MDA frenemies are bhai, bhai again

SHILLONG, March 5: Like a perfect fairy tale end, NPP and UDP are bhai bhai again! After a bitter election campaign followed by frenzied political atmosphere, the frenemies of MDA 1.0 are back as friends to guide the destiny of the state…

‘NPP-led alliance an unholy nexus’

NEW DELHI/ SHILLONG, March 5: The Congress has come down heavily on the NPP-led alliance in Meghalaya saying it is not only “unholy” but also a “marriage of convenience”. After fighting bitterly against each other during the campaign…

NPP vs Opp in ding-dong battle for power

SHILLONG, March 3: The days of ding-dong politics are here again. And this is a déjà vu for Meghalaya, notorious for its brittle and short lasting coalition politics. A day after the fractured mandate, hectic political activities unfolded…

Mukul blames it on ‘black money’

Shillong, Mar 3: In his first reaction after the fragmented election results, former chief minister Mukul Sangma has attributed TMC's below expectation performance to the use of "black money" by the NPP. Talking to media persons here on…

Ecstasy for NPP-UDP, dismay for TMC & BJP

SHILLONG/TURA, March 2: Conrad Sangma-led NPP and its principal coalition partner UDP defied strong anti-incumbency and exit poll predictions to comfortably romp home in the 11th Meghalaya Assembly. The results of the hustings announced on…

Conrad to meet Guv today with BJP support

SHILLONG, March 2: In a swift move, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will meet Governor Phagu Chauhan at 11.30 am on Friday to stake claim to form government laden with a letter of support from old ally BJP. The combined strength of NPP and…

Multiple surprises in Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi

SHILLONG/MAWKYRWAT, March 2: Assembly elections results were declared on Thursday and surprises were in abundance in the Khasi Hills region where big names from some of the constituencies bit the dust while new entrant VPP sprang a surprise…

Congress wins Gambegre LAC

Shillong, March 2: Congress (INC) has opened its account in Meghalaya by winning Gambegre seat where its candidate Saleng A Sangma defeated his nearest rival Sadhirani M Sangma.