Meghalaya pressure groups to enforce Residents Safety Act amid migrant influx
Despite the MRSSA being enacted in 2016, the state government has shown minimal progress in its implementation, according to these pressure groups.
Despite the MRSSA being enacted in 2016, the state government has shown minimal progress in its implementation, according to these pressure groups.
The United States State Department has updated its travel advisory for India, placing particular emphasis on the northeastern states of Manipur and Meghalaya.
HANM argues that the ILP is essential to protect the indigenous communities of Meghalaya from external pressures and to ensure the preservation of their unique cultural identity.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Friday that so far, 405 students from India, Nepal, and Bhutan along with some stranded tourists have been evacuated from Bangladesh into India through the Dawki Land Port along the state's border with the neighbouring country.
The KSU, along with other pro-ILP activists, argues that these measures are necessary to curb the influx of outsiders and protect local interests.
Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, the leader of VPP, reiterated the party's dedication to maintaining its principles. "We remain steadfast in our decision to refrain from forming alliances with political parties that hold different beliefs and principles," he stated.
Meghalaya's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Kyrmen Shylla, confirmed that the funds have been allocated to all 12 districts to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the cyclone.
The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise “Shakti” is set to commence from May 13 to 26 at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.
Police asserted that the arrests were based on substantial evidence, witness accounts, and data collected from the crime scene.
East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner SC Sadhu acknowledged the involvement of some Khasi Students' Union (KSU) members in the incident.