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16 Sep

Major Shake-Up in Meghalaya Cabinet: Eight Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle

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National Times Bureau :- In a dramatic political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya Cabinet tendered their resignations on Tuesday, paving the way for a significant reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led government. Officials confirmed that Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who heads the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, submitted the resignations of his colleagues to Governor C.H. Vijayashankar during a meeting at Raj Bhavan. The swearing-in of new ministers has been scheduled for 5 p.m. the same evening. Among those who resigned are Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A. Sangma, and Abu Tahir Mondal from the NPP; Paul Lyngdoh…

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 93

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National Times Bureau :- Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and veteran politician D.D. Lapang passed away at the age of 93 on Friday evening. Authorities confirmed that Lapang had been suffering from age-related ailments and breathed his last at a hospital. The state government will accord him full state honors, with the official funeral scheduled for Monday. Born on April 10, 1932, Lapang began his life humbly, helping his mother run a tea stall and working in various capacities including as a laborer, teacher, and government employee. He entered politics by winning the Nongpoh assembly seat as an independent candidate in…

Raja Kushwaha Murder Mystery Deepens: Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders, Multi-State Network Busted

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Shillong/Ghazipur (National Times): What began as a romantic getaway turned into a mystery gripping multiple states, now, authorities have announced a major breakthrough in the disappearance of Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi, a newlywed couple from Indore who vanished in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district last month. In a public statement, Meghalaya’s Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong revealed that four individuals have been arrested in a sweeping operation that spanned Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Among them are two suspects from Indore and one from Latifpur, Uttar Pradesh. The fourth suspect’s identity is being kept confidential pending further interrogation. In an unexpected…