Dismissing any notion of a link between tourism and the Inner Line Permit (ILP), Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma emphasised the distinct nature of these two subjects while addressing concerns about illegal immigration in the state.

The Chief Minister, alongside Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Thomas A. Sangma and State Cabinet Ministers, called on PM Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum to the latter, seeking his intervention on matters such as ILP, externally funded projects, inclusion of inclusion of Khasi and Garo Language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and Assam – Meghalaya border dispute, among others

Talking to reporters after meeting the PM Modi in New Delhi, Sangma said the Prime Minister was ‘very elated’ to hear about Meghalaya ‘lifecycle approach’ model, wherein holistic interventions are being made to ensure that at every stage in the child's life, the government play its role in ensuring that the necessary support is given.

After the meeting, CM Sangma said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji heard our concerns, and assured to look into it. We thank him for giving us this opportunity.”

Talking to reporters on Friday, he said he has taken up the matter with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and was hopeful of resolving the issue very soon.

Further, Sangma informed that the proposed joint visit to the border areas by the chief ministers of the two states will take place after August 15.

Shillong, August 2: Amid the concerns raised over the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K. Sangma said that...

While the CM was having a peaceful meeting with representatives of ACHIK and GHSMC at the CMO Tura, an unruly mob started pelting stones at the police and his office, resulting in injuries to several police personnel.

The Mairang-Ranigodown-Azra Road will serve as an alternate route connecting Eastern West Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi Districts to Guwahati city and its airport areas.

The development was announced during his speech at the programme to remember the 188th death anniversary of U Tirot Sing Syiem, organised by the Syiem and the Durbar of Hima Nongkhlaw.