#Paul Lyngdoh

Paul Lyngdoh Returns to Cabinet Amidst Shillong Ropeway Dispute

NPP MLA Paul Lyngdoh is back as Tourism Minister, tasked by CM Conrad Sangma to resolve intense local opposition regarding the Shillong Ropeway project.

Walrik Marak • 2 Nov 2026

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh Backs Claim of Garo Aid in Tirot Sing Revolt

MLA Paul Lyngdoh cites historical texts to defend his claim that thousands of Garo warriors supported Tirot Sing against British rule in the 1800s.

Walrik Marak • 2 Nov 2026

MLA Claims 10,000 Garo Warriors Backed Tirot Sing Against British

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says thousands of Garo fighters helped U Tirot Sing Syiem resist British forces during the 1826 rebellion.

Walrik Marak • 30 Oct 2026

Conrad Sangma sets NPP majority target for 2028 as new recruits join

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma aims for a 2028 NPP majority following the induction of three former UDP legislators into the party ranks.

NEWire Desk • 29 Oct 2026

Congress Boss Pala Labels UDP Leader Paul a Wounded Lion

Congress leader Vincent Pala weighs in on the UDP’s future after eleven legislators quit the regional party, predicting it will survive the exodus.

NEWire Desk • 27 Oct 2026

UDP Leader Paul Lyngdoh Warns Against Social Media Hostility Between Meghalaya and Assam

UDP leader Paul Lyngdoh says social media provocation between Meghalaya and Assam threatens state relations and calls for constructive cooperation.

Walrik Marak • 17 Oct 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Peak Ropeway Amid Ongoing Protests

Former minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Peak ropeway project as activists plan a rally to stop construction over environmental fears.

Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026

Paul Lyngdoh challenges Metbah over shifting Tenth Schedule stance

UDP working president Paul Lyngdoh slams Metbah Lyngdoh for inconsistent positions on Tenth Schedule rules following a mass defection of UDP MLAs.

NEWire Desk • 5 Oct 2026

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh Warns of Declining Tourism in Meghalaya

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says Meghalaya tourism is sliding and urges stakeholders to be careful with public statements in the social media era.

Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Warns of Mass Defections from UDP to BJP

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the United Democratic Party faces a potential collapse as legislators pursue direct links with national BJP leaders.

NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026

Paul Lyngdoh: Higher Drug Seizures Prove Government Crackdown Works

Meghalaya official Paul Lyngdoh says rising drug seizures highlight successful government enforcement and a new push for youth education.

NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Ongoing Protests

Former minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway project, citing safety standards and Swiss technology despite recent environmental pushback.

Walrik Marak • 29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Leaders Defend Tourism Amid Online Hate Campaign

Officials push back against a #BoycottMeghalaya social media campaign, insisting the state is safe for tourists following recent violence.

NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Demands Education Overhaul as Meghalaya Schools Falter

MLA Paul Lyngdoh demands an education commission to fix systemic gaps in Meghalaya schools as Minister Lahkmen Rymbui defends ongoing state reforms.

NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Backs Shillong Hawker Relocation Strategy

Former minister Paul Lyngdoh supports clearing Shillong streets of hawkers, citing the need for balance between public access and merchant livelihoods.

Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026

Government Defends Khyndai Lad Vendor Relocation Plan

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the Khyndai Lad vendor relocation project prioritizes organized urban space and proper rehabilitation for hawkers.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Targets Ten More Traffickers for Detention

Meghalaya authorities plan to detain ten drug traffickers under the PIT NDPS Act to curb narcotics trade and protect youth from substance abuse.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests

Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Geopolitical Shifts Fuel Drug Crisis in Northeast India

Meghalaya adviser Paul Lyngdoh links the region's rising drug trafficking crisis to geopolitical shifts in Myanmar and the Golden Triangle.

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026