Topic: Meghalaya
TMC has stormed into Meghalaya with a bang. But these 3 factors will decide its fate there
TMC forayed into Meghalaya’s political landscape with the induction of 12 Congress MLAs, including ex-CM Mukul Sangma. But its success in creating a base there will depend on many factors.
Off The Cuff with Conrad Kongkal Sangma
On this edition of ThePrint's Off The Cuff, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma talks to Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta and Angana Chakrabarti about the political developments in Meghalaya and the Northeast, the inner line permit issue in the state and his party's position on the Citizenship Amendment Act. Sangma also spoke about the controversial move to evict Sikhs from Shillong's Them Iew Mawlong and where he stands on the language debate.
BJP yet to ‘understand dynamics of Northeast’, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma says of ally
At ThePrint’s Off the Cuff, Sangma, whose National People's Party helms coalition govt including BJP, says his party has made it very clear it wants to maintain its own identity.
Assam researcher and her team discover ‘exotic’ radio stars that are hotter than Sun
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.
Congress’ drive to fight & win missing — Meghalaya ex-CM Mukul Sangma after joining TMC
Mukul Sangma was among the 12 Congress MLAs in Meghalaya who jumped ship to the Trinamool Congress.
TMC main opposition in Meghalaya now as ex-CM Mukul Sangma, 11 other Congress MLAs ‘defect’
12 out of 17 Congress MLAs in Meghalaya have formally submitted a letter to the assembly Speaker about joining the TMC, the party said in a statement.
‘They’re just going to throw us out’: Fear, anger in Shillong colony as eviction deadline passes
Meghalaya govt has decided to take possession of 'Sweeper's Colony', which is home to at least 2,000 Dalit Sikhs. CM Conrad Sangma had set a one-week deadline on 7 October.
Missionary is not a popular word in India. But in the Khasi hills, it holds a different meaning
Artist Tarun Bhartiya's exhibition of black and white photographs maps how faith is not easily given up or followed in the Khasi hills of Meghalaya.
What does a CM’s day in his constituency look like? Following Meghalaya’s Conrad Sangma to Tura
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma visits his constituency Tura in the West Garo Hills district every 15 days. ThePrint accompanied him on one such trip.
‘God’s gift’ Hathei chillis and Tamenglong oranges of Manipur get GI tag
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.