Former Arunachal minister Jotom Toko Takam passes away

Former Arunachal Pradesh Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) leader Jotom Toko Takam passed away on Tuesday. According to reports, Takam, who had a medical history of prolonged illness died his on way to a hospital in Assam at around 1.30 AM. The former minister, with suspected brain haemorrhage, was being taken to a private […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inspects oxygen plant site at Baljek

As Meghalaya witnesses a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday inspected the site of the proposed cryogenic oxygen plant which will be set up at Baljek in West Khasi Hills. Once installed, the oxygen generation plant will cater to the oxygen requirements of five districts in West Khasi Hills and […]

Meghalaya govt imposes lockdown in East Khasi Hills, weekend lockdown in other districts

In the wake of the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Meghalaya government has imposed complete lockdown in the East Khasi Hills district, informed Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday. The lockdown will come to force from 8 PM today and will remain applicable till 5 AM of May 10. Taking to Twitter, Conrad Sangma tweeted, […]

Meghalaya: More restrictions in place to combat COVID-19 spread

The state of Meghalaya has stepped up measures to deal with the second wave of COVID-19. With number of restrictions in place, the state government is mulling more containment strategies to tackle the spread of the virus. As night curfew continues to be on place and a partial lockdown imposed, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inspects COVID-19 vaccination sites

The Meghalaya government is on a war footing to ensure that everything is in place to fight the second wave of the pandemic. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is leading from the front to tackle the crisis. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited the various vaccination centres in Nongrim Hills today to inaugurate the intensive COVID-19 vaccination […]

Meghalaya imposes restrictions as COVID-19 infections surge

With the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic setting off alarm bells across the country, the Meghalaya government on Monday held a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in the State. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma talking to mediapersons after the meeting, informed that the State government has imposed restrictions on tourists from April 23rd for a […]

Meghalaya: NPP-led coalition stakes claim to form Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

The National People’s Party (NPP) on Saturday staked claim to form the next Executive Committee in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. NPP national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today met Governor Satya Pal Malik and staked claim to form the next council. The Meghalaya Chief Minister was accompanied by the newly elected […]

GHADC polls: Conrad Sangma meets victorious Independent candidates

After finishing the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls in the second place with 11 seats, NPP national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Independent candidates Aktar Ali and Arbinstone B Marak who emerged victorious on Thursday. While Aktar Ali had emerged victorious from the Zikzak seat on an Independent ticket, in […]

GHADC polls: 52% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm; Conrad Sangma cast votes in initial hours

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who was among the early voters on Monday, hoped for a good voter turnout in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls. Conrad Sangma cast his vote at a polling station in West Garo Hills. Speaking to the mediapersons, Sangma said that he is expecting more voter’s turnout this […]