Ford Motor unveils 2011 F-Series 'Super Duty' truck, featuring diesel, gasoline enginesSeptember 24th, 2009 Ford unveils 2011 F-Series 'Super Duty' truckNEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new F-Series "Super Duty" truck on Thursday, saying the latest edition of its fleet and commercial trucks offers improved power and fuel economy.
Meghalaya bid to attract touristsAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Meghalaya Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary called on Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja here today and told here that Megahalaya has vast tourism potential both for domestic as well as foreign tourists. He said, leave travel concession to the Central Government employees to visit the north-east has made Meghalaya quite popular among tourists.
Martial art gaining popularity in MeghalayaJuly 1st, 2009 SHILLONG - 'Wushu' a form of martial art, in which the players not only fight like any other martial art but also indulge in wrestling, is gaining immense popularity in Meghalaya. "Wushu is very new to Meghalaya.
D D Lapang sworn in as Meghalaya Chief MinisterMay 13th, 2009 SHILLONG - Senior Congress leader DD Lapang was sworn in as Chief Minister of Meghalaya on Wednesday. State Governor R S Mooshahary administered the oath of office and secrecy to Lapang at Raj Bhavan.
Lapang to be sworn in as Meghalaya Chief Minister todayMay 13th, 2009 SHILLONG - Senior Congress leader DD Lapang will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Meghalaya on Wednesday. The Congress Party stitched an alliance with the United Democratic Party (UDP) following failure of talks with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to form the government in Meghalaya.
DD Lapang to be sworn in as Meghalaya CMMay 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress party stitched an alliance with regional outfit UDP following failure of talks with the NCP to form the government in Meghalaya. Senior Congress leader DD Lapang will be sworn in on Wednesday as Chief Minister of Meghalaya.
Sangma threatens to go on a fast to end President's Rule in MeghalayaMarch 22nd, 2009 SHILLONG - Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader P. A. Sangma on Saturday said that he would go on a fast unto death till President's rule is not revoked in Meghalaya.
Congress to stake claim to form government in MeghalayaMarch 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Claiming that the Congress has a majority in the Meghalaya assembly, former chief minister D.D. Lapang Saturday said the party will stake claim at an 'appropriate time' to form the government in the state which is under president's rule.
BJP accuses UPA of double standardsMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of using double standards for imposing president's rule in Meghalaya but not in Orissa. The BJP parted ways with Orissa's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leading to a trust vote on March 11 that the Naveen Patnaik government won through a controversial voice vote.
Sangma seeks Advani's help in MeghalayaMarch 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader P.A. Sangma Friday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K.
Sangma meets Advani, Karat over President's rule in MeghalayaMarch 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader P A Sangma on Friday met BJP senior leader L K Advani and discussed recent political developments in Meghalaya after the imposition of President's rule in the state. After the meeting, Sangma said he sought Advani's support on the issue.
Central Govt. advises imposition of president's rule in MeghalayaMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A day after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance Government in Meghalaya narrowly survived a trust vote in the State Assembly, the Central Government on Wednesday recommended President's rule in the state. Briefing reporters here after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, Home Minister P.
President's rule in MeghalayaMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The central government Wednesday imposed president's rule in Meghalaya, a day after the state government narrowly survived a trust vote with the help of the assembly speaker. Briefing reporters here after a meeting of the union cabinet, Home Minister P.
MPA scrapes through Meghalaya trust voteMarch 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - The Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) government narrowly won the trust vote in the 60-member Meghalaya assembly Tuesday. The MPA got 28 votes, including the speaker's vote, while 27 legislators supported the Congress.
Meghalaya Government's future to be decided on TuesdayMarch 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - Meghalaya Governor Dr. R. S. Mossahari has asked the State Assembly to record the vote of confidence in the government on Tuesday to ensure transparency.