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Amid buzz of opposition unity, Rahul Gandhi slams TMC in poll-bound Meghalaya
The remarks by Gandhi at his first election rally in Shillong came against the backdrop of the latest comments by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge that his party was in talks with other opposition parties and would lead an alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to come to power at the Centre
NPP, UDP fooled people in Meghalaya in last 5 years: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee
Banerjee, who was addressing a poll rally at Mylliem in the outskirts of Shillong, urged the people to vote for Trinamool Congress in the 27 February assembly election as by doing so they will help the north eastern state reach greater heights and ensure that it is not deprived of its dues
BJP ignored implementation of ILP, inclusion of Khasi, Garo in 8th Schedule, says Meghalaya Deputy CM
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong said Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had led delegations to meet PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on several occasions urging them to consider the two demands specific to Meghalaya
Meghalaya speaker richest candidate, assets soared to Rs 146 crore in 5 years: Report
Meghalaya assembly speaker Metbah Lyngdoh the chief of the United Democratic Party (UDP) who is re-contesting the February 27 polls from the Mairang seat, had declared assets of Rs 87.26 crore in the 2018 elections. His assets increased by 68 per cent to Rs 146.31 crore in the last five years
Meghalaya to set up posts at sensitive areas along inter-state border: CM Conrad Sangma
This comes after the firing incident at Mukroh in which 5 local villagers and a forest guard from Assam lost their lives
Post Assam-Meghalaya border row, protesters burn effigies of Amit Shah, CM Sangma in Shillong
The members of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council and other social organisations got involved in a scuffle with the police in front of the CM's residence after the policemen did not allow them to hold the demonstration there
Shillong in flames: Curse of being 'Dkhar' in Meghalaya
Dkhar is a word which, over decades, has been loaded with hatred, and is now casually thrown around at all non-tribals in Meghalaya, especially in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. Around 10 people were injured in the mindless violence of Thursday evening, that continued well into the night
In fresh violence in Meghalaya’s Shillong, police vehicles torched and 4 cops injured
Petrol bombs were hurled at a police bus and jeep, setting them on fire, while a traffic police kiosk was brought down, and stones and petrol bombs were hurled at police at Barik point, barely metres from the place where a candlelight vigil and sit-in protest was held by different organisations
Massive rush at Meghalaya petrol pumps after Assam transporters stop fuel supply
The Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union (APMU) sent letters to all PSU oil marketing companies, including IOC, HPCL and BPCL, informing them about its decision to not load fuel in tankers
Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hits near Meghalaya's Tura
According to the NCS, the movement of tectonic plates under the earth's surface was felt around 3:46 am in 37 kilometres east northeast of Tura. The depth of the earthquake was 5 km below the ground
Firing at Assam-Meghalaya border: Govt transfers SP, orders probe
At least six people were killed in the firing incident that took place after a clash between a mob and a contingent of police and forest guards from Assam on Tuesday
Explained: What happened along the Assam-Meghalaya border that led to the death of 6 people?
Six people, including five Meghalaya residents and an Assam forest guard, were killed in a firing incident at Mukroh village in West Jaintia Hills on Tuesday. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied that it was a border clash
Violence on Assam border: Meghalaya delegation to meet Home Minister Amit Shah on 24 November
The Assam government, however, on Tuesday said it would hand over the investigation into the violence on its disputed boundary with Meghalaya in West Karbi Anglong district to a central or neutral agency
Internet services suspended in parts of Meghalaya after 4 people killed in violence on border dispute with Assam
Following the incident, the Assam police sounded an alert in all the districts bordering Meghalaya to thwart any possible law and order situation
Explained: What is the Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya that is on UNESCO’s 'First 100 IUGS Geological Sites' list?
Mawmluh Cave is located about 60 km away from Shillong and was first explored by a British official named Lieutenant Yule in 1844. It is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent with a total length of seven kilometres of cave passages
Satya Pal Malik to stay away from active politics post retirement
Malik was appointed the governor of Bihar on 30 September, 2017. He was then sent to Jammu and Kashmir in August 2018 and later to Meghalaya in 2020
Touch of ethereal in Meghalaya: Gods of the sacred grove
The local belief is that Mawphalang sacred grove still serves as a portal between worlds
Meghalaya, its matrilineal society and the intruding elements of patriarchy
The legal implementation of Meghalayan traditional ethos is getting harder day by day
Meghalaya: Under 'pressure' from Church, govt decides to scrap casino plans
The state government had recently issued provisional licenses to three firms to open casinos to boost tourism and revenue. The Church and various social organisations opposed the move claiming that "legalising gambling" will morally affect the society
Climate woes, farm distress and agriculture future in Meghalaya
Forest edibles including herbs, vegetables, tubers, etc. and have been important part of the Meghalayan diet