Muslims seek 4% job quota in Meghalaya
A largely community-based organisation has sought a 4% share of the quota in jobs for Muslims in Meghalaya. The Anti-Corruption League, representing the ‘Desi’ Muslims inhabiting the plains belt of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region, listed its request in a letter to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Key Points
The HinduPanel probing Assam-Meghalaya border killings to resume examining witnesses
A judicial panel probing the killing of six people at a disputed spot on the 884.9 km Assam-Meghalaya border in November 2022 is scheduled to resume the examination of the witnesses on May 25. Key Points
The HinduConrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM for second term, cabinet sworn-in
PM Modi, Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda and Himanta Biswa Sarma were among those present on the occasion Key Points
The HinduMeghalaya Assembly election result updates | NPP to head second successive coalition in Meghalaya
The National People’s Party (NPP) is set to head a coalition government for the second successive term in Meghalaya. The party led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma won 25 of the 59 Assembly constituencies where elections were held, six more than it bagged in 2018. The State Assembly has 60 seats. Key Points
The HinduMeghalaya, Nagaland Assembly Elections Results 2023 Highlights: BJP led NDPP alliance leads in Nagaland, c
Assembly Elections 2023 Results Highlights: The counting of votes in Meghalaya and Nagaland began on Thursday morning under three-tier security measures. The Election Commission has appointed a General Observer for each Assembly constituency while several other officials, including micro-observers and counting supervisors, were appointed for the counting process. Key Points
Economic Times
Meghalaya election result 2023 LIVE streaming: When and where to check result
Meghalaya Election Result 2023 LIVE Streaming: The state voted on February 27 and 85.17 per cent voter turnout was recorded. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMeghalaya, Nagaland Assembly polls 2023 updates | Nagaland reports 84.08% voter turnout, 76.27% in Meghalaya
Polling will take place across 59 Assembly constituencies each in Meghalaya and Nagaland between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. today Key Points
The HinduMeghalaya, Nagaland Assembly polls 2023 live updates | Polling gets under way in both States
Polling will take place across 59 Assembly constituencies each in Meghalaya and Nagaland between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. today Key Points
The HinduMeghalaya election 2023: Key issues that might decide tomorrow's poll
Of the 60 assembly constituencies in Meghalaya, 36 fall in Khasi, Jaintia Hills region while 24 are in Garo Hills region. Polling will be held at 3,419 polling stations with polling beginning at 7 am and continue till 4 pm, on Monday. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMeghalaya BJP chief: No one in the party tells us ‘don’t have that (beef)’. It is our lifestyle, BJP has nothing to do with it
“The NPP is unfaithful... they don’t have gratitude towards the Centre when all their schemes are funded by the Centre," says Earnest Mawrie. Key Points
The Indian Express
Number theory: How women performed in the recent North-East polls?
Historical data shows the extent of exclusion of women in these three states. In Meghalaya and Tripura, women account for only 5% of all candidates who have contested since the early 1960s. Of the 2508 individuals who ever contested a state election in Nagaland since 1964, only 24 were women. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCurfew imposed in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village following reports of post-election violence
An official order for curfew in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village stated there were reports of violence from some areas after vote counting in the state concluded on Thursday. The curfew will remain imposed till further orders. Key Points
India TodayHow to track accurate Meghalaya Election vote counting updates on ECI website
Meghalaya assembly election 2023 results: The counting of votes on all 60 seats will begin at 8 am. The single-phase polling was held on Feb 27. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesADB approves USD 40.5 million loan for childhood development, maternal mental health in Meghalaya
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 40.5 million loan for integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, the multilateral bank said in a release. Key Points
Economic TimesInaugurated 6 months ago, portion of football stadium collapses in Meghalaya
A portion of the iconic PA Sangma Football Stadium, which was inaugurated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in December last year, collapsed. No casualties were reported in the incident. Key Points
India Today
Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly Elections Results 2023 Highlights: BJP alliance ahead in Nagaland, close figh
The counting of votes in Meghalaya and Nagaland began on Thursday morning under three-tier security measures. The Election Commission has appointed a General Observer for each Assembly constituency while several other officials, including micro-observers and counting supervisors, were appointed for the counting process. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP to mark Meghalaya Foundation Day in Lucknow hours before the state goes to polls
Apart from Meghalaya, people from Manipur and Tripura living in Lucknow have also been invited. The three states celebrate their foundation day on January 21. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMeghalaya exporting over 1.3 tonnes of Pineapples to the Middle East
The government has been actively working towards building community-centric, grassroots level solutions. These efforts are slowly coming to fruition now. The government has been working towards mobilising the farmers to form farmer cooperatives and farmer producer organisations (FPOs) across the state and over 350 such collectives have been formed in the last 3 years. Key Points
Economic Times‘Meghalaya stole…’: What PM Modi gifted German Chancellor Scholz | Pics
Meghalaya stoles carry a rich history and a royal lineage that dates back centuries. Their weaving is an ancient tradition that has been passed down through generations. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesEC notice to minister for 'doling out money' in poll-bound Meghalaya
Elections to the 60-member assembly will be held on February 27. Votes will be counted on March 2. | Latest News India Key Points
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Opposition VPP MLAs stage walkout as Governor addresses Meghalaya Assembly in Hindi
VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit and three other party MLAs staged the walkout despite Speaker Thomas A. Sangma and Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma intervening Key Points
The HinduChristianity, polygamy, tribal insecurities — Meghalaya has a high fertility problem
The cascading impact of the high fertility rate isn’t just causing unemployment woes. It’s giving birth to a generation of malnourished children. Key Points
ThePrintMeghalaya church leaders manhandled by unidentified miscreants in Bihar; CM Sangma orders probe
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has condemned the manhandling of state church leaders by miscreants in Bihar. He said the Meghalaya Police was in touch with the Bihar Police to identify the culprits. Key Points
India TodayNeiphiu Rio, Conrad Sangma to take oath as Nagaland, Meghalaya CMs; PM Modi to attend ceremonies
The NDPP-BJP coalition in Nagaland won 37 seats in the 60-member Assembly in the recently-concluded Assembly polls. In Meghalaya, the NPP-led alliance with 45 MLAs has staked claim to form government. Key Points
The Indian ExpressDay after Kharge’s Opposition unity talk, Rahul targets Trinamool at Meghalaya campaign stop
Congress leader calls BJP a "classroom bully"; hits out at TMC saying, “(In Goa), the idea was to help the BJP. This is exactly the idea in Meghalaya.” Key Points
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