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Khasi Council Shuts Down Shillong Peak Ropeway Construction
The KHADC halted the Rs 151-crore Shillong Peak ropeway project on October 27, citing unlicensed work and a lack of local traditional clearances.
Walrik Marak • 27 Oct 2026
KHADC Faces Legal Void Over Party Hopping MDCs
Two MLAs joining the BJP have exposed a lack of anti-defection laws in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, sparking a fierce political debate.
Walrik Marak • 19 Oct 2026
KHNAM demands cancellation of 44 trading licences amid benami claims
KHNAM wants the KHADC to cancel 44 trading licences, claiming non-tribal businesses are using indigenous partners to hide illegal benami operations.
Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026
KHADC Blocks Land Bill Debate Despite Government Confirmation
KHADC Chairman Strong Pillar Kharjana barred debate on a controversial land bill return, ignoring public confirmation from the Deputy Chief Minister.
Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026
KHADC Earmarks 10 Lakh Rupees to Repair Rat-Infested MDC Hostel
Opposition MDCs exposed leaking roofs and rat infestations at the Council hostel, forcing officials to budget 10 lakh rupees for urgent repairs.
Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026
Opposition Pressures KHADC Over Toll Gate Transparency and Administrative Unrest
KHADC Opposition leaders demanded better transparency for toll gate bidding and answers regarding administrative turmoil in Mylliem, Langrin and Sohra.
NEWire Desk • 16 Oct 2026
KHADC Blocks Debate on Returned Land Amendment Bill
KHADC officials refused to debate a returned land bill, citing a lack of formal notice despite government confirmation that it was sent back by the Governor.
Walrik Marak • 15 Oct 2026
Governor Rejects KHADC Land Amendment Bill
The Meghalaya Governor returned a contentious land Bill to the KHADC, stalling efforts to bypass traditional consultation requirements on land deals.
Walrik Marak • 9 Oct 2026
Leadership Crisis Stalls Majai Village Administration
Majai villagers face administrative hurdles as a leadership dispute between the local Dorbar and Hima Sohra remains stalled at the district council level.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
KHADC Demands Rs 70 Crore Owed by Meghalaya Government
KHADC leadership rejects state government conditional aid, demanding the release of Rs 70 crore in unpaid statutory dues to cover operational costs.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Tynsong blasts VPP for undermining Khasi traditional institutions
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong accused the VPP of eroding traditional governance in the KHADC while campaigning for NPP candidate Dr. D.R.L. Nonglait.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
KHADC Mandates Biometric Attendance to Boost Staff Discipline
The KHADC has implemented biometric tracking and pay raises for casual staff to improve administrative efficiency after 18 months of reform.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
BJP Re-enters Khasi Hills District Council with Two Sitting MDCs
The BJP returns to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council after a decade as two sitting MDCs switch parties, weakening the UDP's position.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
KHADC Drafts New Law to Regulate Live-in Relationships and Curb Bigamy
The KHADC is drafting a 2026 bill to register customary marriages and regulate live-in relationships to combat bigamy in the Khasi Hills.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
KHADC Plans Statue to Mark 75 Years of Tribal Governance
The KHADC is planning a life-size statue of JJM Nichols Roy to kick off a year-long celebration marking 75 years of tribal constitutional safeguards.
NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026
KHADC Plans Rule Changes to Limit Tribal Voter Eligibility
The KHADC is reviewing Rule 128 to potentially bar non-tribals from council polls, following a similar move by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.
NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026
Ardent Basaiawmoit Defends KHADC Land Bill Amid Conflict with CM
VPP chief Ardent Basaiawmoit defends a land bill that skips traditional headman consultations, clashing with CM Conrad Sangma's power grab claims.
NEWire Desk • 26 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Calls Out VPP Over Land Bill Hypocrisy
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma challenged the VPP to maintain traditional land roles, claiming their new bill ignores the community input they advocate for.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
Titoswell Chyne Challenges KHADC on Illegal Toll Gates and Sohra Syiem
Opposition leader Titoswell Chyne slams KHADC for illegal toll gate tenders and demands the immediate installation of a full-fledged Sohra Syiem.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
KHADC Faces Legal Dead End in Hima Mylliem Syiem Dispute
The KHADC may head to the Supreme Court after Meghalaya High Court judges recuse themselves from hearing the ongoing Hima Mylliem Syiem leadership dispute.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
