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Shillong, March 31 The opposition Voice of the People Party announced Batskhem Myrboh as its candidate for the by-election to the Shillong Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday.The decision was made by the VPP's State Executive Committee, according to party leaders.The seat became vacant...

The second phase of the parliamentary budget session began today. When the Lok Sabha convened at 11:00 AM, the House paid tribute to Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, the sitting MP from Shillong and leader of the Voice of the People Party, who had recently passed away. The House also paid tribute to...

Shillong, February 25 – As of January 2026, more than 10,293 people living with HIV in Meghalaya are currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The state reported the highest number of HIV cases in the country, the state Assembly was informed on Wednesday.Responding to a question raised...

Shillong, February 23 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Monday that the health department is investigating the circumstances at the Mawiong Primary Health Centre following concerns about the availability of a doctor when late MP Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon was brought there after he...

Shillong, February 21 The mortal remains of Meghalaya Lok Sabha MP Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon were laid to rest at a Christian cemetery in Sumer village in Ri-Bhoi district on Saturday evening, amidst large-scale public mourning.Thousands of people, including political leaders, academics, religious...

New Delhi, February 20 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep grief over the death of Lok Sabha Member Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon of Shillong, recalling him as a dedicated public representative who worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people.In a post on the social media platform X, Rahul...

Shillong, February 20 The Meghalaya assembly on Friday suspended all scheduled business, as legislators, led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, paid tributes to Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon, who died a day ago.Speaker Thomas A Sangma said the House would only take up obituary references...

New Delhi, February 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, Ricky AJ Syngkon, and said he would be remembered for his dedicated service to the people of Meghalaya.The 54-year-old MP, belonging to Meghalaya's Voice of the People Party, died on...

Member of Parliament from the Shillong parliamentary constituency, Dr. Ricky A.J. Syngkon, passed away last evening after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. He was 54 years old. Dr. Syngkon, a prominent leader of the Voice of the People Party, was widely regarded as a strong and articulate voice...

Shillong, February 19 – Ricky A.J. Syngkon, a Member of Parliament from the Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Shillong, passed away on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football. This event caused widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya's political landscape...

Shillong, February 19 Ricky Andrew J Syngkon, a Member of Parliament representing Meghalaya in the Lok Sabha and leader of the VPP, died at a hospital on Thursday evening shortly after collapsing while playing futsal in Shillong, party officials said.Doctors at the hospital declared him dead...

Shillong, February 17 Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Tuesday refused to allow a discussion in the House on the illegal coal mine blast that claimed 33 lives earlier this month, citing sub judice provisions under assembly rules.The decision triggered sharp objections from...