Poll personnel of around 762 polling stations under P-2 on Wednesday were dispatched one day in advance along with the security teams. A large number of security personnel were also sent along with the polling personnel. Chief Electoral Officer DR BDR Tiwari informed “The poll personnel from 244 polling stations Continue Reading
High voltage campaigning ends on Wednesday
SHILLONG, APR 17: The curtains come down on the high decibel campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. Infact the campaigning ends at 4pm on Wednesday with the commencement of a 48-hour silence period. Meghalaya will go for polls in the first phase scheduled to be held on Continue Reading
Shillong Urban Area Schools to Remain Closed on April 18th for Lok Sabha Election Duty
In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Deputy Commissioner (Election) & District Election Officer of East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, has issued an order directing all private and government educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and ITIs, within the Shillong Urban Areas to remain closed on April 18th, Continue Reading
Clean and Green Election ahead: Asia’s cleanest village lead the way
In one day and a few hours, Meghalaya will go to polls for the Lok Sabha election and this time the election machinery lead by the Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya is not only ensuring a free and fair election, but inviting all grass-root community leaders to work together in conducting Continue Reading
Police recovers charred bodies of 3 persons from Assam buried inside a forest in East Garo Hills
SHILLONG, APR 17: Charred bodies of three persons from Assam were recovered inside a forest in East Garo Hills District on Wednesday morning. According to police, it is suspected to be a case of criminal rivalry among car lifters and cattle thief groups. Two of the three deceased persons Continue Reading
Land owners of villages under Shillong Western By-pass demands payment of Rs 1200 crore as land compensation
SHILLONG, APR 16: The land owners of several villages which fall under the Shillong Western By-pass demanded from the state government to direct the central government to pay the full amount of Rs 1200 crore as land compensation. Speaking to media persons, one landowner Rogen Khyllait said that during the survey Continue Reading
Two houses gutted in major fire incident at Mawlai Mawiong Umjapung
SHILLONG, APR 16: Two houses were destroyed in a major fire incident at Mawlai Mawiong Umjapung on Tuesday morning. However, miraculously the Holy Bible did not burn during the fire incident. The two houses belonged to Twintina Nongneng and Risuk Wanshong. The incident took place at around 8 am, Continue Reading
BJP backs NPP candidates to ensure more Christian representation?
SHILLONG, APR 16: BJP MLA Sanbor Shullai has cautioned the public, especially the educated youths and the literate section of society, that various political parties are laying the foundation of a frightening culture of lawlessness in Meghalaya. Stating that Meghalaya must move forward and concentrate on developmental issues, Shullai Continue Reading
Returning Officer meeting with Political parties in connection with the General election to the Lok Sabha 2024
Shillong, April 12, 2024: The Returning officer of 1St Shillong (ST) Parliamentary Constituency Shri SC Sadhu today met all the leaders of Political parties in connection with the General Election to the Lok Sabha 2024. Sadhu while addressing the meeting requested the leaders of political parties to maintain law and order. Meghalaya Continue Reading
Recent incidents are not common to political scenario in Meghalaya: CEO
SHILLONG, APR 12: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr BDR Tiwari on Friday observed that recent incidents are not common to the political scenario in Meghalaya. Speaking to reporters, Dr Tiwari informed that a meeting was held with political parties and that there are several concerns expressed by the different Continue Reading