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Review: Understanding India’s Northeast: A Reporter’s Journal by Rupa Chinai

In a photograph dated January 29, 2013, miners keep warm by a fire inside a deep mine shaft near Rymbai village in Meghalaya.

Published on Dec 7, 2018, 8:02 PM IST

Ranji Trophy 2018-19: Meghalaya take day one honours; Pankaj Singh’s seven-for rattles Mizoram

File picture of Pankaj Singh

Published on Nov 28, 2018, 7:48 PM IST

Will Congress hold on to its last northeast state as Mizoram votes today

Electoral officials demonstrate how to use an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at Kasko Reang refugee camp, in Panisagar sub-division, Nov. 25, 2018.

Updated on Nov 28, 2018, 9:58 AM IST

Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy sparks off row with ‘insensitive’ tweets on 26/11 victims, presses delete

Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy in New Delhi.

Updated on Nov 26, 2018, 5:41 PM IST

NPP leader behind attack: Meghalaya woman beaten up by suspected coal mafia

A prominent Meghalaya activist and her friend were beaten up suspected coal mafia in East Jaintia Hills while checking out reports of illegal mining.

Published on Nov 26, 2018, 12:06 AM IST

Mizoram assembly elections 2018: National People’s Party key in polls, says Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said his party NPP is the only one working for tribespeople and Christians.

Updated on Nov 27, 2018, 6:48 PM IST

Mizoram polls: NPP plays tribal, Christian card to expand footprint

A polling official marks a voter with indelible ink prior to casting a ballot inside a polling station at Bungthuam in Mizoram.

Updated on Nov 27, 2018, 6:48 PM IST

The murderous attack on green activists in Meghalaya is an assault on our collective future

Agnes Kharshiing, 58, has been documenting illegal mines and trucks carrying coal by travelling across the state

Published on Nov 21, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

Cherry Blossom is no longer a Japan-exclusive travel attraction and we’re stoked about it

Travellers can experience the pink hues of cherry blossoms every Spring in Japan, while India can enjoy this gift of Nature in Autumn.

Updated on Nov 19, 2018, 6:18 PM IST

Meghalaya social activist beaten up by suspected coal mafia

A prominent Meghalaya activist and her friend were beaten up suspected coal mafia in East Jaintia Hills while checking out reports of illegal mining (File photo)

Published on Nov 9, 2018, 12:12 AM IST

Mizoram polls: Debutant National People’s Party to contest in 8 seats

Mizoram goes to poll on November 28.

Updated on Nov 8, 2018, 5:41 PM IST

MeToo allegations against two Catholic clerics in Meghalaya, church body orders internal inquiry

File picture of St. Edmund’s School, Shillong

Updated on Oct 21, 2018, 7:29 PM IST

Meghalaya High Court intervenes after clashes erupt over control of ancient Durga temple

The nearly six-century-old temple is known for being run by the direct descendants of Deshmukh Brahmins, who were brought to the state by the Jaintia chieftains from Maharashtra centuries ago. That practice was being followed till the death of the chief priest Uttam Deshmukh in March this year.

Updated on Oct 17, 2018, 7:23 PM IST

Ex-Meghalaya CM quits Congress, writes to Rahul Gandhi over ‘neglect of elderly’

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader D D Lapang who quit the party Thursday evening.

Updated on Sep 14, 2018, 5:40 PM IST

Meghalaya increases health cover to Rs 5 lakh under national health protection scheme

The extended hospitalisation cover provided by the state government will allow families to pay very little by way of medical expenses.

Updated on Sep 14, 2018, 7:26 AM IST

Mahabaleshwar pips Cherrapunji this year to become India’s wettest place

People holding umbrellas and wearing raincoats in Mahabaleshwar on August 16.

Updated on Aug 29, 2018, 8:51 AM IST

Coalition stable, working on delivery mechanism: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma addresses a party meeting in Guwahati.

Updated on Aug 28, 2018, 7:32 AM IST

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma wins South Tura bypoll; party loses Ranikor to ally

A jubilant chief minister Conrad K Sangma accompanied by his family members, supporters and party workers taking out a victory parade soon after the result to South Tura was declared.

Updated on Aug 27, 2018, 5:10 PM IST

Meghalaya bypoll results today, CM Conrad Sangma likely to win

Meghalaya chief minister and National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad K Sangma addresses a party meeting in Guwahati on August 11.

Updated on Aug 27, 2018, 7:02 AM IST

Confident of NPP’s win in Meghalaya bypolls, says CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad K Sangma, who was sworn in as chief minister in March, has to get elected to the Assembly to continue in office

Updated on Aug 27, 2018, 1:46 AM IST

Tathagata Roy sworn in as Meghalaya governor

Tathagata Roy was sworn in as the 18th governor of Meghalaya at a function at the Raj Bhavan in Shillong on August 25.

Updated on Aug 25, 2018, 11:24 PM IST

Abducted Meghalaya cashew nut trader stuck in Bangladesh, repatriation efforts on

A visibly relieved Phalgun Arengh after being taken into safe custody at Sribordi Police Station in Sherpur district of Bangladesh.

Updated on Aug 25, 2018, 5:06 PM IST

7.5% turnout in Meghalaya bypolls in first 2 hours of voting

The largest polling station is Matchakolgre in South Tura constituency with 1,337 voters and the smallest is Leper Colony with 151 voters.

Published on Aug 23, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Meghalaya bypolls today: Chief minister Conrad Sangma expected to win from South Tura

Meghalaya chief minister and National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad K Sangma addresses a party meeting in Guwahati.

Updated on Aug 23, 2018, 7:34 AM IST

Meghalaya plans action against preacher urging people to shun Aadhaar, stop voting and schooling

Khasi people stand in a queue to cast their votes during the Meghalaya state assembly election in Nongpoh on February 27.

Updated on Aug 22, 2018, 7:41 PM IST

No consent given to Atomic Mineral Division for exploratory drilling, says Meghalaya deputy CM

Stating that no consent was given to AMD for exploratory drilling of uranium deposits, the Meghalaya deputy chief minister said the state cabinet has unanimously decided to stop all such activities in South West Khasi Hills district.

Updated on Jul 31, 2018, 8:11 PM IST

Meghalaya on alert after release of first NRC draft list in Assam

People wait to check their names on the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) after it was released, at NRC Seva Kendra, Goroimari in Kamrup district of Assam on July 30, 2018.

Published on Jul 30, 2018, 11:07 PM IST

Mentally-challenged girl raped repeatedly for 2 months in Meghalaya

Women hold candles and placards during a protest against two recently reported rape cases, in Ahmadabad.

Updated on Jul 29, 2018, 9:18 PM IST

Khasi council in Meghalaya passes Bill to strip women of ST status, rights if they marry outside tribe

Khasis are one the three major tribes of Meghalaya, the others being Garo and Jaintia, which follow a matrilineal society. The children take their mother’s surname and ancestral property is inherited by the youngest daughter.

Updated on Jul 26, 2018, 9:22 PM IST

Meghalaya bans fish import for 15 days after tests reveal formalin content

Recently Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Goa and Kerala had banned imports of fish from other states after traces of formalin were found in imported fish.

Updated on Jul 23, 2018, 10:49 PM IST

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