Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Admits To Illegal Coal Extraction After 13 Get Trapped In Mine

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Saturday December 15, 2018

Efforts are on to rescue at least 13 miners who got trapped in a "rat hole" coal mine in East Jaintia hills two days ago, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday.

National People's Party To Debut In Mizoram Polls, Will Contest 8 Seats

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 8, 2018

The National People's Party or NPP will contest eight seats in the Mizoram elections on November 28, party national secretary Lalrina said Thursday. The NPP was launched in Mizoram by its president and Meghalaya chief minister, Conrad Sangma, on September 29.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Wins Bypolls By Over 8,000 Votes

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 27, 2018

Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) president Conrad K Sangma today won the South Tura by-election by defeating his nearest Congress rival Charlotte W Momin by over 8,400 votes, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) FR Kharkongor said.

Stars, Leaders Inspire Many At NDTV #IndiaForKerala Telethon: Top Quotes

India News | Sunday August 26, 2018

Politicians, move stars, singers and artistes came together to participate in NDTV's #IndiaForKerala telethon that is raising funds for villages in Kerala which are struggling to rebuild themselves after being hit by the worst floods in a century. Generously donating resources and time, they appealed to contribute as much as possible to help people...

Voting Ends In Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma Confident Of Victory

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 24, 2018

Voting ended peacefully on Thursday in the Assembly by-elections in South Tura and Ranikor in Meghalaya, with National People''s Party (NPP) candidate Conrad Sangma saying he was confident of winning and retaining his Chief Minstership.

Meghalaya Chief Minister's Fate To Be Decided In Twin Bypolls Today

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 23, 2018

The stage is set for today's twin assembly by-elections to South Tura and Ranikor in Meghalaya with four companies of central armed forces being deployed in both the constituencies.

Assembly Bypolls In Meghalaya Tomorrow With Conrad Sangma As Candidate

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 22, 2018

The fate of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will be decided when the state goes for by-elections in two Assembly constituencies tomorrow.

Activists Demand NRC, Inner Line Permit Introduction In Meghalaya

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 4, 2018

Hynniewtrep Youth Council activists on Friday stormed the Meghalaya secretariat and staged a demonstration demanding introduction of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and preparation of a National Register of Citizens to detect illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the state.

BJP To Back Coalition Partner In Meghalaya Bypolls

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 3, 2018

The Congress on Thursday announced its candidates for the two Meghalaya assembly by-elections from South Tura and Ranikor to be held on August 23.

Check Points Come Up In Meghalaya To Keep Assam "Rejects" At Bay

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Friday August 3, 2018

Fearing an influx of what they are terming as National Register of Citizens (NRC) rejects from Assam into Meghalaya, the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) set up check points along the highway and border to keep "illegal migrants" away. Travellers from across the border are being stopped and asked about their citizenship status by KSU activists.

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 ...