#infrastructure
Landslides Sever Longleng Highway as Repairs Drag On
Heavy rain has buried a one-kilometer stretch of National Highway 702 in debris, isolating Longleng district as officials work to restore basic access.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Tripura Minister Says Agriculture Is The State's Economic Backbone
Tripura minister Ratan Lal Nath says development hinges on farmers, citing major infrastructure investments to boost local market access and production.
Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026
Zunheboto BSNL Office Crumbles Under Staff Shortage
Zunheboto BSNL struggles with a crumbling office building, severe staffing shortages, and frequent network outages due to a lack of local technicians.
Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026
Mudslides Sever Key Road Link in Wokha District
Heavy rain triggered multiple mudslides on the Wokha-Merapani road, trapping vehicles and forcing cleanup efforts in Wokha district.
Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026
Sangma Grants Land Titles to Tura Families
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma handed land documents to Tura families, ending years of legal uncertainty for hundreds of households in the region.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Sikkim MP Presses PM Modi for Tribal Status and Infrastructure Upgrades
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met PM Modi to demand tribal status for 12 communities, new education hubs, and better road and air connectivity for the state.
Aiden Bhutia • 30 Jul 2026
Silchar Flyover Project Advances With Initial Soil Testing
Work begins on the Capital Point to Rangirkhari flyover in Silchar as officials start critical soil testing and site investigations.
Timungpi Terang • 30 Jul 2026
Manipur Scraps Loktak Hydroelectric Project Amid Local Opposition
Manipur officials cancelled the 66 MW Loktak Downstream project and dissolved its holding company following years of intense local environmental pushback.
Ranjana Devi • 30 Jul 2026
Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Chessore Volunteers Repair Monsoon-Damaged Roads
Volunteers and Lighthouse NECTAR contractors teamed up on July 28 to repair storm-damaged roads in Chessore, ensuring vital transport links stay open.
Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026
Rotary Club Installs Solar Street Light at Dimapur Junction
The Rotary Club of Dimapur installed a high mast solar light at Murgi Patti Junction to boost safety and cut power reliance in the commercial area.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
JKM Urges Government to Relocate Lirmen School After Landslides
The Japukong Students’ Conference demands a new building for Lirmen’s damaged school after landslides rendered the current site unsafe for students.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
High Court Delays Shillong-Dawki Road Hearing Amid Ongoing Safety Work
Meghalaya High Court pushed the Shillong-Dawki road hearing to August 11 while safety assessments and subway construction continue to fix landslide damage.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Deputy CM Rejects Blame for Assam Flooding
Prestone Tynsong denies Meghalaya is responsible for Assam's flooding, calling for better drainage and shared accountability instead of finger-pointing.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Activates New 132 kV Transmission Line
Arunachal Pradesh commissioned a new 41-km power line to boost reliability in Changlang, marking progress on a broader 2027 infrastructure project.
Rinchen K • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya and Assam Partner on Road Expansion to Ease Congestion
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong plans a new high-speed corridor to connect with Assam’s six-lane ring road to improve regional traffic and drainage.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Land acquisition hurdles stall Tripura airport revival
Land issues block the revival of Tripura's Kailashahar airport. Officials say the project needs up to 500 crore rupees to expand the runway for ATR planes.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Niuland Officials Order Mandatory Donations for School Repairs
Niuland officials mandate department head contributions to fix a school ceiling as local boards approve new road projects and development schemes.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
Bodoland Territorial Council Unveils Rs 1,588 Crore Annual Budget
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary presented a Rs 1,588 crore budget for 2026-27, prioritizing education, welfare, and regional infrastructure projects.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
Kohima Officials Review Census Progress and Urban Management
Census officials review data collection in Kohima, while the DPDB addresses waste management, road encroachment, and district development projects.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
