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
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
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
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 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 says social media provocation between Meghalaya and Assam threatens state relations and calls for constructive cooperation.
Walrik Marak • 17 Oct 2026
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
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 says Meghalaya tourism is sliding and urges stakeholders to be careful with public statements in the social media era.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
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
Meghalaya official Paul Lyngdoh says rising drug seizures highlight successful government enforcement and a new push for youth education.
NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026
Former minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway project, citing safety standards and Swiss technology despite recent environmental pushback.
Walrik Marak • 29 Aug 2026
Officials push back against a #BoycottMeghalaya social media campaign, insisting the state is safe for tourists following recent violence.
NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026
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
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
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 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
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
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