Meghalaya CM hopeful of successful talks with HNLC

CM Sangma said that the state government wants the talks to move forward and reach a logical conclusion

Ex-HNLC leader’s encounter ‘Botched-Up’: Vaiphei inquiry report

Protests erupted in Meghalaya capital Shillong after the Justice Vaiphei inquiry report on the encounter of former HNLC leader Cheristerfield Thangkiew was tabled on the floor of the State Assembly today. The inquiry report said that while the operation was a well-laid plan, it was executed poorly, recklessly, hastily, and without proper application of mind. […]

Meghalaya peace push: Safe passage for HNLC delegates

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has assured full safety of all Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council or HNLC leaders set to hold negotiations with the state goevrnment’s interlocutor.CM Sangma said that security will not be an issues even as eh hoped that the official talks will begin soon.It may be mentioned that the HNLC had […]

Meghalaya: TMC leader Mukul Sangma cautions govt on peace talks with HNLC

The Leader of Opposition in Meghalaya and TMC leader Mukul Sangma cautioned the government to ensure that the culmination of peace talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) does not lead to a vacuum-like in the case of Garo Hills where there was a mushrooming of militants after a ceasefire was signed by the […]

Meghalaya: Peter S Dkhar appointed as Interlocutor for HNLC Peace Talks

The Meghalaya government’s move to start a peace dialogue with the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant outfit has got a fillip with the Centre appointing an interlocutor. Former East Khasi Hills DC, Peter S Dkhar has been appointed as the Interlocutor for the proposed peace talks between the HNLC and the Government of […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma to discuss HNLC talks in his Delhi visit

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today said that he will deliberate with the Centre about initiating peace talks with the outlawed HNLC during his upcoming Delhi visit. However, the Meghalaya Chief Minister maintained that the border issue will be the key focus during his visit to the national capital. Earlier, Chief Minister Sangma informed that […]

Meghalaya CM seeks Sitharaman’s intervention to enhance central allocation of funds

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Meghalaya Chief Minister thanked the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for expanding the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure to 1 Lakh Crore. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also sought her intervention to enhance the […]

Meghalaya CM takes up HNLC peace talks offer with MHA

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has taken the peace push with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) a step ahead. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on the Union home secretary and other top officials of the MHA and briefed them about the communication by the HNLC, which is willing to join the peace process. Besides, […]

Meghalaya CM to take up HNLC peace talks offer with MHA today

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will be flying to New Delhi today to take up with the Ministry of Home Affairs the appointment of the interlocutor for talks with HNLC. This was informed by the Meghalaya Chief Minister on Monday. The comment from the CM comes days after the HNLC had written to the Government expressing […]