Voice of the People Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has blamed the state government and district administrations for failing to ensure a free and fair District Council election, alleging that intimidation and lack of security at polling stations contributed to the party’s reduced vote share. “That is a reason Continue Reading
Meghalaya’s Budget Session Begins, Guv Urges Legislators to Uphold Parliamentary Traditions
The budget session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly begins on Friday. Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar set the tone for the Budget session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly with a call for unity and progress, urging legislators to uphold the state’s longstanding tradition of parliamentary decorum. Addressing the legislators, the Governor Continue Reading
Meghalaya Eyes Railway Expansion to Khliehriat as Byrnihat-Shillong Projects Face Uncertainty
With the Centre asking Meghalaya to return ₹300 crore sanctioned for land acquisition, the state government is now exploring a new railway proposal to Khliehriat in East Jaintia Hills, shifting focus from the Tetelia-Byrnihat and Byrnihat-Shillong railway projects which is likely to be scrapped. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma confirmed Continue Reading
NPP Chief Says VPP’s Influence Has Declined Since Lok Sabha Polls
Despite the Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) securing 17 out of 29 seats in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), National People’s Party (NPP) Chief Conrad K. Sangma maintained that VPP’s influence has diminished compared to its performance in the Lok Sabha elections. “I have always mentioned Continue Reading
VC Cannot Be Changed on Public Demand, Says Union Minister
Union Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, on Wednesday, addressed the ongoing demand for the removal of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice Chancellor Prof. P.S. Shukla, stating that such decisions cannot be made solely based on public demand. “The university is an autonomous thing and there is a Continue Reading
Meghalaya to Regulate On-Street Parking Under New Urban Parking Policy
The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025, introducing a structured mechanism to regulate on-street parking in urban areas. Under this policy, parking on roadsides will no longer be free, and a zonal task force will oversee its phased implementation. The initiative is part of the broader Continue Reading
Meghalaya Urged to Expedite Long-Delayed Projects: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar
Union Minister of State for DoNER and Education, Sukanta Majumdar, has urged the Meghalaya government to accelerate the completion of long-delayed projects in the state. “The government of Meghalaya should expedite the completion of the long-delayed projects. There are approximately 10 delayed projects. We also discussed the status of these Continue Reading
Let Locals Decide on Railway Project, Says Shylla
Cabinet Minister and UDP legislator from Khliehriat, Kyrmen Shylla, has emphasized that the future of railway expansion in East Jaintia Hills should be determined solely by the local population. He stated that the people best understand their livelihood and economic interests, asserting that external influences should not dictate their decision Continue Reading
Rakkam Dismisses Congress Resurgence in Meghalaya Amid Electoral Setbacks
National People’s Party (NPP) legislator from Rongara-Siju and Cabinet Minister Rakkam A. Sangma has ruled out any resurgence of the Congress in Meghalaya, citing its dismal performance in recent elections. He pointed to the party’s failure in both the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) elections and the Delhi Continue Reading
Rakkam on KHADC Results: ‘It’s the People’s Choice’
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