Meghalaya
Meghalaya Expands Homestay Network to Boost Rural Tourism
Meghalaya is scaling up its homestay scheme to handle surging tourist demand, aiming to create 15,000 jobs and reach 2.1 million annual visitors by 2028.
NEWire Desk • 29 May 2026
Meghalaya Rajya Sabha Election Scheduled for June 18
Meghalaya will hold its Rajya Sabha election on June 18. Officials have outlined the nomination process, voting rules, and candidate requirements.
Walrik Marak • 29 May 2026
Union Minister Raksha Khadse Reviews Sports Infrastructure in Shillong
Union Minister Raksha Khadse visited the SAI NEHU centre in Shillong to evaluate sports facilities and encourage local athletes and coaching staff.
Walrik Marak • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya Launches Rs 76 Crore Road and Bridge Project in East Jaintia Hills
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has launched a major infrastructure project in East Jaintia Hills to boost regional connectivity and economic development.
NEWire Desk • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya CM launches road and bridge projects worth Rs 488 crore
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has launched major infrastructure projects in Jaintia Hills to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.
Walrik Marak • 28 May 2026
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya to Oversee Meghalaya National Games Preparations
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is set for a three-day Meghalaya visit to review 2026 National Games readiness and inaugurate major sports facilities.
NEWire Desk • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya Halts Foreign Travel for Officials to Meet Federal Austerity Guidelines
The Meghalaya government has paused all new foreign travel proposals for officials to comply with a recent austerity directive from Prime Minister Modi.
Walrik Marak • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya Launches 412 Crore Road Infrastructure Projects in East Jaintia Hills
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated three major road projects in East Jaintia Hills to boost regional connectivity, tourism, and local economic growth.
NEWire Desk • 28 May 2026
Union Minister Reviews Development Projects in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills
Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma inspected rural infrastructure and welfare scheme progress during his visit to Meghalaya’s Mawkyrwat region.
NEWire Desk • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya Launches Tax Amnesty for Commercial Vehicle Owners
The Meghalaya government has introduced a one-time settlement scheme to clear pending vehicle tax penalties and updated rules for official name boards.
Walrik Marak • 28 May 2026
Government Launches National Demography Study as Meghalaya Hits Border Fencing Milestone
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a high-level committee to study demographic shifts as Meghalaya reports 90 percent completion of border fencing.
NEWire Desk • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Updates Forest Law to Improve Resource Governance
Meghalaya officials have amended a 1991 forest law to boost cooperation between the state government and district councils for better conservation efforts.
NEWire Desk • 28 May 2026
Meghalaya Nears Completion of India-Bangladesh Border Fencing
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says only 45 kilometers of border fencing remain to be completed along the state's stretch of the India-Bangladesh line.
Walrik Marak • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya CM Sees Relief in Tribal Exemptions Within UCC Frameworks
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma feels reassured that tribal laws are excluded from UCC implementations in Uttarakhand and Assam, though he remains cautious.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Government Sets New Standards for Official Vehicle Name Boards
Meghalaya has introduced strict new rules for official vehicle name boards to reduce VIP culture and standardize display formats across government ranks.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Halts Official Foreign Travel Following PM Modi's Austerity Appeal
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has suspended all new foreign travel for government officials to align with the Prime Minister's austerity directive.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Launches Tax Relief Scheme for Commercial Vehicle Owners
Meghalaya has introduced a one-time settlement scheme to slash heavy tax penalties for commercial vehicle owners until August 2026.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves New Rules for Government Vehicle Name Boards
Meghalaya has introduced new regulations for government vehicle name boards to standardize official transport and reduce prevailing VIP culture.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Amendment to Bolster Forest Governance
Meghalaya has updated its Forest Authority Act to improve coordination between state officials and district councils for better forest conservation.
Walrik Marak • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Halts Foreign Travel for Officials Following PM's Austerity Call
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has frozen all new foreign travel for state officials to align with the Prime Minister's recent austerity drive.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
