Conrad Sangma

In a recent statement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed optimism about the strategic alignment of all five border states with the Central government. He highlighted that with Home Minister Amit Shah at the helm, there’s potential for a comprehensive strategy to safeguard India's eastern and northeastern borders, particularly the vital Siliguri corridor.

In an enchanting tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle, Meghalaya's music aficionados, including Governor CH Vijayashankar and Chief Minister conrad sangma, took to social media to express their admiration. Sangma emphasized the profound richness and emotional resonance of her voice, remarking that her timeless melodies have shaped generations and elevated Indian music to new heights.

In a heartwarming ceremony, Meghalaya's Chief Minister conrad sangma proudly celebrated the achievements of 41 resilient students from childcare institutions who triumphed in their SSLC exams. Dressed in traditional attire, he honored them with cash awards while expressing his commitment to support their journey into higher education.

In a significant meeting, Union Minister Chirag Paswan engaged with Meghalaya Chief Minister conrad sangma to explore advancements in food processing initiatives. Highlighting the challenge of post-harvest waste, Paswan emphasized NIFTEM's pivotal role in enhancing research and workforce capabilities, while also advocating for innovative strategies to address infrastructure and financial hurdles in the sector.

Meghalaya's Chief Minister announced an annual investment of nearly Rs 1,200 crore for over 4,500 educational institutions, highlighting education as a key driver for societal progress. Speaking at Synod College's diamond jubilee, he praised its legacy of shaping responsible citizens with strong Christian values. The college, now a major institution, plans an extended campus for skill-based training.

Trinamool Congress and National People’s Party have released their first candidate lists for Assam's 126-member assembly, marking a renewed effort to gain electoral ground. Both parties, which have previously struggled in Assam, are fielding candidates in an attempt to expand their regional presence and solidify their national party status.

In Tura, Meghalaya, residents are breathing a sigh of relief as the curfew has been shortened by two hours, signaling a return to calm after two days of tension. While the internet remains offline, the unrest was triggered by protests against non-tribals in the GHADC elections, resulting in postponed voting.

Two people died in overnight violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills after clashes between the Garo community and supporters of non-tribal candidates for the GHADC elections. Mobile internet services were blocked and the Army was deployed following the unrest, which was triggered by a new rule requiring ST certificates for candidates.

In an exciting development for Tura, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched the Nehru Ading Locality Beautification Project, allocating over Rs 700 crore towards enhancing the town's infrastructure.

In Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, violence erupted in the lead-up to the GHADC elections, claiming two lives. The spark was a contentious rule mandating Scheduled Tribe certificates for candidates, igniting protests against non-tribal involvement. In response, the Army was deployed, and internet services were halted as officials scrambled to restore calm.

An all-party meeting on Friday decided to constitute a committee to examine the roster system on job reservation and put on hold issuing new advertisements for government jobs for the time being, chief minister conrad sangma said after chairing the meeting.

Extending their festive greetings to the people of Meghalaya, governor Tathagata Roy and chief minister conrad sangma appealed to everyone to celebrate a "pollution-free and safe" Diwali.

NPP's chief conrad sangma met the guv last evening and staked claim to form government with the support of 34 MLAs in the 60-member assembly. Meghalaya threw up a fractured mandate on Saturday with the Congress emerging as the largest party, marginally ahead of its rival, the National Peoples Party (NPP), an ally of the BJP at the Centre and in Manipur.

Manipur ministers are campaigning in Meghalaya to drum up support for NPP candidate and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma for the upcoming August 23 Assembly bye-election.

Bypoll to the Ampati constituency, scheduled on May 28, will be a battle for political prestige between the ruling National People's Party (NPP) and the opposition Congress.

conrad sangma will take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for a consecutive second term on March 7. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Raj Bhawan in Shillong where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be present.

Places of worship in Meghalaya will reopen from June 14, Chief minister conrad sangma said on Friday after a meeting with leaders of various religious bodies.

South Tura is an assembly constituency in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district, designated for candidates from the Scheduled Tribes. It is part of the Tura Lok Sabha constituency and is currently represented by the National People's Party's MLA, conrad sangma.

Quashing Meghalaya chief minister conrad sangma’s statement Assam said that the firing incident took place well inside Assam's territory and not in Meghalaya.