Meghalaya\'s Sangma, Nagaland\'s Rio take oath of office as chief ministers
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya\'s Sangma, Nagaland\'s Rio take oath of office as chief ministers

Deccan Chronicle  

Shillong/Kohima: National People’s Party president Conrad K. Sangma and NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday took the oath of office as the chief ministers of Meghalaya and Nagaland respectively. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union home minister Amit Shah, BJP president J.P. Nadda as Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is also the North East Democratic Alliance chairman, attended the ceremonies along with the leaders of the alliance partners. Congratulating Mr Sangma and the others who took the oath as ministers, Mr Nadda tweeted: “Under the guidance of PM @narendramodi Ji & your able governance Meghalaya will soar the heights of success once again. Zeliang and Y. Patton were sworn in as deputy chief ministers of the state, while other members of the Rio Cabinet also took the oath.

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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma seeks exemption of CUET for state students
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma seeks exemption of CUET for state students

Hindustan Times  

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging him to exempt the state from conducting Common University Entrance Test. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma seeks exemption of CUET for state students In a letter dated March 7, the Chief Minister said, "The State of Meghalaya has recently undergone a Legislative Assembly Election the results of …

Meghalaya CM writes to Union Education Minister seeking exemption from CUET exam
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya CM writes to Union Education Minister seeking exemption from CUET exam

The Hindu  

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging him to exempt the state from conducting Common University Entrance Test. In a letter dated March 7, the Chief Minister said, "The State of Meghalaya has recently undergone a Legislative Assembly Election the results of which have been declared last week. Notably, Mr. Sangma's NPP won …

Free of opposition: The Hindu Editorial on politics in Nagaland after the election
1 year, 9 months ago

Free of opposition: The Hindu Editorial on politics in Nagaland after the election

The Hindu  

In Nagaland, which voted for the continuation of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party -Bharatiya Janata Party coalition, in the Assembly election held on February 27, power sharing among various interest groups is often predicated on the fact that the State’s fortunes are deeply tied to its relations with the Centre. Far from being a sign of healthy political unity, the …

Northeast News Updates: PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome in Guwahati; Sangma, Rio Sworn-in As Meghalaya, Nagaland CMs
1 year, 9 months ago

Northeast News Updates: PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome in Guwahati; Sangma, Rio Sworn-in As Meghalaya, Nagaland CMs

News 18  

Northeast News Updates: Conrad Sangma and Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday took oath as Chief Ministers of Meghalaya and Nagaland, respectively, for the second consecutive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Shillong and Kohima. Meanwhile, the Nagaland government headed towards an Opposition-less government with almost all parties extending unconditional support to the NDPP-BJP alliance which won the …

top news of the day march 7 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

top news of the day march 7 2023

The Hindu  

Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM for second term, Cabinet sworn in National People’s Party head Conrad K. Sangma was on March 7 sworn in as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya to head a coalition government for the second straight term. Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for fifth term Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party leader Neiphiu Rio on …

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for fifth term
1 year, 9 months ago

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for fifth term

The Hindu  

March 07, 2023 02:07 pm | Updated September 26, 2023 02:31 pm IST Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party leader Neiphiu Rio on March 7 took oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth term. Taditui Rangkau Zeliang and Yanthungo Patton took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Nagaland in Kohima, while other members of the Rio Cabinet also took …

Conrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya chief minister
1 year, 9 months ago

Conrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya chief minister

Hindustan Times  

Conrad Sangma was on Tuesday sworn in as the Meghalaya chief minister for the second successive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda and Union home minister Amit Shah. National People's Party chief Conrad Sangma taking oath. Pics | Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM for 2nd consecutive term Modi …

Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM for second term, Cabinet sworn in
1 year, 9 months ago

Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM for second term, Cabinet sworn in

The Hindu  

National People’s Party head Conrad K. Sangma was on March 7 sworn in as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya to head a coalition government for the second straight term. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Phagu Chauhan at a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan in Shillong in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister …

Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM, Neiphiu Rio becomes Nagaland CM again, PM Modi present
1 year, 9 months ago

Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM, Neiphiu Rio becomes Nagaland CM again, PM Modi present

India Today  

National People's Party leader Conrad Sangma was sworn as the chief minister of Meghalaya in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning. An all-party government led by Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party leader Neiphiu Rio also took oath later in the day in Nagaland. pic.twitter.com/L5xlpavzeB — Press Trust of India March 7, 2023 Meanwhile, BJP's Manik Saha, will take …

Meghalaya swearing in: Conrad Sangma’s cabinet to have 12 members. Full list
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya swearing in: Conrad Sangma’s cabinet to have 12 members. Full list

Hindustan Times  

Days after the Meghalaya election where the National People’s Party became the single-largest party winning 26 seats, newly elected MLAs took oath at a special session of the state assembly on Monday. Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan receives the letter of support from National People's Party leader Conrad Sangma to form the government in Meghalaya on Monday, {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Meghalaya swearing in: Conrad Sangma’s cabinet to have 12 members. Full list
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya swearing in: Conrad Sangma’s cabinet to have 12 members. Full list

Hindustan Times  

Days after the Meghalaya election where the National People’s Party became the single-largest party winning 26 seats, newly elected MLAs took oath at a special session of the state assembly on Monday. Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan receives the letter of support from National People's Party leader Conrad Sangma to form the government in Meghalaya on Monday, Meanwhile, two major regional …

Meghalaya: PM Modi to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony of Conrad Sangma, His Cabinet Colleagues on Tuesday
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya: PM Modi to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony of Conrad Sangma, His Cabinet Colleagues on Tuesday

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his cabinet colleagues on Tuesday, officials said. After registering a thumping win in Meghalaya assembly elections 2023, Conrad K Sangma-led and BJP-backed NPP alliance gathered more support on Sunday as two more parties — the United Democratic Party and the People’s Democratic Front — …

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Legislators in Meghalaya Gets Underway
1 year, 9 months ago

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Legislators in Meghalaya Gets Underway

News 18  

The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected legislators in Meghalaya got underway on Monday morning, with pro-tem speaker Timothy D Shira administering the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs. All the 59 legislators would take oath as MLAs of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. Two Hill State People’s Democratic Party MLAs, who have won the elections, have also pledged …

More support arrives for Conrad Sangma’s NPP to form government in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

More support arrives for Conrad Sangma’s NPP to form government in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

The drama over the formation of government in Meghalaya ended on March 5, 2023, evening after two regional parties with 13 seats between them extended support to the National People’s Party. These parties met in State capital Shillong soon after NPP chief Conrad K. Sangma led a 29-member team of newly-elected members to meet Governor Phagu Chauhan and stake claim …

Governor invites Conrad Sangma to form govt; PM Modi likely to attend oath ceremony on March 7
1 year, 9 months ago

Governor invites Conrad Sangma to form govt; PM Modi likely to attend oath ceremony on March 7

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Meghalaya governor Phagu Chauhan on Saturday invited the National People’s Party-led coalition headed by Conrad Sangma to form the next government in the northeastern state, a day after a regional party withdrew the support extended by its two MLAs to the NPP-led alliance. The governor’s invitation to Sangma to form the government came a day after the HSPDP, in …

Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 | Hung Assembly leaves Conrad Sangma-led NPP in pole position to form government
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 | Hung Assembly leaves Conrad Sangma-led NPP in pole position to form government

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 04, 2023 20:30 IST The electoral mandate in Meghalaya has thrown up a hung House and in the process put the Conrad K. Sangma-led National People’s Party in the best position to form a coalition government for the second consecutive term. The result for the 59 seats are as follows: NPP 26, BJP 2, UDP 11, Congress …

Northeast Government Formation Updates: NPP Chief Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Meghalaya; Ally BJP Says 34 MLAs Backing Him
1 year, 9 months ago

Northeast Government Formation Updates: NPP Chief Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Meghalaya; Ally BJP Says 34 MLAs Backing Him

News 18  

National People’s Party president Conrad K Sangma on Friday called on Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the government in the northeastern state. Meanwhile, NPP chief and Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Friday met Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the government in the northeastern state. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Friday told …

Neiphiu Rio Set to be Nagaland’s Chief Minister for Record Fifth Term
1 year, 9 months ago

Neiphiu Rio Set to be Nagaland’s Chief Minister for Record Fifth Term

News 18  

Nagaland political stalwart and NDPP supremo Neiphiu Rio is set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth term after registering a convincing win for his party and its ally, the BJP. Rio personally defeated Congress' Seyievelie Sachu, a greenhorn in the political arena, in the Northern Angami II constituency, in the process helping emasculate the grand old party …

BJP 'Act East' Formula Pays Off Nagaland, Tripura Hung Assembly In Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP 'Act East' Formula Pays Off Nagaland, Tripura Hung Assembly In Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Act East' policy seems to have paid off in the Northeast assembly elections. While in Tripura, the BJP got an absolute majority, securing 32 seats, the party along with its ally NDPP retained power in Nagaland with 37 seats between them. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha celebrates BJP's win in the assembly elections at the party …

NDPP chief Neiphiu Rio set to be Nagaland’s chief minister for record fifth term
1 year, 9 months ago

NDPP chief Neiphiu Rio set to be Nagaland’s chief minister for record fifth term

Hindustan Times  

Nagaland political stalwart and NDPP supremo Neiphiu Rio is set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth term after registering a convincing win for his party and its ally, the BJP. Rio personally defeated Congress' Seyievelie Sachu, a greenhorn in the political arena, in the Northern Angami II constituency, in the process helping emasculate the grand old party …

NDPP-BJP alliance wins a comfortable majority in Nagaland
1 year, 9 months ago

NDPP-BJP alliance wins a comfortable majority in Nagaland

Op India  

Neiphiu Rio is set to become the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth time, as the NDA alliance is heading for a spectacular victory. In Nagaland, Naga Peoples Front, a major party in the state which ruled the state for several terms, has fared badly, leading in just 2 seats. Ahead of the 2018 assembly elections, BJP dumped NPF …

Nagaland election results: CM Neiphiu Rio marks his victory with 17,045 votes
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland election results: CM Neiphiu Rio marks his victory with 17,045 votes

Hindustan Times  

Dominated for the last seven assembly elections, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has won the 2023 assembly election. Rio is the chief ministerial candidate of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party -Bharatiya Janata Party alliance. Check out Nagaland election results LIVE here With over 50 years of experience in politics, Rio started his career with the erstwhile regional party United Democratic …

Neiphiu Rio: The man at helm of Nagaland politics for last two decades
1 year, 9 months ago

Neiphiu Rio: The man at helm of Nagaland politics for last two decades

Hindustan Times  

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who has managed to be at the centre of politics in the northeastern state for the last two decades by making himself relevant to the times, is looking forward to a fifth innings as the CM in the February 27 assembly polls. With almost 50 years of experience in politics, Rio, 72, is the chief …

Neiphiu Rio is CM face of BJP-NDPP alliance in Nagaland: Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 10 months ago

Neiphiu Rio is CM face of BJP-NDPP alliance in Nagaland: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

DIMAPUR Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 20 laid all speculations to rest by declaring that Neiphiu Rio will continue to be his Nagaland counterpart if the BJP and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party are voted back to power. Carrying the friendship forward, we had an agreement that Neiphiu Rio ji will be the Chief Minister again if …

Meghalaya Assembly polls 2023 | Amit Shah slams BJP ally NPP, vows probe into scams
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Assembly polls 2023 | Amit Shah slams BJP ally NPP, vows probe into scams

The Hindu  

SHILLONG Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed the National People’s Party, a constituent of the BJP-helmed North East Democratic Alliance, for misusing Central funds and promised to take it to task if the BJP is voted to power in Meghalaya. Addressing two election rallies in western Meghalaya’s Rangsakona and Dalu, Mr. Shah accused NPP supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister …

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma files nomination for assembly polls
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma files nomination for assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Meghalaya assembly polls, before the returning officer of 51-South Tura and additional deputy commissioner, Saljong R Marak, at Tura. Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party national president Conrad K Sangma The state polls are slated for February 27. and the continuity is important to …

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma files nomination for Feb 27 assembly polls
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma files nomination for Feb 27 assembly polls

The Hindu  

Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party president Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday filed his nomination papers from South Tura assembly constituency in West Garo Hills district. Mr. Sangma, who was accompanied by hundreds of NPP supporters to the office of the returning officer of the district, exuded confidence that his party will have the "single-largest majority" in the upcoming …

Late P.A. Sangma is focal point of Meghalaya poll campaign
1 year, 10 months ago

Late P.A. Sangma is focal point of Meghalaya poll campaign

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Almost seven years after his death, former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma has become the focal point of electoral politics in Meghalaya. The party also played one of his favourite songs, ‘Oh ang aman asong’, which it claimed was “like an anthem to the people of the Garo Hills”. ‘Covering up for failures’ Both allied and Opposition parties …

Congress demands Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio's resignation over graft charges
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress demands Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio's resignation over graft charges

The Hindu  

With just over a month left for the State Assembly polls, the Congress has accused the Neiphiu Rio-led Nagaland coalition Government of siphoning off public money, and demanded the Chief Minister’s resignation on moral grounds following a probe of his allies. “Although financial sanctions worth ₹70 crores have been made by Rio’s coalition Government till date, the High Court building …

Election bugle: The Hindu Editorial on Assembly polls in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura
1 year, 11 months ago

Election bugle: The Hindu Editorial on Assembly polls in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura

The Hindu  

Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura in the northeastern region of India will elect new Assemblies in February. The BJP is in alliance with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma’s National People’s Party in Meghalaya and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio’s Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland. However, being in power has not been easy; its first Chief Minister, Biplab Kumar Deb, was replaced …

National People’s Party sets its sights on Nagaland
2 years, 8 months ago

National People’s Party sets its sights on Nagaland

The Hindu  

The National People’s Party, hopeful of retaining power in home turf Meghalaya, has set its sights on Nagaland in the bid to be “voice of the northeast”. Although its two MLAs defected to the regional Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, the NPP believes its brand of “development-oriented politics” has been attracting people ahead of the State polls. Andrew Ahoto Sema, the …

Neiphiu Rio Takes Oath as Nagaland CM, First Outside Raj Bhavan
6 years, 9 months ago

Neiphiu Rio Takes Oath as Nagaland CM, First Outside Raj Bhavan

Deccan Chronicle  

Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader Neiphiu Rio took over as Chief Minister of Nagaland on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony was held in full public view at the Kohima Local Ground, with the venue holding significance as the announcement of Nagaland's statehood in 1963 was made from here by the then president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

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