Shillong: The High Court of Meghalaya has ordered the National Highways Authority of India and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited to detail planned action against a contractor for the crumbling Jowai-Ratacherra stretch of NH-6. Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice W. Diengdoh noted the road is riddled with craters and potholes. The bench highlighted the potential waste of taxpayer money. The project moved to the NHIDCL on July 21. Court proceedings resume on August 6.
Meanwhile, the Hynniewtrep Youths’ Council is backing the Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum in a bid to outlaw roadside and open-space cooking by visitors. HYC President Roy Kupar Synrem said the state must curb environmental decay. He argued the practice creates litter and harms the state's reputation. “Every tourist has a responsibility to respect the environment and adhere to local norms while visiting the state,” the group stated. They want the government to mandate designated picnic zones with proper waste disposal.
In other news, missing Kerala travel vlogger Mohammed Dilshad turned up at the Pynursla Community Health Centre. Police found his abandoned motorcycle at Dopphrap on the Pynursla-Mawlynnong road. Dilshad crashed at 10:30 am while avoiding an oncoming vehicle. He remains in stable condition after a passerby moved him to the hospital. Elsewhere, the Rotary Club Jowai installed its 2026-27 leadership team on Wednesday at Borbon Hotel. Rtn SK Lato takes over as president. Rtn Dr. Mirnal Borthakur oversaw the transition.
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