakh
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a smuggling attempt in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district and seized eyewear and footwear worth Rs 11 lakh, an official statement said on Tuesday. As per the official statement, the seized consignment was being smuggled to Bangladesh from the international border in the district. The […]
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Meghalaya assisting evacuation of its citizens from Manipur
Amid ongoing violence in Manipur, the Meghalaya government said it is taking all possible measures in evacuating its citizens, including students. With the use of special flights, Meghalaya is bringing its stranded people from Manipur, including 60 students, and 25 members of the Lajong football team, among others. The Meghalaya government, in […]
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ECI announces bypoll dates for Punjab, Odisha, UP and Meghalaya
The Election Commission announced the dates for the by-elections in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies on Wednesday. The bypolls will be held in Jalandhar parliamentary constituency in Punjab and Assembly constituencies of 07-Jharsuguda, Odisha, 395-Chhanbey and 34-Suar, Uttar Pradesh and 23-Sohiong, Meghalaya to be held on May 10. The results for the […]
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Meghalaya CM Sangma chairs first cabinet meeting of new Meghalaya Govt
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday chaired the first cabinet meeting of the newly elected Government in Meghalaya. While addressing the media, CM Sangma said, “In the meeting, two things were discussed. The first is to bring in the Contingency Fund of Meghalaya (Amendment) Bill. Earlier an ordinance was passed in this regard […]
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NPP chief Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM for second consecutive term
National People’s Party chief Conrad Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive term. Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Meghalaya, in Shillong. Abu Taher Mondal, Kyrmen Shylla, Marcuise N Marak and Rakkam A Sangma also took […]
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Meghalaya: BJP asks Conrad Sangma to induct its two MLAs in new state cabinet
Meghalaya state BJP has asked Conrad Sangma to induct two of its MLAs in the new state cabinet, said Meghalaya BJP chief Ernest Mawrie on Sunday. After the results of the polls were announced, the Bhartiya Janata party extended its support to NPP to form the government. Conrad Sangma will […]