Meghalaya: Ernest Mawrie rebuts Conrad Sangma’s claim of BJP supporting his ouster

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and NPP President Conrad Sangma on Friday reiterated that several BJP leaders as well two of its MLAs want state party president Ernest Mawrie removed. Talking to newspersons, Conrad Sangma said that he has spoken to BJP MLAs AL Hek and Shanbor Shullai in this regard. Quoting both the MLAs, […]

Arunachal honours Maj. Ralengnao Khathing, Guv lays foundation stone for memorial museum

Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday paid rich tributes to the late Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing by laying the foundation stone for a memorial museum in his honour, on the very day he brought Tawang under Indian rule by reaching the area located near McMahon Line and unfurling the tricolour, seventy years ago in 1951. Chief of […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma calls on PM Modi, thanks him for Revenue Gap Grant

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. Sangma expressed his gratitude to the Government of India and the Prime Minister for providing Rs 5,105 crore from the share of central taxes, and Rs 1,279 crore as Revenue Gap Grant for the next financial year. Taking to […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma calls on FM Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks special central assistance

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma along with Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh has called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi and sought assistance from the Centre for funding different projects under the “Special Central Assistance”. During his visit, the Chief Minister briefed Union Minister on the progress of works related to the Water Supply […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma invites LS Speaker Om Birla to visit state

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Delhi and informed him about the progress of construction of the new state Assembly building and invited him to visit the hill state, officials said. The chief minister was accompanied by state Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh. “Apprised him on […]

Meghalaya govt pursuing ILP issue vigorously with Centre: Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has reiterated that the state government is vigorously pursuing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue with the Centre. The chief minister said this while reacting to Governor Satya Pal Malik’s statement on the issue. Sangma, however, said that the Governor’s opinion is crucial for guiding the state while pursuing both […]

“Lahkmen Rymbui won’t be dropped”: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday made it clear that Lahkmen Rymbui will not be removed from the post of State home minister. The Chief Minister said this in response to coalition partner BJP demanding Rymbui’s resignation for allegedly failing to curb illegal coal mining and transportation in the State. Sangma added that such […]

Meghalaya releases commemorative postal stamp as part of Republic Day celebrations

The state of Meghalaya on Tuesday released a commemorative postal stamp dedicated to the historic Raj Bhavan of Shillong as part of the 72nd Republic Day celebrations. Governor Satya Pal Malik, accompanied by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma unveiled the commemorative postal stamp at Raj Bhavan in Shillong. Taking to Twitter CM Conrad Sangma shared the […]

Country’s longest road arch bridge inaugurated in Meghalaya

In a big boost to tourism, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday formally inaugurated the longest road arch bridge in India – the Wahrew Bridge at Sohbar in the state’s East Khasi Hills district. The bridge was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 49.395 crore under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) […]