Meghalaya BJP MLA urges Assam CM to ease cattle transport amid beef ban
The disruption is particularly concerning during the festive season, a time when demand for beef surges among Meghalaya’s indigenous communities.
The disruption is particularly concerning during the festive season, a time when demand for beef surges among Meghalaya’s indigenous communities.
The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed a USD 50 million loan aimed at enhancing water security in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today launched two landmark initiatives to propel state’s infrastructure and governance.
The Congress party in Meghalaya, which has faced severe setbacks in recent years, is at a crossroads as discussions about the return of former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma gain momentum.
Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma, wife of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, officially became a legislator after taking the oath of office on Wednesday, administered by Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas K. Sangma.
The crackdown follows an inspection led by Principal Secretary of Forest & Environment, Sampath Kumar, who found that these units were repeatedly violating environmental norms.
Recently, the government received 36 applications for scientific coal mining, of which four have secured prior approval for a mining lease, and 13 have received previous approval for a prospecting license.
The body was found in a betel nut plantation, just 1.5 kms from the India-Bangladesh border. Superintendent of Police Giri Prasad confirmed Panna’s identity through a passport found with the remains.
Trinamool Congress, which has five MLAs in the 60-member Meghalaya house urged Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Wednesday to give the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post to the party as it is claiming the support of the lone Congress legislator.
This move boosted Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's grip on power, giving the NPP an absolute majority of 31 seats in the 60-member Assembly.
