Exclusive Scripts published here are subject to copyright BJP legislator and cabinet Minister AL Hek on Thursday said 80 percent reservation should be given to the Bonafide citizens of Meghalaya in the private sector. Talking to Meghalaya News 24, the cabinet Minister said everybody has the right to work, Continue Reading
KHNAM seeks clarification from BJP MLAs about appointed of non-tribal headman
The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) on Thursday asked the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to seek clarification from the two BJP legislators, Sanbor Shullai and AL Hek, on what authority have they appointed a non-tribal headman and gave those who stayed at RR Colony a free and Continue Reading
Technical committee to examine proposed retrofitting of Umiam Bridge will sit on Sept 1st
Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal on Thursday said a technical committee comprising of officials from the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and the State Public Works Department (PWD) has been constituted to examine the proposed retrofitting of the Umiam Bridge. Speaking to reporters, Mondal said that the committee will Continue Reading
HNYM takes out rally to protest against the unemployment problem faced by youth of Meghalaya
The Hynniewtrep National Youth Movement (HNYM) on Thursday took out a rally to protest against the unemployment problem faced by youth of the state. Addressing the crowd at Barik before the rally, HNYM president Louis Dohtdong said, “We are taking out this rally as a mark of protest against Continue Reading
VPP urges all its 4 legislators to make public MLA scheme implementation reports
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Thursday urged all its four legislators to make public the report on the implementation of their respective MLA schemes on a regular basis. In a letter to the MLAs of the party, VPP general secretary Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon said that Continue Reading
AITC Meghalaya prez backs George Lyngdoh from Shillong Parliamentary seat
AITC Meghalaya president Charles Pyngrope is backing former Umroi legislator and Party’s Meghalaya Unit Vice President George B Lyngdoh to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Shillong Parliamentary seat. The opposition party has decided to contest from both Shillong and Tura parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Continue Reading
TMC Meghalaya prez condemns recent violent incident at Thangskai village in East Jaintia Hills
Opposition AITC state president Charles Pyngrope on Wednesday condemned the recent violent incident during a public hearing at Thangskai village in East Jaintia Hills. Speaking to reporters, Pyngrope said, “Nothing can be solved through violence but only through dialogues because confrontational attitude doesn’t work in a civilized society.” Continue Reading
Cost for construction of new Meghalaya Assembly escalates to Rs 200 cr
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma, on Wednesday, informed that the High Powered Committee (HPC) has approved the revised estimate for the construction of new Meghalaya Legislative Assembly building which is likely to be completed within this year. Stating that the new Assembly Building construction cost has escalated by Continue Reading
Autumn session of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly from Sept 15
The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Wednesday approved the calendar for the autumn session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly which will commence from September 15 to September 22. The meeting of the BAC was chaired by the Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma and attended by deputy chief minister in-charge Continue Reading
BJP leader HM Shangpliang expressed willingness to join NPP: Sniawbhalang Dhar
The National People’s Party (NPP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said former Māwsynrām legislator and BJP leader Himalaya M Shangpliang has expressed his willingness to join NPP. Confirming the rumour of Shangpliang joining NPP, Dhar said, the BJP leader is likely to join shortly. He, however, Continue Reading