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 26 seats in the Assembly elections and he became the Chief Minister for a second consecutive term. Conrad Sangma on March 7 took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive term.

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Hemant Soren's fourth stint as Jharkhand Chief Minister, to take oath today
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hemant Soren's fourth stint as Jharkhand Chief Minister, to take oath today

India Today  

Hemant Soren will take oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand today after his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition won the recently-concluded state elections by securing 56 out of the total 81 Assembly seats. As per a JMM leader, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Rahul Gandhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad …

Meghalaya Bypoll Results Live: Counting of votes shortly, CM Sangma's wife Mehtab Chandee aims for victory
1 month ago

Meghalaya Bypoll Results Live: Counting of votes shortly, CM Sangma's wife Mehtab Chandee aims for victory

India TV News  

The counting of votes for the bypolls to one Assembly seat in Meghalaya is scheduled to begin on November 23 at 8 am, following elections held on November 13. Earlier, Meghalaya Power Minister and National People's Party leader Abu Taher Mondal has expressed confidence that the party will win the Gamebgre by-polls Gambegre - The bypoll for the Gambegre Assembly …

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM, vows to follow BJP poll manifesto
6 months, 1 week ago

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM, vows to follow BJP poll manifesto

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto would guide the new government in Arunachal Pradesh for five years, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said in the State’s capital Itanagar on June 13. Track Arunachal Pradesh CM swearing-in ceremony LIVE updates Mr. Khandu was sworn in on Thursday as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in succession. Dasanglu Pul, …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya's Conrad Sagma meet to resolve border dispute
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya's Conrad Sagma meet to resolve border dispute

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday discussed ways to resolve a border dispute between both states. "I have full faith in the leadership of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and the government of India that through a positive approach, we shall find solutions to the remaining six areas of differences," said …

Conrad Sangma | Striking a balance
1 year, 8 months ago

Conrad Sangma | Striking a balance

The Hindu  

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma was arguably the first leader from the eight-State northeast with a pan-India appeal. Successful electoral moves and expansion of the party’s footprint in the region helped Mr. Conrad emerge from the shadows of his father. Expanding base The NPP won only two seats in the 2013 Meghalaya election, contested under Purno Sangma’s leadership. …

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 …

NPP's Thomas A. Sangma files nomination for Meghalaya Assembly Speaker's post
1 year, 9 months ago

NPP's Thomas A. Sangma files nomination for Meghalaya Assembly Speaker's post

The Hindu  

Senior National People party leader and ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance candidate Thomas A Sangma has filed nomination for the Assembly Speaker post, an official said on March 8, 2023. Editorial | Logical formation: On Meghalaya Assembly’s fractured mandate Mr. Thomas the National People's Party North Tural MLA filed his nominations for the Speaker's post on March 7, 2023, an Assembly …

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, …

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 …

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 — …

Meghalaya BJP to Ask Conrad Sangma to Make Way for Two of its Senior MLAs in New Cabinet
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya BJP to Ask Conrad Sangma to Make Way for Two of its Senior MLAs in New Cabinet

News 18  

Aiming for a lion’s share in the new government in Meghalaya, the state BJP has asked Conrad Sangma to induct two of its MLAs in the new cabinet. Maintaining that it was a coalition government, state BJP president Ernest Mawrie said both the legislators were senior and the central leadership wanted them to be inducted into the new cabinet. “From …

Meghalaya: Former CM Mukul Sangma Gets Life Threats on Social Media; Writes to Chief Secretary Seeking Action
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya: Former CM Mukul Sangma Gets Life Threats on Social Media; Writes to Chief Secretary Seeking Action

News 18  

The All India Trinamool Congress Leader and former Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma has written to Meghalaya chief secretary DP Wahlang alleging threats to his life after some supporters of the National People’s Party threatened on social media to burn down his house. In a message to the Chief Secretary, the Trinamool MLA from Songsak said, “Deliberate incitement to spread hatred …

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 …

Meghalaya Elections: What’s the Problem in Having a CM from Khasi Hills, Asks Mukul Sangma
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya Elections: What’s the Problem in Having a CM from Khasi Hills, Asks Mukul Sangma

News 18  

With all eyes on government formation in Meghalaya following Assembly elections results on March 2, Trinamool Congress legislature party leader and former chief minister Mukul Sangma has said that with support from the TMC and Congress, the regional United Democratic Party will lead the new alliance in the state. Though National People’s Party chief Conrad Sangma has staked claim to …

Meghalaya Results 2023: NPP Takes Lead On 14 Seats In Early Trends, BJP On 6, Congress On 2
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya Results 2023: NPP Takes Lead On 14 Seats In Early Trends, BJP On 6, Congress On 2

ABP News  

Meghalaya Election Results 2023: The counting of votes to the 59 assembly seats of Meghalaya has begun at 13 centres across the state, according to Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor. Early trends suggest the National People's Party leading on 14 seats while the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken the lead on 6 seats. In the 2018 Meghalaya Assembly …

Meghalaya Assembly election result updates | NPP to head second successive coalition in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya Assembly election result updates | NPP to head second successive coalition in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

Votes polled for the election to the 60-member Meghalaya State Assembly were counted today. Meghalaya’ Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma said the turnout indicated a wave for the National People’s Party. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 28 said there will not be a hung Assembly in either Tripura, Nagaland, or Meghalaya and that the NDA will …

Speculation of NPP-BJP alliance in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Speculation of NPP-BJP alliance in Meghalaya

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: A day before the counting of votes in Meghalaya, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had a closed-door meeting with Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma at midnight Tuesday amidst speculation about a hung Assembly. Saying that Mr Sangma returned to Tura, his hometown in Meghalaya, on Wednesday morning, sources said the duo also explored the possibility of roping in legislators …

Meghalaya assembly election 2023 results: Ahead of counting of votes, all eyes on these constituencies
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya assembly election 2023 results: Ahead of counting of votes, all eyes on these constituencies

Hindustan Times  

Meghalaya assembly election 2023 results: Meghalaya, which went to polls on Feb 27, will get its next government on Thursday, as the counting of votes is scheduled to take place on that day. Here are the key candidates and their constituencies: Conrad Sangma – South Tura The 12th and current chief minister of Meghalaya is the sitting legislator from South …

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 …

Arunachal Governor BD Mishra gets additional charge of Meghalaya as Satya Pal Malik's term ends on 3 October
2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal Governor BD Mishra gets additional charge of Meghalaya as Satya Pal Malik's term ends on 3 October

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh Governor B D Mishra has been given additional charge of Meghalaya with incumbent Satya Pal Malik, whose remarks against the now-repealed farm laws made the headlines during the farmers’ protest, completing his term on October 3. Malik, 76, has served as governor of Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Goa before being moved to Meghalaya in August …

Pramod Sawant Declared Goa CM, BJP MLAs Arrive at Raj Bhawan to Stake Claim to Form Govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Pramod Sawant Declared Goa CM, BJP MLAs Arrive at Raj Bhawan to Stake Claim to Form Govt

News 18  

Incumbent Goa CM Pramod Sawant was on Monday declared as the next chief minister of the coastal state after the BJP legislative party meeting got over in Panaji this evening. After he took oath, the new CM told the media, “I would like to appreciate my colleagues for their support, also want to thank the people, PM, Nadda ji, Amit …

Union Education Minister inaugurates Kendriya Hindi Sansthan at Meghalaya
3 years, 1 month ago

Union Education Minister inaugurates Kendriya Hindi Sansthan at Meghalaya

India Today  

The newly constructed building of the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan at Mawdiangdiang, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya was inaugurated by Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday. Union Education Minister on NEP 2020 Addressing the occasion, Pradhan said, "This institute will work for the benefit of teachers of Hindi and people eager to learn and do research in the language and …

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