Conrad Sangma

Army, Central Forces Called In After More Clashes In Shillong: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 4, 2018

The Army has been called into Shillong after fresh violence broke out in the Meghalaya capital this evening. Cellphone internet and text messages have been switched off in the entire Khasi hills region. Sources said if that is not enough, the authorities will pull the plug on private broadband. The home ministry has sent in 11 companies of para-mil...

Punjab Government To Send Team Amid Reports Of Threats To Shillong Sikhs

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 4, 2018

Concerned about reports of security threats to Sikhs in Shillong, the Amarinder Singh government in Punjab has decided to rush a four-member team headed by Cabinet Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa to the Meghalayan capital, an official said in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Says Violence Was Sponsored, Orders Tough Action

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Subrat Nanda | Sunday June 3, 2018

The spiral of violence that Shillong has seen in the past three days, leading to group clashes was sponsored, says Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.

Shillong Violence Spreads Despite Curfew, 500 People In Army Shelter

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday June 3, 2018

The army was called in to conduct flag marches and curfew continued in parts of Meghalaya's capital Shillong for the third day on Saturday after night-long violence during which a mob burnt a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles besides injuring a senior police officer.

Congress Wins Meghalaya's Ampati, Becomes Single Largest Party

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 31, 2018

Congress candidate Miani D Shira, who is also the daughter of former chief minister Mukul Sangma, won the Ampati seat in Meghalaya. The victory gave the Congress 21 seats, making it the single largest party in the state. Currently, both NPP -- National People's Party or NPP-led alliance led by chief Minister Conrad Sangma == and the Congress have ...

On Meghalaya Bypoll Day, Mukul Sangma's 'Ad Hoc' Jibe At Chief Minister

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Subrat Nanda | Tuesday May 29, 2018

A turnout of nearly 90 per cent was registered for the bypoll to Ampati seat in Meghalaya that was vacated by former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma earlier this year after he won from two seats.

Prestige Battle In Meghalaya Bypoll As Congress Seeks To Retain Bastion

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday May 28, 2018

Bypoll to Ampati assembly seat in Meghalaya's Garo hills is a battle between two of most prominent political families in the state --- the ruling National People's Party(NPP)-led alliance steered by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma versus the main opposition Congress under the stewardship of former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mulls Offering Work Permits To Bangladeshi Nationals

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 3, 2018

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Kongkal Sangma on Friday mooted the idea of issuing work permits to Bangladeshi nationals to address the challenge of infiltration, an official said.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Government Wins Floor Test

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 12, 2018

The Conrad K Sangma government won a facile trust vote in the Meghalaya Assembly today.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma To Seek Trust Vote Tomorrow

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday March 11, 2018

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will face a floor test at a special session of the Assembly on Monday to prove his majority, officials said on Sunday.

Not Just Carrying On Father's Legacy, Conrad Sangma Comes Into His Own

People | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Having entered politics at an early age in the shadow of his father, Conrad K Sangma has come into his own after successfully leading his party NPP in Meghalaya Assembly elections and uniting regional outfits against the Congress.

BJP's Victory In Northeast Changed Perception: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 6, 2018

The BJP's victory in the Northeast has changed the perception that only the Congress can survive there, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.

10 Facts About Conrad Sangma, 12th Chief Minister Of Meghalaya

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Conrad Sangma, the 40-year-old chief of the National People's Party (NPP), today took oath as the 12th chief minister of Meghalaya as the head of a five-party coalition. While the Congress got 21 seats, his party got 19 seats in Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2018. Stitching an alliance with four parties and an independent candidate, Conrad Sangma, w...

Conrad Sangma Takes Oath As Meghalaya Chief Minister: Highlights

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Conrad Sangma, Chief of the National People's Party is all set to be the next Chief Minister of Meghalaya. He will be sworn in today and will not have a deputy, BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma announced after Mr Sangma staked claim to form government and received an invite. The Congress, which has been in power in the state for the last 10 years was...

Conrad Sangma, With 11 Ministers, Takes Oath As Meghalaya Chief Minister

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Conrad Sangma, the 40-year-old chief of the National People's Party (NPP), tookoath at 10.30 this morning as the new chief minster of Meghalaya at the head of a five-party coalition. Eleven other ministers also took oath this morning. The BJP is one of the partners and party chief Amit Shah and union Home Minister Rajnath Singh are expected to atte...