Despite being forced to vote under the male category due to administrative procedures, her participation underscores the challenges faced by the third gender community in the electoral process.
Meghalaya's Lok Sabha elections have begun with a steady turnout of voters. The race between Shillong and Tura constituencies is crucial for the future of 10 candidates.
Meghalaya's Lok Sabha elections are in full swing, with a considerable voter turnout expected. The early voters and senior citizens are being appreciated with mementoes for their active participation.
Vincent H Pala, Lok Sabha member and Congress candidate, cast his vote during the first phase of the General Elections on April 19 in his village, Lamyrsiang. The voting witnessed significant citizen participation.
Meghalaya is set to go to polls for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on April 19. The state's political landscape is marked by key figures and robust discourse.
A critical bridge linking West Garo Hills to South Garo Hills district collapsed on Tuesday morning near the Dimapara area after two heavily loaded trucks carrying sugar tried to cross it simultaneously.
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections, a district-wide holiday has been announced in East Khasi Hills District, Shillong to facilitate voter participation.
In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, 'Dry Days' have been declared in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. The directive is part of measures to maintain a conducive environment for the election process.
Conrad Sangma, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, recently addressed the public of Athiabari along the Assam-Meghalaya border.
A 52-year-old worker was allegedly killed in an attack at a construction site in Shillong's Mawlai area on Wednesday.
Due to technical issues, the online application for various posts in Meghalaya Police has been temporarily suspended.
Meghalaya's cabinet minister and BJP leader, Al Hek, has stated that 80 percent of the ongoing Assam-Meghalaya border dispute has been resolved.
Nongjrong's charm lies in its untouched authenticity, where the essence of local culture thrives amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
Meghalaya police have successfully busted a drug trafficking gang in Shillong, seizing heroin valued at Rs 1 crore. The operation signifies a major triumph in the battle against drug trafficking in Meghalaya.
A severe fire engulfed the storage facility of the Meghalaya Public Health Engineering (PHE) department on Saturday. The exact cause is under investigation, with losses estimated at Rs 80-85 lakh.
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, significant seizures have been reported by the Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya. The seizures, which include cash, liquor, drugs, freebies, and other items, are part of the efforts to prevent malpractices and maintain the integrity of the election process.
Agatha K Sangma, the incumbent Lok Sabha MP and National People's Party candidate for Tura, on Friday, said she supported the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Parliament because Meghalaya was exempted from its provisions.
A high alert has been sounded across Khasi and Jaintia hills in Meghalaya in view of the "volatile situation" arising out of the recent killing of two persons, officials said.
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Meghalaya has amplified its border security measures. The decision comes in light of concerns over illicit activities potentially affecting the electoral process.
Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home Prestone Tynsong has asserted that the door is still open for proscribed militant organisation Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to come to the State Government for peace talks.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) urged President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in a recent case of the death of two non-tribal migrant labourers in Meghalaya after an anti-CAA rally in the state and demanded a probe into the incident by the central probe agencies.
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