Will the Lone Congress Legislator Shift His Allegiance from the Grand Old Party?

  As Congress grapples with dwindling influence in Meghalaya, Mylliem legislator Ronnie V. Lyngdoh stands as the party’s last remaining representative in the state assembly. Once part of a formidable political force, he now finds himself a lone fighter, holding the position of Opposition Chief Whip. With Congress failing to Continue Reading

Mukul Sangma Slams Meghalaya Government Over ILP Implementation Delay, Accuses CM of Betraying Assembly’s Trust

  In a scathing critique of the Meghalaya government, Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma on Tuesday lambasted the state’s leadership for failing to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) despite the Assembly’s unanimous resolution. Expressing his deep disappointment, Sangma accused Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Continue Reading

Dr. Mukul Sangma Calls for Strengthening Connectivity and Regional Prosperity in Meghalaya

  Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Dr. Mukul Sangma, on Tuesday delved into the historical context and economic potential of Meghalaya, emphasizing the region’s rich entrepreneurial past and the importance of fostering stronger cross-border ties for future prosperity. Reflecting on the historical economic landscape of Continue Reading

Railway Extension to Baghmara Proposed, Minister Rakkam A Sangma Calls Bangladesh the Natural Market for Garo Hills

SHILLONG, March 4: Cabinet Minister Rakkam A Sangma has emphasized that Bangladesh remains the natural market for trade and commerce for Meghalaya, particularly for the people of Garo Hills and Baghmara, given its proximity. “Dhaka is more closer than Shillong, Dhaka is more closer than Guwahati for the people of Continue Reading

CM Conrad Sangma Launches One-Time Settlement Scheme for MeECL Consumers

Shillong, March 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday launched the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, 2025, offering financial relief to consumers of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL). The initiative, unveiled in the presence of Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal, aims to ease the burden of unpaid electricity dues. Continue Reading

DPR for Four-Laning of Barapani-Shillong Road Under Preparation: Prestone Tynsong

SHILLONG, MAR 4: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday informed that the detailed project report (DPR) for four-laning of Barapani-Shillong road is under preparation by the National Highway Infrastructure Development Council (NHIDCL).   Tynsong said in the Assembly the DPR and detailed survey have been handed Continue Reading

Centre Asks Meghalaya to Surrender Rs 200 Crore for Railway Land Acquisition

SHILLONG, MAR 4: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday informed that the Centre has asked the state government to surrender Rs 200 crore sanctioned for the purpose of land acquisition for implementation of the railway projects in Meghalaya. “No land has been acquired as there is very strong resistance Continue Reading

Meghalaya’s Mounting Debt Could Lead to Uranium Extraction, Warns VPP Chief

  SHILLONG, MAR 3: Opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) chief and Nongkrem legislator Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Monday expressed apprehension that the Centre may one day ask the state government to repay the loan in the form of extraction of Uranium in Meghalaya.   Participating in the debate Continue Reading

Dr Mukul Calls for Collective Action on Railway Expansion, Healthcare to Address Concerns

Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma has urged the Meghalaya government to engage in comprehensive discussions with all stakeholders on critical issues, including railway expansion and healthcare emphasizing the need for collective decision-making and address the concern.   ” If we have been able to have Continue Reading

Meghalaya Speaker Assures Efforts to Hold Next Assembly Session in New Building

Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A. Sangma, has confirmed that preparations are underway for the interior work of the main hall in the under-construction Assembly building. “The preparation is on to start the work of the interiors of the main hall,” he stated. When asked whether the construction Continue Reading

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