The petition seeks to stall the implementation of the Rules of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, citing concerns over its potential adverse effects on the North Eastern region of the country.
The Indian Forest Service Association (IFSA) has written to the Meghalaya chief secretary, demanding a CBI inquiry into the death of the state’s chief conservator of forests N Luikham.
In light of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on 19 April, the District Magistrate of East Garo Hills has issued a directive under Section 144 of the CrPC and Section 17 (3), (a) and (b) of the Arms Act, 1959.
The National People's Party (NPP) has opted out of the race for two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh. As a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the NPP National Committee has resolved to back the NDA candidates in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Central Government has allocated an additional fund of Rs 786.15 crore towards the Jal Jeevan Mission in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya BJP leaders declare the state's exemption from the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), citing protection under the sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution. They further dismiss opposition to the CAA in Meghalaya as pointless.
The National People's Party (NPP) officially launched its campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Friday in Adokgre village, North Garo hills District, Meghalaya.
The Meghalaya government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pepsi Co. The agreement will allow the multinational corporation to establish a bottling unit in the North Garo Hills.
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), a banned insurgent group based in Meghalaya, claimed responsibility for the IED blast that occurred near Shillong's controversial Punjabi Lane on March 9.
Meghalaya's Chief Minister has launched a new sports scholarship scheme aimed at nurturing local talents.
Arms and ammunition allegedly linked to the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) were seized in Meghalaya. The seizure followed the arrest of four individuals associated with the outfit in relation to an IED blast in Shillong.
Meghalaya's Chief Conservator of Forest N Luikham allegedly died by suicide at his residence in the East Khasi Hills district on Wednesday, a police officer said.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said the Citizenship (Amendment) Act will not have any impact in the state since the sixth schedule areas have been exempted from its purview even as several organisations
Residents of Punjabi Lane in Shillong have appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah following an IED explosion in their locality, which resulted in one injury. The Sikh community suspects the explosion was intended to disrupt ongoing negotiations for their relocation to municipal land.
Meghalaya police recover six improvised explosive devices believed to be linked to two recently arrested individuals. The duo is associated with Hynniewtrep National Youth Front, now under investigation for potential connection to a blast.
Meghalaya's Chief Minister has inaugurated three significant projects for Shillong's beautification and decongestion. The projects are set to provide better infrastructure, stimulate local business growth, and serve as social hubs.
Senior advocate Fenela L Nonglait has been confirmed as the BJP candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya. The announcement is set to be made on March 12.
Opposition Voice of the Peoples’ Party (VPP) on Monday said it is opposed to the Citizenship Amendment Act which will be implemented in pockets of Meghalaya, which are not under the Sixth Schedule.
The meeting delved into various concerns pertinent to the party's campaign strategies and electoral preparations.
Meghalaya Police announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for credible information leading to the arrest of people involved in the IED blast at the contentious Punjabi Lane area.
The identities of the arrested individuals have not been disclosed at the time of this report.
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