5.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Assam
Earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale rocked Assam
Jun 11, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
Fresh violence in Shillong; Centre rushes forces, Army conduct Flag march
After curfew was relaxed for eight hours yesterday, fresh clashes broke out on Sunday night, prompting police to use tear gas shells to quell the mobs.
Jun 05, 2018, 06:58 AM IST
Fresh violence in Shillong, more forces rushed as Army conducts flag march
Shillong has been on edge following clashes between residents of the city's Punjabi Line area and Khasi drivers of state-run buses.
Jun 04, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Curfew continues in parts of Shillong after night-long violence; Army conducts flag march
A day after violent clashes erupted between the police and an unruly mob, Army conducted flag march in some parts of the Meghalaya capital.
Jun 02, 2018, 17:44 PM IST
Curfew imposed in Shillong following violent clash
Curfew was imposed in some parts of Meghalaya`s state capital Shillong on Friday following a violent clash that broke out between the police and an unruly mob in the city`s Motphran area.
Jun 01, 2018, 10:05 AM IST
Rs 38 lakh cash seized in Meghalaya a day before polls
Election authorities in poll-bound Meghalaya seized over Rs 38 lakh in cash from East Khasi Hills district today, just a day of the polling for the state assembly.
Feb 26, 2018, 16:03 PM IST
Meghalaya assembly election 2018: Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat to visit on February 27
An Election Commission (EC) team led by Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat will arrive here on Thursday to take stock of the preparations for the February 27 assembly polls, an official
Feb 13, 2018, 12:57 PM IST
Meghalaya Christians upset as Baptist leaders visa rejected
Christians in poll-bound Meghalaya are upset with the ruling BJP-led NDA government after it rejected the visa application of the Baptist World Alliance Chief, Reverend Paul Msiza, to attend the 150
Feb 08, 2018, 11:12 AM IST
Ngaitlang Dhar richest Meghalaya nominee with Rs 290 cr assets
Businessman and National People's Party's (NPP) candidate from Umroi constituency, Ngaitlang Dhar, is the richest contestant in Meghalaya so far.
Feb 08, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
443 finally files nomination for Meghalaya poll
A total of 443 candidates have filed papers for the 60 constituencies in Meghalaya after end of filing of nominations today, chief electoral officer F R Kharkongor said.
Feb 08, 2018, 09:57 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Meghalaya on December 16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meghalaya, where elections are due early next year, on December 16 to launch the BJP campaign and inaugurate a party office in the state.
Dec 07, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
Congress will get majority in Assembly elections: Meghalaya CM
Assembly elections are due in Meghalaya early next year.
Dec 06, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Salman Khurshid criticises BJP for rolling out GST in a hurry
The senior Congress leader admitted that his party have not done well in many elections since 2014 but said the party is taking initiatives to counter the BJP.
Oct 07, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
Meghalaya's South Garo Hills affected by floods
The water level at the Umiam reservoir in Ri- Bhoi district was nearing the danger level and the floodgates of the dam have been opened as a precautionary measure.
Aug 12, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
Eight police vehicles gutted in fire in Meghalaya
On noticing the fire, some of the personnel raised an alarm and prevented the fire from spreading further till the arrival of fire tenders which then successfully doused the flames.
Aug 01, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Jailed Meghalaya MLA appointed to assembly panels
Dorphang, who is lodged in Shillong jail and facing trial in the case of raping a 14-year-old girl, was appointed a member of the Committee of Privileges and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
Jul 10, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Meghalaya: Man dies in mob attack
The man, who allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl and had taken her photographs on his smartphone, was locked in his room in a house where he was staying as a tenant before being fatally attacked by a
Jul 10, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Ram Nath Kovind to campaign in Meghalaya on Friday, HSPDP to abstain from voting
While the vote value of 60 legislators is 1,020, that of three parliamentarians -- Conrad Sangma (NPP), Vincent Pala and Wansuk Syiem (both from Congress) -- is 2,124.
Jul 06, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Meghalaya proposes railway connectivity between Shillong, Sohra
The 19.47 km railway line will connect Mendipathar to Dudhnoi in Assam`s Goalpara district.
Jun 16, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
Meghalaya passes resolution opposing Centre's notification on cattle sale
Sangma, introducing the resolution, alleged that the notification was "designed to affect" the people of the north-east in general and Meghalaya in particular.
Jun 12, 2017, 19:23 PM IST
