SHILLONG, JAN 8: MDA government spokesperson and cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Monday said the government is committed towards the peace talks with the banned National Liberation Council (HNLC). Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said, “As a government, we are committed towards the progression of peace talks with this particular Continue Reading
Withdraw all cases & grant general amnesty: HNLC maintains firm stand
SHILLONG, JAN 8: The proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has maintained a firm stand that the peace process may resume only if the Centre and State governments withdraw all cases and grant general amnesty to the top leaders and cadres of the outfit. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the Continue Reading
Use technology to address concern over illegal immigration: Pala
Congress chief and Shillong MP Vincent H Pala said there is need to use technology for addressing the concern over the issue of influx and illegal immigration. “We have to use technology and that technology should be fair, transparent and it should be pragmatic,” Pala said. He said Continue Reading
HNLC decides to withdraw from ongoing peace talks
SHILLONG, JAN 3: The proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on Wednesday announced its decision to withdraw from the ongoing peace talks as a mark of protest against the alleged government’s lack of seriousness in addressing its core demands. In a statement, HNLC general secretary cum publicity secretary Sainkupar Continue Reading
NPP MLA terms HNLC’s threat over move to shut down MCCL as political game
SHILLONG, JAN 2: NPP legislator from Sohra Gavin Miguel Mylliem on Tuesday referred the recent HNLC’s death threat against him over the move to shut down the Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited (MCCL) as a result of some political game by vested interests. “In view of the above facts, I was Continue Reading
3 percent DA hike for Government Employees in Meghalaya
The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday decided to enhance the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees by 3% ahead of Christmas. The Government increased the Dearness Allowance from its existing rate of 36% to the newly fixed rate at 39% for its workforce of 55,000 Government Employees. Announcing this, Chief Continue Reading
UDP MDCs demands disciplinary action against Lambor Malngiang
MDCs of the United Democratic Party (UDP) on Wednesday demanded disciplinary action against Nongkrem MDC Lambor Malngiang for his alleged anti-party activity by extending support to the National People’s Party (NPP)-led executive committee in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). Malngiang had on Tuesday announced his decision to Continue Reading
Shillong decked up for Christmas; Tourism dept sponsors decoration and light
It’s that time of the year again, when you feel the aroma of the pine cones everywhere you go, the brush of the cold air against your face but your hearts warm. Its time for Christmas here in Meghalaya. Festivity on the air as only few days left for Christmas. Continue Reading
East Jaintia Hills SP Jagpal Singh Dhanoa transferred
Meghalaya Government on Wednesday transferred East Jaintia Hills (EJH) Superintendent of Police (SP) Jagpal Singh Dhanoa and posted him as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Ri Bhoi District. While, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Ri Bhoi District Giri Prasad M is made the new SP of East Jaintia Hills. Earlier, Continue Reading
Govt extends time for submission of reports by 3 regional committees on Assam Meghalaya border row
The State government on Wednesday decided to extend the time for submission of reports by the three regional committees in regards to the remaining six areas of difference till December 31. A notification issued by the Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on December 13 has stated that this was in Continue Reading