Independent legislator Rophul Marak on Wednesday withdrawn support to the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government ahead of the assembly elections next year. The second Independent legislator to withdraw support to the Mukul Sangma-led government after Robinus Syngkon earlier this month, he said his decision came since “the Chief Minister has[Read More…]
Tag: Meghalaya
Agatha Sangma to contest 2018 assembly elections
Former MP Agatha K Sangma will contest the 2018 Meghalaya assembly elections on a National People’s Party (NPP) ticket, an official said on Friday. On Thursday night, the NPP released its first list of 24 candidates for the 60 assembly seats in the state. Agatha, who has been elected twice[Read More…]
Meghalaya CM on our hit-list, says militant group
Meghalaya’s outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on Sunday declared that it has included Chief Minister Mukul Sangma in its “top hit list”. In an e-mailed statement to media, the outfit spokesperson Sainkupar Nongtraw also warned Sangma of receiving a “bullet” if he did not change his “dictatorial” mindset. Nongtraw[Read More…]
After a Khasi woman was turned out of Delhi Golf Club, should its lease be canceled for discrimination?
Meghalaya’s Tailin Lyngdoh who has travelled from UK to UAE wearing mostly her traditional Khasi attire ‘jainsem’, had no idea about the humiliation she have to face when she went on to attend a Lunch held in Delhi Golf Club in the same attire. In a sheer case of discrimination,[Read More…]
Though invited, Khasi woman asked to leave Delhi Golf Club over her traditional attire
A Meghalaya woman has alleged that she was told to leave the Delhi Golf Club as she was wearing a traditional Khasi dress on Sunday. “They told me, ‘Leave the dining hall, maids are not allowed.’ They were very rude. I felt ashamed and angry. I was wearing the traditional[Read More…]
Landslide hits Meghalaya, 3 dead
As landslide hits a village in Meghalaya on Saturday, three people were killed while two others were reported missing. As per reports, the landslides were triggered by incessant rains for the past few days. The incident occurred at Tharia, some 20 km downhill of state capital Shillong, in Ri Bhoi[Read More…]
Former BJP leaders to hold beef fest in Meghalaya on Saturday evening
Protesting against the Centre’s decision to ban cattle in animal markets for slaughter, some former BJP leaders will hold a beef fest in Meghalaya’s Tura on Saturday evening. A number of beef dishes will be on the menu to show how “intrinsic cow meat” is to the culture of the[Read More…]
Beef politics: 5000 BJP workers quit the party in Meghalaya
In Meghalaya, over 5,000 youth workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party quit the party on Wednesday. This comes as a repercussion to Centre’s new restrictions on cattle sale and slaughter in animal markets. Wilver Greham Danggo, the head of local BJP youth wing, said the party was trying to suppress[Read More…]
No beef ban in Meghalaya: BJP calls report ‘false’ and ‘malicious untruth’
The BJP on Tuesday termed the reports of beef ban in Meghalaya as “false and malicious untruth”, after another party leader in the state resigned over the Centre’s controversial notification on cattle. The party clarified that any such decision is for the state government to take. Nalin Kohli, Meghalaya in-charge[Read More…]
Meghalaya BJP leader resigns days after promising cheaper beef
On Thursday, a BJP leader in Meghalaya resigned as a mark of protest against the Centre’s rule, banning cattle trade for slaughter. Bernard N Marak, former West Garo Hills district president, resigned from the party. He had earlier said that the party would bring down beef prices in the state,[Read More…]
Meghalaya BJP leader promises cheaper beef, despite central govt’s cow slaughter ban
At a time when the BJP-led union government is facing condemnation for its fresh directive banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, a BJP leader from Meghalaya has said that the party would make beef cheaper if chosen to power in the northeastern state. The state[Read More…]
The man who destroyed the Congress in its last safe bastion
As most of India were hooked to their TV screens watching the results of the five-state assembly elections on the afternoon of 11th March, 2017; Himanta Biswa Sarma landed quietly at Imphal airport with a small team of trusted protégés. There was a palpable tension in Imphal city as the[Read More…]
Don’t observe Digital India Day on Good Friday: BJP ally writes to PM
Lok Sabha MP from Tura in Meghalaya and key ally of the BJP in the northeast, Conrad Sangma, has written a letter asking Prime Minister to defer the central government’s plan to observe April 14 as Digital India Day, as it falls on Good Friday. “I have come to learn[Read More…]
3 killed in Meghalaya oil tanker blast
Meghalaya: Opposition attacks govt for rise in crimes on women
Meghalaya’s opposition leader Donkupar Roy lashed out at the ruling Congress-led government over the increasing rate of crime against women and children in the state. Holding the government accountable for its reluctant attitude, which in turn is failing to make women and children safe in the state, Dr. Roy said[Read More…]
V Shanmuganathan’s resignation accepted by President, Assam governor gets additional charge of Meghalaya
Sexual assault allegations: Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigns
Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigned after news of sexual assaults surfaced against him in local media. The report accused him of sexual misconduct alleged by a woman who had come looking for a job at the Governor’s Office. A week after this incident, a letter was sent to PM Modi[Read More…]