Prestone Tynsong

Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy; urges conservation of resource in state

The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a draft water policy to address water usage and issues of conservation and protection of water sources in the state.

Meghalaya mining accident: State may call off already disastrous rescue operation after consulting experts at site

With the detection of the first body inside the 320-feet-deep illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, the families of the 15 workers trapped inside the quarry are prepared for the worst.

Meghalaya government open to idea of conducting Assam-like NRC exercise in state to curb influx of immigrants

The ruling National People's Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government on Monday said it is open to the idea of conducting National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation exercise in the state, on the lines of Assam.

Shillong unrest: Clashes halt, 15 paramilitary units deployed in city, 12-hour curfew imposed

Violence in Shillong has halted after continuous clashes. Curfew has still been imposed and 15 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the city.

Congress, BJP rush to stitch alliances in Meghalaya, but undecided regional kingmakers may delay govt formation

Voters of Meghalaya have elected a hung Assembly, with no single party or pre-poll alliance securing enough seats to be able to form the government

Meghalaya polls: With 5 MLAs quitting Congress and NPP, BJP emerging strong, the threat against ruling party is palpable

With 5 MLAs quitting party, the NPP emerging strong in Meghalaya and the combined resources of the BJP and RSS, the threat against ruling Congress is real and growing

Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma urges Congress MLAs to quit Assembly ahead of 2018 elections

Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday dared rebel Congress legislators to resign from the assembly

Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma drops senior Congress leaders from Cabinet for 'anti-party activities'

Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma on Thursday dropped senior Congress leaders Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar from his Cabinet for their alleged anti-party activities.