Reacting to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) election results, National People’s Party (NPP) legislator from Rongara-Siju and Cabinet Minister Rakkam A. Sangma stated that the outcome is a reflection of the people’s choice. He acknowledged that voters gravitated toward the ideologies and narratives presented during the campaign, Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Water Crisis Deepens as Minister Cites Climate Change, Jhum Cultivation
Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise N Marak has raised concerns over the alarming depletion of water sources across Meghalaya, attributing the crisis to climate change, Jhum cultivation, and unsustainable agricultural practices. He assured that the state government has already begun implementing corrective measures to tackle the situation. Marak informed Continue Reading
Final Stages of Them Iew Mawlong Relocation: Govt
The relocation of 342 Harijan families from Them Iew Mawlong is in its final stages, with the government working towards a conclusive resolution, Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, confirmed on Tuesday. He emphasized that the process is being handled with caution to ensure a permanent Continue Reading
Paul Lyngdoh Blames Anti-Incumbency for UDP’s Poor ADC Poll Performance
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday admitted that anti-incumbency played a key role in the party’s underwhelming performance in the recently concluded Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections in Khasi and Jaintia Hills. The UDP, a major regional party and a partner in the Meghalaya Continue Reading
Dhar Confident in NPP’s Growth Amid Changing Political Landscape
Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, on Tuesday dismissed concerns over the shifting political dynamics marked by the rise of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), asserting that the National People’s Party (NPP) is continuously evolving and strengthening its position. “Not to worry, we Continue Reading
VPP Wave Sweeps KHADC, Reshaping Meghalaya’s Political Landscape
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) witnessed an unprecedented surge of support as the party secured a decisive victory in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) elections. From counting stations to the streets, the energy of VPP supporters was palpable. Men, women, the elderly, and even children joined Continue Reading
Shillong Police Nab Two for Burglary, Stolen Laptops Recovered
Shillong police apprehended two individuals in connection with a house break-in near BK Bajoria School, recovering stolen laptops and other items, including a Bhutanese passport. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem stated that the Pasteur Beat House Special Party arrested Navin Sunar (42) of Laban, near St. John, Continue Reading
Bike Theft Gang Busted in Meghalaya, Five Arrested
In a major breakthrough, the East Khasi Hills Police, in a coordinated operation between Sohra Police Station and the Special Cell, apprehended a bike theft gang that had been operating for weeks. Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, Vivek Syiem, confirmed the arrest of five individuals involved in stealing and Continue Reading
NPP to Review Performance After KHADC Setback, Gears Up for JHADC Leadership
The National People’s Party is set to evaluate its electoral performance following setbacks in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council elections, where it secured only four out of 25 contested seats. National People’s Party spokesperson HM Shangpliang said, “The NPP, with four members in the KHADC, would be a Continue Reading
VPP Dominates KHADC, NPP Holds Strong in JHADC as Congress Faces Major Setback
In a dramatic political shift, the Voice of the People Party (VPP) has swept the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) elections, securing 17 seats and eliminating Congress, BJP, and KHNAM from the race. The results mark a stunning electoral breakthrough for VPP, reshaping the political landscape of the Continue Reading