Assam, Meghalaya Begin Border Pillar Construction in Hahim to Resolve 50-Year Dispute

Assam, Meghalaya begin border pillar construction in Hahim to resolve 50-year dispute

Guwahati: Assam and Meghalaya officials have started installing boundary pillars in the Hahim region of Assam’s Kamrup district, aiming to resolve a border dispute that has lingered since Meghalaya separated from Assam in 1972. This effort follows a major milestone reached in March 2022, when both states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New […] The post Assam, Meghalaya begin border pillar construction in Hahim to resolve 50-year di…

CM takes up border issue with Assam counterpart - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong,July  2: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has taken up border unrest with his Assam counterpart in the context of alleged encroachment of Assam in Lapangap area of West Jaintia Hills. “A telephonic discussion was there between the two on the issue,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters on Wednesday. Tynsong said that the inter-state border is generally peaceful, with specific efforts being made to improve the situation in L…

Meghalaya Govt in talks with Assam to resolve Lapangap tensions

Shillong, July 2:  Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Regional Committee for West Jaintia Hills Sniawbhalang Dhar on Wednesday said the government is actively engaging in speaking with its Assam counterpart to resolve the issue arising out of the recent incident at Lapangap village. “(Due to this) that is why the situation is normal as of now. We are still having a discussion at the level of both chief ministers to resolve this matter,” D…

Assam-Meghalaya Border Pillars Erected In Hahim: Symbol Of Peace After Decades-Long Dispute

Shillong — In a major step toward resolving the long-standing boundary dispute between Assam and Meghalaya, border pillars are now being erected in the Hahim area of Assam’s Kamrup district. This development follows a joint dialogue between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma held on June 2. Historic Dispute Sees Progress The construction is taking place along the Gijang and Tirchang rivers, cov…