Assam-meghalaya border row | ministers of both states hold talks

GUWAHATI: Senior ministers from the Northeast states of Assam and Meghalaya, met on Saturday (July 15), to discuss the border disputes between the two states. The meeting was held between

Assam forest and environment Chandra Mohan Patowary and Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dar. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The

ministers held detailed discussions on border disputes along Cachar and East Jaintia Hills districts of Assam and Meghalaya respectively. Both the ministers directed officials of their

respective states to prepare detailed reports on issues plaging this area. It may be mentioned here that second phase of border talks between Assam and Meghalaya are underway to resolve

disputes in six areas of differences. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Assam and

Meghalaya in March last year to resolve the disputes in six of these 12 areas.