After HSPDP, BJP seeks independent probe into illegal coal mining in Meghalaya

  The row over illegal coal mining in Meghalaya continues to escalate with NPP ally BJP too now calling for an independent probe into the allegations. State BJP chief Ernest Mawrie said that it was time an independent probe was initiated to make things clear. Mawrie also informed that he briefed NEDA convener and Assam […]

Meghalaya CM waiting for centre’s call on boundary issue with Assam

Speculations are rife that the Centre may take a final call on the Assam, Meghalaya border issue soon after elections to the 5 states are over. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today said that the state government is awaiting a call from the Centre for deliberations on the final decision to the border issue on […]

Meghalaya Coal Mine Tragedy: Owner surrenders, released a day later

Owner of the coal mine in Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills wherein two labourers from Assam had died on February 16, surrendered before police yesterday, only to be released on bail immediately. Alfred Rongrin, hailing from Umdang village, was arrested by Shallang Police under West Khasi Hills District on Sunday afternoon and released soon after as […]

Pressure builds on Meghalaya Govt for inquiry into illegal mining of coal

After the fresh complaints of illegal rat hole mining, especially in Shallang area of West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya there is a growing call from different quarters for an independent inquiry into illegal mining activities. Even a constituent of the MDA, the HSPDP has called for the need for some sort of fact finding mission. Not […]

Meghalaya: Protestors call 4-day strike demanding removal of GHADC CEM

Pressure group members continue their protest outside the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council premises, demanding the ouster of CEM Rakesh Sangma. In fact, protesters stopped Jengjal MDC Grahambell Sangma from entering the GHADC premises as the pressure groups have called for a 4-day GHADC strike. The protesters have pledged not to relent until the government […]

Meghalaya: AICC gives nod to suspension of 5 Congress MLAs: Sources

The All India Congress Committee (AICC), as per well-informed sources, has given nod to suspend all five party MLAs in the state for extending support to the ruling MDA coalition. Sources said that AICC has also served a show-cause notice to the MLAs over their move. Soon after this development, all the five MLAs huddled […]

Meghalaya: Massive protest rally in Tura demanding removal of GHADC CEM

A massive protest has erupted in main urban hub of Garo Hills, Tura, demanding the removal of the CEM of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Members of pressure groups and NGOs like the GSU, FKJGP, ADE, FAF, AYWO, and NESO took to the streets and marched all the way to the GHADC office […]

Meghalaya: ‘Move of Cong MLAs on expected lines’, says TMC leader Mukul Sangma

Meghalaya TMC Legislature Party leader and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has said that the move of the 5 Congress MLAs to extend support to the MDA government did not come as a surprise at all. Taking a dig at MPCC president Vincent Pala, Sangma said that background parleys were on with the NPP since […]

Meghalaya: MLA Adelbert Nongrum, BJP chief Ernest Mawrie welcomes HNLC’s peace proposal

The new peace proposal by HNLC is being welcomed by politcal leaders of Meghalaya. Among them is Meghalaya MLA Adelbert Nongrum has welcomed the offer for peace talks by the HNLC militant outfit. Talking on the matter, the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) MLA from North Shillong has urged the state government to initiative […]