National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma on Friday submitted his resignation letter as chief minister of Meghalaya before Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the new government in the state. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma won from the South Tura constituency with a margin of 5,016 against Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bernard N. Marak, as […]
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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma’s NPP wins 2 seats , leads in 21, show per latest trends
The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) won two seats in Meghalaya and was leading in 21, as per the latest counting trends shared by the Election Commission (EC) at 12.40pm on Thursday. According to data shared by the EC, the National People’s Party candidate from Raliang, Coming One Ymbon, defeated […]
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Meghalaya: 900 polling stations identified as vulnerable, critical ahead of polling tomorrow
Ahead of Monday’s Assembly elections, as many as 900 polling stations across the state have been identified as vulnerable and critical, the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO) said on Saturday. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, FR Kharkongor, CEO, Meghalaya said, “These 900 polling stations have had some past records (of violence).” Militant […]
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PM Modi to visit Meghalaya on February 24 ahead of assembly polls
Ahead of the Assembly election at the end of this month Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to visit poll-bound Meghalaya on February 24. As per a BJP source, PM Modi will address a rally in Tura on the 24th of February. He will also hold a roadshow as a part of the […]
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Rahul, Priyanka extend greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura on statehood day
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extended warm greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on the 51st anniversary of their statehood. Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi wished the people of the three northeastern states and said that the country takes pride in their rich history and vibrant culture. “Best wishes to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their respective […]
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PM Modi to unveil projects worth over Rs 6,800 cr in Meghalaya, Tripura today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meghalaya and Tripura today and unveil projects worth over Rs 6,800 crore, as per an official press release. The projects encompass a wide array of sectors including housing, road, agriculture, telecom, IT, tourism and hospitality. In Shillong, Prime Minister will participate in the golden […]
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Meghalaya: Govt to create new Community and Rural Development blocks
The Meghalaya government has initiated an approach to create new Community and Rural Development blocks and Sub-Division in different parts of the state to ensure better delivery of Government Services and implementation of welfare and development programs. Fulfilling the long pending demands of the people of Jengjal in West Garo […]
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Meghalaya cabinet delegation led by CM Sangma will meet Amit Shah today to discuss the Assam border violence
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will lead a delegation of cabinet ministers of his state to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Thursday to apprise him about the recent firing incident along the border with Assam which left six people dead. The delegation will demand […]
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6 killed in Assam-Meghalaya border; Internet services suspended in 7 Meghalaya districts
Meghalaya has suspended mobile internet services in seven districts of the state for 48 hours after six persons including one Assam forest official were killed in firing in Mukroh in West Jaintia Hills on the border between the two states. Mobile internet/data services have been suspended in seven districts of […]
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Meghalaya: 2 drug peddlers held, over 150 gm of heroin seized
Two drug peddlers were nabbed here and over 150 grams of heroin were recovered from them, said officials on Thursday. The accused were arrested by Meghalaya Police. “Our war against drug trafficking is on! In a well synchronized and swift ops East Khasi Hills Police nabbed 2 notorious traffickers and recovered -156.12 […]
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Meghalaya CM launches ‘Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme’ for welfare of farmers
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the state’s “Progress” scheme aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities. Launching the ambitious flagship programme for the farmers – “Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme” under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district, the Chief […]
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Meghalaya CM announces Rs 5,000 for every household under FOCUS+ scheme
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday launched FOCUS+, an expansion of his flagship initiative FOCUS, to benefit all households across Meghalaya. Financial aid of Rs 5,000 per household will be provided directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Under FOCUS+, households would be provided with a FOCUS+ card as an […]
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‘Agneepath scheme will ruin youth’: Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik
Along with the protests over the Agneepath scheme, there is also a political ruckus. Many political parties are attacking the central government regarding this. In such a situation, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik has also attacked the government. He even said that the Agneepath scheme will ruin the youth, they […]
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Meghalaya: Three of a family buried alive in landslide
Three members of a family including two minors were killed in a landslide in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills district on Thursday morning, police said. The incident took place at Jibalgre village under Salmanpara police station in South West Garo Hills district. The landslide was triggered by incessant rains in […]
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BSF nabs Bangladeshi national, his Indian companion in Meghalaya
BSF Meghalaya on Sunday apprehended one Bangladeshi national who entered Indian territory from the bordering area of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. He was trying to hide in the bushes when troops of 193 Bn BSF intercepted him, stated the BSF official release. The apprehended person has been identified as MD […]