Shillong, Spetember 13′ 2025: The Meghalaya Editors and Publishers Association (MEPA) expresses its profound grief at the passing of Dr. D. D. Lapang, one of the most distinguished political leaders of the State and the Founding President of the Association.
Before assuming the role of MEPA’s first President, Dr. Lapang made a lasting contribution to the media fraternity as the Founding Publisher of U Peitngor, a Khasi newspaper that reflected his commitment to nurturing a vibrant press in the State. His vision for strengthening journalism also extended to providing the Shillong Press Club with a dedicated premises in 1992, during his tenure as Chief Minister, enabling journalists to have a regular space for interaction and professional growth.
In an emergent meeting held to mourn his passing, MEPA members paid rich tribute to Dr. Lapang, recalling his invaluable role as a mentor and guide to the media fraternity. His statesmanship, humility, and vision for human development left a lasting impact on society, earning him the unique distinction of serving as Chief Minister of Meghalaya on four occasions across different tenures.
While conveying heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, MEPA acknowledged with deep gratitude Dr. Lapang’s enduring support and contributions to both the media and the wider community.
In a message of condolence, MEPA President R. Monarch Shabong, on behalf of all members, expressed profound sorrow at the demise of Dr. Lapang and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
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Ka synjuk Ki Nongpathai Khubor, Meghalaya Editors and Publishers Association ka bynñiaw ba khlad noh u Khlieh Rangbah ba ny6ngkong duh u Dr. D. D. Lapang
Ka Meghalaya Editors & Publishers Association (MEPA) ka pynpaw ka jingsngewsih ka ba khraw na ka bynta ba la khlad noh u Dr. D. D. Lapang, uwei na riewsaiñ pyrthei u ba khraw tam ha jylla u ba dei ruh u Khlieh Rangbah ba nyngkong duh jong ka MEPA.
Shwa ban shim bynta kum u khlieh rangbah ka MEPA, u Dr. Lapang u la noh synñiang shikatdei eh na ka bynta ka kam pathai khubor ha ba u la shimti ban seng ia ka kotkhubor U Peitngor ka ba la shakri ia ka imlang sahlang bad kyntiew ia ki rangbah bad sanmla ha ka kam thoh khubor ba dang iai bteng haduh mynta mynne. Ka phangma ban kyntiew shaphrang ia ka kam thoh bad pathai khubor ka la nang bteng shuh shuh ha ba u la aiti kawei ka shlem treikam ki nongthoh khubor, ka iing ba pura ia ka Shillong Press Club, khnang ba ki nongthoh khubor kin ioh la ka jaka ba paka na ka bynta ban kyntiew ia ka pathai khubor bad ban byrngia para nongthoh khubor.
Ha ka jingiakynduh kyrkieh ki paradkhot ka MEPA ki la sien syntiew bad ñiew burom ia u Dr D D Lapang, da ka ba kynmaw tympang ia byllai ki kam kum u nongaibuit bad ai mynsiem ia ki nongthoh khubor. Ka mynsiem shitrhem bad sngewrit iohi jngai ha ka liang ban tei ia ka imlang sahlang, ha ka ba u la synshar ia ka jylla la sawsien kynthih kum u Myntri Rangbah ha la ki pali.
Ha ka ba phah ia u kyrwoh sngewlem sha ka longiing longsem, ka MEPA ka pynpaw ka jingsngewnguh ia u synñiang jong u Dr D D Lapang sha ka kam thoh khubor bad sha ka imlang sahlang baroh kawei. Ha ka kyrteng jong baroh ki dkhot ka MEPA u khlieh rangbah, Bah R Monarch Shabong u la bynñiaw ia ka jingkhlad jong u Dr D D Lapang bad pynleit ha ka jingduwai ba ka mynsiem kan leit suk sha dwar U Blei, da ka ba ïai pyrto ia une u rangbah.
