Meghalaya Assembly elections: Key issues that might decide the polls tomorrowThere are over 21 lakh (21,75,236) registered and eligible voters this year of which 10.99 lakh are women and 10.68 lakh are men. In Meghal...
26 Feb, 2023, 12.25 PM IST
- Meghalaya government has put on hold the move to set up casinos in the state
Despite strong organisation from different quarters, Meghalaya government had issued licences to set up three casinos.
16 Sep, 2022, 09.25 PM IST
Despite strong opposition, Meghalaya government has issued licences to set up three casinosMeghalaya Taxation Minister James P.K. Sangma told the state assembly on Monday, “There are huge competitions to attract the tourists. The ...
14 Sep, 2022, 09.02 PM IST
- Organisations express apprehension over Meghalaya's decision to legalise gambling and online betting for tourists
In February this year Meghalaya Prevention of Gambling Act, 1970 was nullified by the state government. The state cabinet approved the Megh...
28 Apr, 2022, 11.13 PM IST
BJP fighting propaganda in Mizoram, says unit chief HlunaThe BJP plans to contest the Mizoram assembly polls on its own. The opposition Mizo National Front has said it will not have any electoral ...
20 Jul, 2018, 07.21 PM IST
Student body bars entry of CM Sarbananda Sonowal into Dibrugarh UniversityUniversity unit of All Assam Students Union (Aasu) protested against the government's move of not opposing the bill.
16 May, 2018, 08.20 PM IST
Congress not dragging religion into politics: Vincent H PalaChristianity dominated Meghalaya is going to polls on February 27.
26 Feb, 2018, 07.33 AM IST
Tripura to go for polls on February 18; Meghalaya & Nagaland on February 27The term of the Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura assemblies is ending on March 6, March 13 and March 14 respectively. The three assemblies h...
18 Jan, 2018, 09.05 PM IST
- Eight Meghalaya MLAs including five from Congress join NPP
The eight legislators are Siawbhalang Dhar, Comingone Ymbon, Hopeful Bamon, Stephanson Mukhim, Prestone Tynsong, Remington Pyngrope, Rowell...
30 Dec, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
Buoyed by poll victory in Gujarat & HP, BJP now eyes win in NortheastAs many as four northeastern states are going to polls in 2018. BJP has built a strong base of cadre and network of organisations in these ...
18 Dec, 2017, 10.15 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to kick start BJP’s poll campaign in Meghalaya on December 16The Prime Minister's one-day programme in Meghalaya will include inauguration of the new party office and he will also address a public ral...
07 Dec, 2017, 08.25 PM IST
Tripura, 2 Congress states in Amit Shah’s crosshairsBJP registered a spectacular electoral victory in Assam in assembly polls last year. In Manipur polls this year, the party had managed to c...
21 Aug, 2017, 12.03 AM IST
Meghalaya BJP leader Bernard N Marak quits over beef row“The question of banning beef does not arise in a state like Meghalaya, especially in Garo Hills,” Bernard N Marak added.
02 Jun, 2017, 01.12 AM IST
Under pressure for beef festival remark, BJP’s district president Bernard N Marak resignsHe said that if the saffron party comes to power in the State, rather than banning beef it will reduce the price of the meat for the sake o...
01 Jun, 2017, 06.12 PM IST
BJP gears up for 2018 Meghalaya electionsCongress is ruling Meghalaya. The saffron party is emboldened after its victory in Assam polls last year and forming governments in Arunach...
22 Apr, 2017, 01.30 AM IST
- Resentment Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland over observing Digital India Day on Good Friday
The govts in Meghalaya and Nagaland, where the BJP shares power with the NPF, said they will not participate in the programme that seeks to...
13 Apr, 2017, 06.41 PM IST
BJP reaches out to Christians in Northeast, says party not opposed to any religionThe saffron party is pointing to the rapid growth of its membership in Christian dominated states to show its growing popularity in Northea...
15 Jul, 2015, 11.21 AM IST