With North Garo Hills having remained unrepresented in the state cabinet for over 15 years, expectations are high that a reshuffle by year-end could finally secure the district a ministerial berth. Senior NPP leader and Resubelpara legislator TD Shira emphasized that while there is no pressure on Chief Minister Conrad Continue Reading
Meghalaya Government to Form Committee on Tura Winter Capital Demand
SHILLONG, MAR 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday assured to constitute a committee to examine the demand for a winter capital in Tura, West Garo Hills. Conrad while replying in the Assembly said,”As we cannot go with the resolution, I can put a party Continue Reading
Charles Pyngrope Admits TMC’s Decline in Meghalaya, Questions Its Future
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is witnessing a steep decline in Meghalaya’s Khasi and Jaintia Hills, with its influence rapidly fading. Once considered a rising force in the state, the party now faces an existential crisis as its voter base erodes. TMC Meghalaya President and Nongthymmai legislator Charles Pyngrope has openly Continue Reading
TMC Meghalaya Chief Questions Congress, UDP Leadership Amid Electoral Setbacks
TMC Meghalaya President and Nongthymmai legislator Charles Pyngrope has called for stronger leadership in political parties like Congress and the United Democratic Party (UDP), following their poor performance in the recently concluded District Council elections. Talking to Meghalaya News 24, state TMC President said, “The other political parties have to Continue Reading
CM Conrad Sangma Announces Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for 80,000 Youth
In a significant move aimed at supporting the youth of Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, during his budget speech, unveiled the Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, a flagship initiative designed to benefit 80,000 students in the state from the next financial year. The scheme will offer a grant of ₹6,000 Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Calls for Joint Effort with Assam to Tackle Air Pollution
SHILLONG, MAR 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said there is a need for both Meghalaya and Assam government to address the issue of air pollution. Sangma said in his reply to a call attention that he would be writing to the Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Continue Reading
CM Conrad Sangma Unveils Plans for Hili-Mahendraganj Corridor and Border Economic Development
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced on Wednesday that the state is moving forward with the development of the Hili-Mahendraganj transnational economic corridor, a significant project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Meghalaya and the rest of India via Bangladesh. The 100 km corridor, once completed, has the potential Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Announces Strategic Partnership for High-Speed Internet via Bangladesh
In his budget speech, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced that to keep pace with the State’s evolving IT landscape, a partnership with International Internet Gateway (IIG) project is being worked out, which will ensure reliable and high-speed internet connectivity via Bangladesh. This initiative is expected to boost the Continue Reading
CM Conrad Sangma to Convene Stakeholders’ Meeting on Railway Projects and Influx Concerns
SHILLONG, MAR 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the state government would soon call a meeting with the different political parties and stakeholders to discuss the proposed implementation of the railway projects and addressing the concern over influx and illegal immigrants into the state. Sangma in his Continue Reading
Meghalaya CM Presents Rs 1,970 Crore Deficit Budget for 2025-26
SHILLONG, MAR 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday tabled a Rs 1,970 crore deficit budget for 2025-26. In his budget speech, Sangma said the total receipts is at Rs 30,415 crore, of which the revenue receipts are estimated at Rs 25,591 crore and capital receipts at Rs 4,824 crore. Continue Reading